PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Simeone (ranked 957 p4p, 129 weight class) and Pierre Joseph Proudhon (ranked 800 p4p, 108 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Simeone
vs
Joseph Proudhon

188 cm
30
190 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

188 cm
27
193 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilberto Simeone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Simeone misses.
Proudhon misses with a wild body shot.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudhon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Proudhon checks a low kick from Simeone.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
A little feinted left hand from Simeone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simeone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Proudhon tries to move into range but Simeone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Simeone ducks under a wild hook from Proudhon.
Simeone connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
A slapping leg kick lands for Simeone.
Simeone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Proudhons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simeone blocks a jab.
Proudhon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simeone.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Proudhon misses its intended target.
Simeone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudhon counters with a straight right hand.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Simeone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Proudhon.
Simeone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simeone slips under a jab from Proudhon.
Simeone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Proudhon slips a straight right by Simeone.
Simeone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Proudhon throws out a counter right but Simeone avoids it with no problem.
Simeone throws a hook to the side of Proudhon's head but Proudhon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bedlam in the buildup to the fight.
Simeone slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon misses with a lunging right hand
and Simeone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simeone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Proudhon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simeone's head.

It looks like Gilberto Simeone has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proudhon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simeone.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A big right from Proudhon misses.
Simeone is looking to counter with head kicks.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Proudhon lands a head shot.
Proudhon misses with a body punch
and Simeone counters with a low kick, right behind Proudhon 's knee.
Proudhon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simeone just misses with a punch to the body.
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
Simeone is looking to counter punch.
Proudhon looks to land a combination but Simeone avoids it well.
Proudhon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simeone moves away.
Simeone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Proudhon momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simeone, right into the meat.
Simeone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Proudhon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proudhon misses with a straight right.
Simeone throws a quick counter head kick but Proudhon was just out of range.
Simeone moves out of range as Proudhon strikes.
Proudhon lands a slapping body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Simeone.
Simeone scores with the left hand. Proudhon knows he should have avoided that one.
Proudhon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simeone counters with a leg kick.
Simeone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Proudhon counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - Simeone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Proudhon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Proudhon missing with a left hand there. Simeone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proudhon throws an overhand right that lands on Simeone's shoulder, as Simeone tries to avoid the shot.
Simeone lands with a straight right. Proudhon didn't see that one coming.
Proudhon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simeone was well out of range. Poor timing from Proudhon.
Good shot there by Proudhon.
Simeone loads up on a big right hand but Proudhon slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simeone throws the kick towards the body but Proudhon avoids it.
Simeone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Proudhon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Simeone back to the cage. Proudhon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon throws a lazy right hand but Simeone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simeone slips a jab from Proudhon.
Simeone throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Proudhon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simeone looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudhon is just out of range.
Proudhon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Proudhon lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Simeone throws a body punch but Proudhon moves out of range.
Simeone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Simeone throws a big shot that misses.
Simeone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Proudhon on the side of the head.
Proudhon looks to clinch
and Simeone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Simeone throwing a counter right hand but Proudhon manages to avoid it.
Proudhon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudhon. Simeone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simeone scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Pierre Joseph Proudhon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilberto Simeone's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Proudhon digs a good body shot into Simeone's ribs.
Proudhon throws a hook to the side of Simeone's head but Simeone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudhon moves away.
Proudhon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Simeone can pounce on him.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with an uppercut.
Proudhon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Proudhon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Simeone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Proudhon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Proudhon!
A swing and a miss from Proudhon.
Simeone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Proudhon.
Simeone misses with a left hand
and Proudhon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simeone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Proudhon walks into a left hand.
Simeone connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon swings for the body but Simeone moves out of range.
Simeone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Simeone tries to keep at a distance but Proudhon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Proudhon throws a head punch that misses.
Simeone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Proudhon swings wildly with an uppercut but Simeone uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proudhon.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
Simeone lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proudhon backwards.
Simeone blocking some punches.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone misses with a punch on the inside.
Simeone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proudhons head.
Simeone blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Proudhon as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Proudhon on the inside.
Proudhon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon tries to throw a body punch but Simeone avoids it by throwing Proudhon back against the cage.
A short left from Simeone.
Simeone lands with a light punch inside.
Simeone blocks an uppercut.
Proudhon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Proudhon blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Simeone fails to land.
Simeone misses with some punches.
Proudhon lands a right hand.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone lands a right hand.
Proudhon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Proudhon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone blocking some punches.
Simeone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Proudhon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Simeone seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Proudhon can turn it around.
Proudhon lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Simeone fails to land.
Proudhon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudhon can't find room to land a body shot as Simeone controls the action.
Simeone misses with some punches.
Proudhon takes a shot to the head.
Proudhon struggles to land a body shot inside as Simeone controls his hands.
Proudhon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Proudhon avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Proudhon misses with some punches.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Simeone blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Proudhon scores with a shot to the side of Simeone's head.

Gilberto Simeone's cut is getting worse.
Simeone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proudhon lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hand to the body from Proudhon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proudhon pushes Simeone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Proudhon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Simeone.
Simeone scores with a hook to the body.
Proudhon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simeone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Simeone.
Proudhon lands a hook that snaps the head of Simeone backwards.
Proudhon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Simeone's elbow.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Simeone misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Proudhon.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
Simeone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proudhon.
Proudhon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Proudhon scores with a shoulder strike.
Proudhon misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pierre Joseph Proudhon 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.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Donk. Simeone catches Proudhon right on the button with a cross.
Simeone swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudhon.
Proudhon cracks Simeone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simeone misses with a straight left.
Proudhon misses with a body shot.
Simeone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Proudhon throws a shot from downtown. Simeone moves away and avoids it.
Proudhon throws a body shot but no joy.
Proudhon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeone jabs at Proudhon's body.
Proudhon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simeone throws a nice outside leg kick.
A left and a right from Proudhon both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simeone throws a jab when Proudhon was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proudhon looks to throw the jab but Simeone is out of range.
Proudhon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simeone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Proudhon's head backwards.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the jaw.

Gilberto Simeone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Simeone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Proudhon.
Simeone lands a slapping body shot.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Proudhon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon throws out a counter right but Simeone avoids it with no problem.
Simeone cracks Proudhon with an open hand slap.
Proudhon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simeone.
Simeone slips a straight right by Proudhon.
Simeone connects with a solid leg kick.
Simeone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Proudhon on the side of the head.
Proudhon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gilberto Simeone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudhon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simeone scores with a nice body kick.
Proudhon throws the left hand but Simeone avoids the punch easily.
Proudhon blocks a leg kick.
Simeone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Proudhon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeone manages to avoid it.
Simeone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Proudhon.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Proudhon! But no joy.
Proudhon scores with a body shot.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Proudhon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simeone takes one to the side of the head.
Simeone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudhon scores with a decent looking hook.
Proudhon throws a right hand that Simeone ducks under and follows up with a left that Simeone also avoids with ease.
Simeone throws a solid leg kick but Proudhon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simeone.
The fighters circling - Proudhon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simeone. Proudhon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudhon throws a nice looking combination but Simeone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proudhon was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Simeone throws a hook but Proudhon blocks it.
Proudhon throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Simeone to counter with a crisp jab.
Proudhon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeone throws a leg kick but Proudhon moved away.
Proudhon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Simeone backs up against the cage.
Simeone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proudhon moves away.
Simeone throws an off balance right hand
and Simeone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Proudhon cracks Simeone with a right hand to the side of the head.
Proudhon just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Simeone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simeone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Proudhon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Proudhon swinging wildly here.
Pierre Joseph Proudhon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simeone throws a poor cross that misses
and Proudhon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Simeone thinking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Simeone. Proudhon shrugs it off though.
Proudhon loads up on a big right hand but Simeone slips the punch.
Simeone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Proudhon throws out the jab.
Proudhon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simeone swats away the attempt to clinch by Proudhon.
Proudhon throws a series of punches but Simeone avoids them all with ease.
Proudhon scores with a jab to the body.
Simeone defending well as Proudhon loads up on a big left hand.
Simeone slips a jab and a cross from Proudhon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Proudhon with a hook.
Proudhon throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeone.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pierre Joseph Proudhon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Proudhon 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Joseph Proudhon!
A victorious Pierre Joseph Proudhon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.