PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Dover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilberto Simeone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Dover
vs
Simeone

180 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Aspire Clothing
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Dover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilberto Simeone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simeone slips under a jab from Dover.
Dover misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone looks to land a right hand but Dover moved out of range.
Dover swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Dover definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover misses with a body shot.
Dover jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Simeone takes the fight into the clinch.
Simeone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover misses with a punch on the inside.
Dover working aggressively here.
Simeone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dover.
Dover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Simeone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dover.

It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
Dover throws a head punch that misses.
Dover lands a right hand.
Dover misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Simeone.
Simeone lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Dover working aggressively here.
Dover misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dover on the inside.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
Simeone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simeone lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dover.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dovers head.
Dover misses with a hook from the clinch.

Simeone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
Dover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dover lands the left hand.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.
Simeone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dover waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeone.
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover moves away from the strike by Simeone.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Dover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone misses with a body shot.
Simeone digs a good hook to Dover's body.
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Dover steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simeone.

Simeone moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Dover blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simeone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dover backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Simeone.
Dover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dover tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Simeone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dover backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Simeone.
Dover swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone lands a left hand.
Dover blocking some punches.
Dover lands a shoulder strike.
Simeone scores with a shoulder strike.
Simeone swings wildly with an uppercut but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone is leaning against Dover and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Simeone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dover tries to work over Simeone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dover fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simeone.
Simeone digs a right hand underneath Dover's ribcage. Dover let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dover blocking some punches.

Simeone breaks the clinch.
Simeone connects with a body shot that sends Dover's belly button to the back.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Simeone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Simeone lands with a right hand.
Dover slips a jab from Simeone.
Simeone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dover has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Simeone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeone throws a series of punches but Dover avoids them all with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone connects with a right hand. Dover shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
That's time! Dover's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simeone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dover scrambles back to his feet.
Dover wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Simeone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simeone scores with a decent looking hook.
Dover lands with an overhand left.
Simeone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dover.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeone.
Simeone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dover.
Simeone misses with a hook.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone throws a jab but it's blocked by Dover.
Dover fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice body punch from Dover.
Simeone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Dover.
Simeone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dover's head.
Dover is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone throws a hook but Dover avoids it easily.
Dover misses with a body shot
and Simeone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simeone misses with a wild body shot.
Simeone throws a shot to the body.
Simeone throws a series of strikes that have Dover backpedaling.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simeone takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Simeone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dover looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Simeone lands with a shot to the body.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simeone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dover.
Simeone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeone avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dover swings widly with a right hand
letting Simeone counter with a right hand.
Jab from Simeone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Dover misses.
Dover throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dover throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simeone counters with a nice uppercut.
Dover cracks Simeone with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a body punch
and Dover counters with a left to the body.
Dover throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dover is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simeone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Dover moves out of range of the strikes.
Dover wants to clinch.
Simeone on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simeone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dover on the side of the head.
A big right from Dover misses.
Dover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dover misses with a shot to the body
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Simeone slips a jab from Dover.
Dover throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
Dover takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simeone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dover at a distance.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
Dover takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simeone throws a hook to the side of Dover's head but Dover sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dover swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Simeone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover lands a nice hook to Simeone's body. Simeone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Simeone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dover slips a straight right by Simeone.
It looked like Dover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dover has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dover there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dover walks into a stiff left hand from Simeone.
Simeone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Simeone lands with a nice body punch.
Simeone lands with a cross.
Simeone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Dover avoids it with no problem.
Simeone throws a shot to the body.
Simeone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Simeone lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Dover fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone misses the jab.
Dover takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Simeone misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gilberto Simeone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
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!

Dover uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Dover is just out of range.
Simeone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Dover.
Simeone tries a low kick but Dover avoids it.
Dover swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dover catches Simeone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Simeone missing with a left hand there. Dover was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Simeone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simeone throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Dover avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simeone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone cracks a nice hook into Dover's ribs.
Dover throws a body punch but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dover throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeone sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simeone throws a nice looking combination but Dover bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeone throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Simeone misses the target.
Dover was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover connects with a body shot.
Simeone jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dover looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simeone connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dover's hands.
Dover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dover takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Simeone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover misses the shot to the body.
Simeone misses with a body shot.
A big right from Simeone misses.
Simeone misses with a wild combination.
As Simeone looks to move away, Dover throws a big counter combo but Simeone just gets out of the way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone looks to land a left hand but Dover moved out of range nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone misses with a looping right.
Dover fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeone on the side of the head.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simeone misses the shot to the body.
Dover throws a hook but Simeone blocks it.
Simeone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dover misses with a looping left.
Dover bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dover looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simeone slips under a jab.
Simeone wants to counter the offense by Dover and move into the clinch position.
Simeone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dover swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone throws out a counter right but Dover avoids it with no problem.
Simeone scores with a jab to the body.
Dover ducks under a wild hook from Simeone.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Simeone moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dover looks to score with a jab to the body but Simeone is just out of range.
Dover uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.
Dover moves out of range as Simeone strikes.
Simeone lands a nice hook to Dover's body. Dover takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dover moves to clinch but Simeone breaks away
and Simeone counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dover misses its intended target.
Simeone with a hook.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Simeone.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Dover scores with a nice right hand.
Dover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simeone.
Dover was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Dover misses the target.
Simeone connects with a jab.
Simeone jabs at Dover's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone throws out a loose jab but Dover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeone looks to throw the jab but Dover is out of range.
Simeone throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Simeone scores with a nice right hand.
Simeone misses with a straight right.
Simeone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dover blocks a jab.
Jab from Simeone.
Dover tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simeone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Simeone.
Dover is looking to counter punch.
Simeone scores with a nice right hand.
Simeone lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A slow jab from Simeone misses its intended target.
Simeone cracks Dover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dover throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dover throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeone jabs Dover to the body, keeping him at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gilberto Simeone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Simeone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gilberto Simeone!
Gilberto Simeone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.