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Event:
Bellicose 130 - Prospects 11
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1# Nunes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nunes connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Hercules Simbolon has been cut. Simbolon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nunes. Some wild striking there from Nunes.
Simbolon scores with a nice strike.#CUT2#It looks like Rumble Nunes has been cut. Simbolon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Simbolon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Simbolon throws a monster overhand right that drops Nunes! Simbolon follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Simbolon! Hercules Simbolon thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Bellicose 110 - Prospects 7
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1# A big right from Simbolon misses. Simbolon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forklift. Simbolon looks like he wants to counter punch here. Simbolon moves forwards but Forklift connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Hercules Simbolon has been cut. Simbolon tries a head kick but it misses.
Forklift tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simbolon was well out of range. Poor timing from Forklift. Simbolon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forklift. Forklift circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT2#It looks like Lord Forklift has been cut. Forklift with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simbolon to score with a decent uppercut. A punch combination from Forklift misses. Nice shot lands for Simbolon. A swing and a miss from Forklift. A combination from Forklift does no damage. Forklift misses with a hook
and Simbolon counters with a straight right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Simbolon slips under a jab from Forklift. A telegraphed right hand from Simbolon misses the target. Simbolon misses with a hook. Forklift was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Forklift misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simbolon.
#T1# Forklift avoids the head kick by Simbolon.
The fighters circling - Forklift throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A bone on bone clash there as Forklift blocks the leg kick.
Simbolon throws a hook but Forklift avoids it easily. Forklift was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Forklift lands with a straight right. Simbolon didn't see that one coming. Simbolon walks into a left hand. Simbolon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forklift. Forklift misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simbolon tries to bum rush Forklift with a series of wild strikes but Forklift uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Simbolon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forklift throwing a counter right hand but Simbolon manages to avoid it. Simbolon's coach down at K.O-M.M.A was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Simbolon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Simbolon staying out of range there. Forklift takes one to the side of the head.
Forklift scores with a nice strike. Simbolon scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#Lord Forklift's cut is getting worse. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Forklift throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Forklift misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Simbolon forces Forklift back against the cage and clinches. Forklift tries to throw a body punch but Simbolon avoids it by throwing Forklift back against the cage. #BC2# Simbolon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Simbolon misses with a straight right. Simbolon staying out of range there. And Simbolon tries to counter it with a takedown but Forklift pushes his down on his head and steps out. Simbolon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Forklift takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2# Simbolon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Forklift sprawling to the canvas! Forklift rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Simbolon finish him?!
#ROC2#Forklift is rocked!#CUT2#Lord Forklift's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Simbolon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forklift had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Simbolon darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Forklift's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Simbolon before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hercules Simbolon! An out of breath Hercules Simbolon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. Lord Forklift spoke after the fight, saying 'Wait until I get my forklift! I'll run you down!'. |
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Event:
Bellicose 91 - Prospects 1
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1# Simbolon misses with a hook. Johnston ducked under it nicely. Simbolon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Simbolon moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Simbolon manages to break the clinch.
Johnston throws a big shot that misses. Simbolon throws a series of punches but Johnston avoids them all with ease. Johnston moves out of range of the strikes. Johnston looks to throw the jab but Simbolon is out of range. #CL# Simbolon takes the fight into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnston . The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. A short uppercut from Simbolon. #TD# Simbolon jumps into guard, dragging Johnston to the mat.
Johnston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Johnston wants to control from the top but Simbolon keeps moving. #T1# Simbolon wants to stand up but Johnston is controlling him. Johnston working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Simbolon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Simbolon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnston manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Simbolon preventing the sweep. Johnston bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simbolon's guard. #REVB# Simbolon is looking to stand up but Johnston isn't so interested in that idea. Simbolon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Johnston has passed into side control.
#T2# Johnston working away. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Johnston trying to control the position but Simbolon is working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Simbolon can't do much from the bottom here. Simbolon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Simbolon tries to get out of the position. Simbolon tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnston presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Johnston can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Simbolon is looking to escape. Simbolon tries to lock up and control but Johnston gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Simbolon is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnston has a good base and remains in mount.#T3# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Johnston tries to control but Simbolon wriggling away. Johnston sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Johnston wants to control the pace but Simbolon is squirming around nicely. Simbolon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Johnston is landing with some decent strikes but Simbolon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Johnston takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Simbolon working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# Simbolon regains half guard. Simbolon tries to get to full guard but Johnston has control of the leg. Johnston is keen to just control but Simbolon is a slippery customer. Simbolon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Simbolon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Simbolon tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Johnston seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simbolon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Simbolon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Simbolon is working hard here to advance position. Johnston wants to take a breather but Simbolon is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hercules Simbolon will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Johnston tries for a takedown but Simbolon circles away easily#CL# and Simbolon moves into the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Simbolon as Johnston tries to tie him up. Simbolon scores with a nice hook to the head. Johnston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simbolon's elbow. #BC# Simbolon breaks the clinch.
Simbolon throws a jab when Johnston was well out of range. Johnston steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simbolon. Johnston connects with a body shot that sends Simbolon's belly button to the back. A looping hook to the body misses from Simbolon. Johnston does a little dance to reset his feet. Johnston looks like he wants to counter punch here. Simbolon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston misses with a straight left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Simbolon misses with a looping left.#KD# Simbolon sends Johnston crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Simbolon is motioning to the referee to let Johnston up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT#It looks like Dai Johnston has been cut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Johnston lands a lovely overhand right. Simbolon is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Johnston like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Johnston from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hercules Simbolon! An out of breath Hercules Simbolon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Outlaw 19 - Brocius vs Orion
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1# McCarthy misses with a double jab
and Simbolon counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2# Simbolon has McCarthy up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# McCarthy pulls guard. #SUB# McCarthy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simbolon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simbolon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McCarthy pulls Simbolon in close to prevent any damage. McCarthy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McCarthy has momentary wrist control but Simbolon slips an elbow through the middle. Simbolon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Simbolon tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard. #SUB# McCarthy has his foot on Simbolon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simbolon works his way back into a safe position though.#T1# Simbolon is looking to advance position but McCarthy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR# McCarthy wants to control the pace but Simbolon is squirming around nicely. #SUB# McCarthy moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simbolon has worked his arm free - good work by Simbolon!
Simbolon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCarthy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# McCarthy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Simbolon struggling a bit here.#T2# Simbolon tries to bench press McCarthy off him but McCarthy keeps the position. McCarthy lands an elbow. Simbolon is trying to control McCarthy's posture but McCarthy avoids it. McCarthy scores with punches from side control. McCarthy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. McCarthy slows the pace down. McCarthy is looking to take a break and control but Simbolon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Simbolon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCarthy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB# McCarthy has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Simbolon is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. McCarthy yanks on the arm and Simbolon is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by McCarthy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean McCarthy! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2# Simbolon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Simbolon landing with the ground and pound. Tatum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Simbolon sitting in guard, not really doing much. Simbolon works a leg free and moves into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Simbolon in particular looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Tatum tries to get to full guard but Simbolon has control of the leg. #T1# Simbolon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. It looks like Simbolon might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Tatum wants to control but Simbolon passes into side.
Simbolon has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tatum! BOOM! Simbolon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully. Tatum is trying desperately to improve position. Simbolon looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2# The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Simbolon cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Tatum is trying to escape the mount but Simbolon keeps good control and instead manages to take Tatum's back.
#SUB2# Simbolon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tatum! Can he survive? No! He's out! Simbolon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hercules Simbolon! |
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