PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lebowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lookin' Out My Back Door by Creedence. Simeone has chosen Brucia Ancora as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lebowski
vs
Simeone

176 cm
25
172 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

179 cm
23
184 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone misses with the combination.
Simeone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Simeone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Simeone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Simeone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lebowski tries to lock up and control but Simeone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lebowski is working to get back to half guard.
Lebowski just holding on.
Lebowski is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simeone controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Simeone is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski connects with a right hand. Simeone shakes it off.
Lebowski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simeone throws a looping overhand right but Lebowski ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lebowski, as that shot connected.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lebowski misses with a combination

so Simeone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lebowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simeone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lebowski trying to keep a closed guard but Simeone is proving a slippery customer.
Lebowski manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lebowski looking for a guillotine from mount but Simeone is having none of it.
Simeone really wants to buck Lebowski off and get back to his feet.
Lebowski controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski throwing strikes here but Simeone is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Lebowski trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Lebowski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Simeone turns into him and now he's in Lebowski's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Simeone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Lebowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Simeone decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Simeone.
Simeone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Lebowski.
Lebowski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simeone in his tracks.
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Simeone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lebowski defends it nicely.
Jab from Lebowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Simeone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Simeone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jeffrey Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski throws a combination that misses

and Simeone counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lebowski's guard now.

Simeone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lebowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Lebowski, not yet.

Simeone gets to his feet - Lebowski follows without any prompting.
A slow jab from Lebowski misses its intended target.
Lebowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lebowski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Simeone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebowski won't be happy with that.
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!
Lebowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Lebowski looking for submissions off his back.
Simeone tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lebowski.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski wants to control but Simeone is keeping busy.

Simeone decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
A combination from Lebowski does no damage.
Simeone shoots in and drives through. Lebowski sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Simeone stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lebowski to get to his feet.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Lebowski throws a left and a right that both miss

and Simeone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Simeone gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lebowski regains guard.

Lebowski is looking for a triangle but Simeone pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lebowski is looking for a triangle but Simeone pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Simeone is looking to stand up but Lebowski won't let him.

Simeone gets to his feet. Lebowski looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Diego Simeone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lebowski throws a combination. Simeone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Lebowski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Simeone wanted to stand there but Lebowski had control of the position.

Simeone stands up from Lebowski's guard - Simeone perhaps looking for a knockout.
Simeone throws a combination. Lebowski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Lebowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lebowski doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Simeone moves into the clinch.
Lebowski fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Lebowski fails to land.
Simeone has Lebowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lebowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Simeone.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Simeone tightens his grip and picks Lebowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Lebowski manages to land in guard.

Lebowski is working an open guard so Simeone takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lebowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeone scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Simeone 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. And we move into the final round!

Simeone shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lebowski is trying to defend but Simeone finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lebowski gets full guard.
Simeone trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lebowski's guard.
Lebowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Lebowski is trying to control the position but Simeone postures up.

Lebowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simeone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Simeone stands up and waves to Lebowski to follow him.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a glancing blow to the side of Simeone's head.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lebowski.

Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.

Simeone has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lebowski regains guard immediately.

Simeone gets to his feet - Lebowski follows without any prompting.
A big right from Lebowski misses.
Simeone dodges the punch combination from Lebowski.
Lebowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone doesn't manage to clinch there - Lebowski circles away.
Lebowski throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Lebowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Simeone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Simeone would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Simeone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Lebowski.
Jeffrey Lebowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Lebowski.
Nice uppercut lands for Simeone. That snapped Lebowski's head back.
Diego Simeone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Simeone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Simeone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lebowski.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeone slips a straight right by Lebowski.

Simeone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Simeone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simeone moves out of range as Lebowski strikes.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Simeone slips under a jab from Lebowski.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Simeone 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Simeone!