PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Forklift (ranked 2053 p4p, 3837 weight class) and Hercules Simbolon (ranked 279 p4p, 456 weight class). The key to victory for Lord Forklift has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Forklift
vs
Simbolon

191 cm
26
265
6 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
250
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

New Standard

HELLBENT

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lord Forklift!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hercules Simbolon!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forklift misses with a series of wild punches.

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.

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.

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?!

Forklift is rocked!

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!'.