PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Simeonov (ranked 5912 p4p, 4213 weight class) and Andy O Driscoll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simeonov comes into the arena with Alex P - Puta Madre blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Simeonov
vs
O Driscoll

170 cm
18
150
1 - 3 - 0

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Simeonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy O Driscoll!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeonov throws a hook but O Driscoll blocks it.
O Driscoll looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simeonov misses with a hook.
O Driscoll unleashes a big counter combination but Simeonov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Simeonov throws a looping overhand right but O Driscoll ducks down to avoid it.
Simeonov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simeonov misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll is looking for the big counter here.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a two punch combo.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeonov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov misses with a body shot.
O Driscoll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a three punch combo that has Simeonov backing up. Simeonov nods at O Driscoll to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeonov.
Simeonov misses with a hook. O Driscoll ducked under it nicely.
O Driscoll uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeonov.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a straight right hand.
Simeonov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Driscoll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Simeonov with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Driscoll connects with a body shot that sends Simeonov's belly button to the back.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Driscoll catches Simeonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from Simeonov misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simeonov misses with a jab to the body
and O Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Driscoll moves out of range as Simeonov strikes.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and O Driscoll moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by O Driscoll.
Simeonov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov wants to break free but O Driscoll has control.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
Simeonov tries to break free but O Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
Simeonov is breathing heavily.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll effectively controlling the action here.
Simeonov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
Simeonov letting O Driscoll take a breather here.
Simeonov wants to get back to striking at distance but O Driscoll won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Simeonov's head.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
O Driscoll stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Simeonov lands a nice uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Driscoll taking a breather.
Simeonov swings wildly with an uppercut but O Driscoll uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeonov tries a body shot but O Driscoll blocks it.
O Driscoll is trying to break the clinch but Simeonov has him pressed against the cage.
O Driscoll prevents a body shot from Simeonov.
O Driscoll slowing the pace effectively.
Simeonov throws a punch but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Driscoll's elbow.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
Simeonov working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov wants to break the clinch but can't.
O Driscoll blocking some punches.
Simeonov has a couple of punches blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
O Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Simeonov won't allow it.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simeonov tries a body shot but O Driscoll blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy O Driscoll dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a one-two to the body.
O Driscoll slips under a jab.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a one-two to the body.
O Driscoll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeonov jabs at O Driscoll's body.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov misses with an uppercut. O Driscoll saw that one coming.
Simeonov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeonov throws a jab but it's blocked by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeonov misses the target.
O Driscoll with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Driscoll ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeonov thinking.
Simeonov misses with a straight right.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Simeonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simeonov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
O Driscoll uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeonov.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Driscoll manages to avoid it.
O Driscoll with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Driscoll scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by O Driscoll there.
Simeonov misses with a body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Andy O Driscoll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Driscoll thuds a left hand into Simeonov's body.
Simeonov just misses with a punch to the body.
Simeonov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A countering left hand to the body from O Driscoll misses.
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeonov thinking.
O Driscoll connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Simeonov misses
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeonov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeonov thows a left - swing and a miss!

O Driscoll has taken the fight to the clinch.
O Driscoll is pushing Simeonov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Simeonov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
O Driscoll stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
O Driscoll stalling in the clinch.
O Driscoll has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll scores with a shot to the side of Simeonov's head.
O Driscoll will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Simeonov up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Simeonov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Driscoll blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Driscoll blocks an uppercut.
O Driscoll wants to break free but Simeonov has control.
Stalling in the clinch from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Andy O Driscoll.
Simeonov lands a jab to O Driscoll's midsection.
Simeonov misses with a hook
and O Driscoll counters with a right hand to the body.
O Driscoll slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
O Driscoll avoids the body shot from Simeonov.
O Driscoll ducks under a wild hook from Simeonov.
O Driscoll throws out a counter right but Simeonov avoids it with no problem.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice uppercut.
Simeonov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andy O Driscoll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Simeonov misses with an uppercut
and O Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a stiff right hand.
Simeonov throws a hook to the side of O Driscoll's head but O Driscoll sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Driscoll, as that shot connected.
Simeonov throws a looping overhand right but O Driscoll ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Driscoll! But no joy.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a series of strikes. Simeonov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Simeonov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. O Driscoll's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Simeonov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Driscoll.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov misses with a wild body shot.
Simeonov throws a sloppy body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simeonov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling O Driscoll to counter with a crisp jab.
O Driscoll has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice body shot.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeonov misses with a left hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Driscoll feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simeonovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simeonov misses with a body shot
and O Driscoll counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
letting O Driscoll counter with a right hand.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeonov misses with a lunging right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a right hand to the body.
O Driscoll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Simeonov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Driscoll.
O Driscoll appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A cross from O Driscoll lands.
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a nice body shot.
O Driscoll scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simeonov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and O Driscoll counters by moving into the clinch.
Simeonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with O Driscoll's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
O Driscoll stalls.
Andy O Driscoll is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Simeonov fails to land.
O Driscoll stalling.
O Driscoll stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Simeonov tries to break free but O Driscoll pushes him back against the cage.
O Driscoll lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Simeonov or not.
A right handed body shot lands from O Driscoll.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Driscoll.
Simeonov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
O Driscoll leaning against his opponent.
Simeonov throws a head punch that misses.

O Driscoll breaks the clinch.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeonov misses the shot to the body.
O Driscoll swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Simeonov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simeonov swings widly with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeonov throws a lazy uppercut
and O Driscoll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeonov throws a poor cross that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
O Driscoll lands the left hand.
O Driscoll lands a nice looking body shot.
O Driscoll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeonov.
Simeonov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and O Driscoll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by O Driscoll.
Simeonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Driscoll sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeonov throws a right hand that misses
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simeonov misses with a right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Simeonov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Simeonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Simeonov throws a sloppy body shot
and O Driscoll counters with a left to the body.
O Driscoll cracks Simeonov with an open hand slap.
Simeonov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vladimir Simeonov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simeonov throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeonov throws a jab when O Driscoll was well out of range.
Simeonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and Simeonov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Driscoll with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simeonov throws an off balance right hand
and O Driscoll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vladimir Simeonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Driscoll works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andy O Driscoll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got O Driscoll winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy O Driscoll!
In defeat, Vladimir Simeonov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Depressing result, but we will come back better than ever!'.