PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dip So (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Tudeski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dip So has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

So
vs
Tudeski

220 cm
23
229 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

190 cm
25
285 lbs
6 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dip So !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Tudeski!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
So cracks Tudeski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Jimmy Tudeski has been cut.
Tudeski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

So drops Tudeski with a right and a left! So comes rushing in but Tudeski regains his composure and manages to keep So in guard.
So postures up in Tudeski's guard and throws a big left but Tudeski blocks it.
So with a flurry of punches that miss.

Tudeski has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes So off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
So looks to land a right hand but Tudeski moved out of range.
So tries to close the distance and clinch but Tudeski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from So .
So looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tudeski is fending him off so far but So persists. Nope, Tudeski circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
So slips a jab and a cross from Tudeski.
Tudeski missing with a left hand there. So was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tudeski stuffs the takedown.
So tries to clinch but Tudeski moves out of range.
Tudeski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from So .
So misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeski circles away from the clinch attempt.
So jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tudeski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
So is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tudeski.
So connects with a crisp jab.
So pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Tudeski forces So back against the cage and clinches.
Tudeski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tudeski prevents So from breaking the clinch.
Tudeski digs a right hand underneath So 's ribcage. So let out a lung full of air as it connected.
So is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Tudeski.

It looks like Dip So has been cut.
Tudeski works on So 's body with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls for Tudeski to work.

Tudeski drops So with a big knee straight up the middle! So is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

So is rocked!
Tudeski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tudeski rushes So and presses him up against the cage.
Tudeski pushes So back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tudeski has So pushed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tudeski lands an elbow that stopped So in his tracks for a moment.
Tudeski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tudeski lands an elbow just above So 's eye.

Dip So 's cut is getting worse.
Tudeski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tudeski just leaning against So , taking a breather.
Tudeski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tudeski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tudeski obliges.
Tudeski lands with a left to the head.
Tudeski lands a nice elbow.
A knee to the head by Tudeski.
Tudeski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tudeski obliges.
Tudeski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A knee to the head by Tudeski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tudeski.
So looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section. So lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A left hand lands to the body for Tudeski.
So wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tudeski has him pressed against the cage.
Tudeski effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Tudeski on the inside.
Tudeski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeski prevents So from breaking the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands with a right to the head.
A knee to the head by Tudeski.
Tudeski displaying some good clinch control by pressing So up against the cage.
Tudeski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Tudeski.
So is trying to force a seperation but Tudeski has the dominant position.
Tudeski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
So being controlled against the cage.
So takes an elbow to the temple.
So really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
So tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tudeski smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dip So . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tudeski staying out of range there.
Tudeski lands with a kick to the temple. So shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Tudeski clinches up against the cage.
Tudeski lands an elbow that stopped So in his tracks for a moment.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
Tudeski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudeski lands a body shot in the clinch.
So takes an elbow to the forehead.
So wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Tudeski.
Tudeski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tudeski prevents So from breaking the clinch.
So fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Tudeski.
Tudeski crunches a lovely knee into So 's ribcage.
Tudeski lands an elbow just above So 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tudeski lands a body shot.
So is trying to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling him.
So tries to break free but Tudeski pushes him back against the cage.
Tudeski scores with a hook to the body.
Tudeski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Tudeski dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

So connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
So throws a shot from downtown. Tudeski moves away and avoids it.
So tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tudeski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
So shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Tudeski counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Tudeski.
Tudeski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
Tudeski lands a good knee to the midsection. So won't want to take too many of those.
Tudeski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tudeski lands with a short shot to the head.
Tudeski lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through So 's defenses.
A short left from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands a right hand.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
So is trying to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling him.
Tudeski connects with a nasty looking knee right to So 's face.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tudeski lands an elbow that stopped So in his tracks for a moment.
Jimmy Tudeski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
So tries to break free but Tudeski pushes him back against the cage.
So jumps guard but Tudeski stands there with So around his waist. So gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tudeski landing knees to the body.
Tudeski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tudeski obliges.
Tudeski slowing the pace effectively.
Tudeski continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Tudeski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
So tries to circle away but Tudeski has him pinned against the cage.
So takes a shot to the head.
Tudeski just leaning against So , taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Tudeski.
So misses with a takedown attempt

and Tudeski moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dip So . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Tudeski.
Tudeski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
So wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tudeski.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Tudeski.
So has had enough of the clinch but Tudeski keeps him there for the moment.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage.
So is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tudeski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
So has had enough of the clinch but Tudeski keeps him there for the moment.
Tudeski keeps control of So as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tudeski lands a left hand.
Tudeski digs a right hand into So 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on So 's gas tank.
Tudeski unloads a knee to the mid-section. So lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
So has had enough of the clinch but Tudeski keeps him there for the moment.
Tudeski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has So in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
So fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tudeski has So pushed against the cage.
So looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
Tudeski lands an elbow that stopped So in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tudeski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
So is trying to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling him.
Tudeski lands a right hand.
So is looking to break free of the clinch but Tudeski has double underhooks.
Tudeski connects with a knee to the head.
Tudeski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Tudeski.
A short body shot lands from Tudeski as the two fighters clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tudeski obliges.
So can't break the clinch.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
Tudeski keeps control of So as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
So wants a takedown but no success here.
Tudeski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
So is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tudeski connects with a nasty looking knee right to So 's face.
So tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tudeski keeps control of So as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tudeski with a knee to the head.
Tudeski scores with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
Tudeski displaying some good clinch control by pressing So up against the cage.
Tudeski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tudeski creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through So 's defenses.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tudeski pushes So back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
So has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
Tudeski stalling in the clinch.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tudeski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tudeski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

So jumps guard and drags Tudeski to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
So wants to sweep here but Tudeski controlling him for the moment.
So wants to stand but Tudeski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Tudeski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! So 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

So looks to land a right hand but Tudeski moved out of range.

Tudeski closes the distance and clinches.
Tudeski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite So 's efforts to push away.
So can't break the clinch.
Tudeski landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tudeski obliges.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tudeski lands a good knee to the midsection. So won't want to take too many of those.
Tudeski lands an elbow that stopped So in his tracks for a moment.
Tudeski manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tudeski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
So wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tudeski lands an elbow just above So 's eye.
Tudeski putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has So in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tudeski working So over with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tudeski scores with a nice short uppercut.
So working aggressively here.
Tudeski lands a knee to the body.
Tudeski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Tudeski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
So has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on So 's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeski lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Tudeski.
So is trying to break free.
So has had enough of the clinch but Tudeski keeps him there for the moment.
Tudeski has So pressed against the cage, preventing So from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tudeski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
So takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tudeski connects with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Tudeski.
So tries to circle away but Tudeski has him pinned against the cage.
Tudeski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for Tudeski to work.
Tudeski landing knees to the body.
So tries to break free but Tudeski pushes him back against the cage.
Tudeski crunches a lovely knee into So 's ribcage.
So takes an elbow to the forehead.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
A short left from Tudeski.
Tudeski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tudeski lands a good knee to the midsection. So won't want to take too many of those.
A frustrated look appears on So 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
So drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tudeski lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tudeski lands a good knee to the midsection. So won't want to take too many of those.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
So wants to get back to striking at distance but Tudeski won't allow it.
Tudeski pushes So back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
So takes an elbow to the forehead.
So tries to circle away but Tudeski has him pinned against the cage.
So wants to get back to striking at distance but Tudeski won't allow it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tudeski.
Tudeski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
So tries to pull guard but Tudeski won't allow it.
Tudeski stalls.
Nice body punch from Tudeski - that landed with a thud.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
Tudeski stalling the fight.
Tudeski crunches a lovely knee into So 's ribcage.
Tudeski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tudeski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeski prevents So from breaking the clinch.
Tudeski slowing the pace effectively.
Tudeski lands a right hand.
Tudeski avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Tudeski.
A looping hook to the body misses from So . Tudeski does a little dance to reset his feet.
So looks to clinch

and Tudeski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tudeski.
Tudeski lands a good knee to the midsection. So won't want to take too many of those.
Tudeski digs a right hand underneath So 's ribcage. So let out a lung full of air as it connected.
So wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
So is trying to break the clinch but Tudeski has him pressed against the cage.
Tudeski digs a right hand underneath So 's ribcage. So let out a lung full of air as it connected.
So is trying to force a seperation but Tudeski has the dominant position.
Nice elbow from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tudeski lands a knee to the head.
Tudeski lands with a right to the head.
Tudeski blocks an uppercut.
So is trying to break the clinch but Tudeski has him pressed against the cage.
Tudeski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tudeski gets through So 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tudeski just leaning against So , taking a breather.
So is looking to break free of the clinch but Tudeski has double underhooks.
Tudeski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tudeski landing knees to the head.
A short uppercut from Tudeski.
Tudeski lands with a left to the head.
Tudeski scores with a knee to the head.
So is looking to break free of the clinch but Tudeski has double underhooks.
So tries to break free but Tudeski pushes him back against the cage.
So looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tudeski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
So jumps guard but Tudeski stands there with So around his waist. So gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dip So . That's going to take a lot out of him.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
Tudeski lands an elbow just above So 's eye.
Tudeski scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tudeski.
So can't break the clinch.
Tudeski connects with a knee to the head.
Tudeski landing knees to the body.
So tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
So tries to break the clinch but Tudeski is controlling the position.
Tudeski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dip So has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Tudeski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tudeski presses So against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
So fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Tudeski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tudeski 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Tudeski!