PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Vilas Boas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep has chosen Survival of the Fitttest as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Vilas Boas
vs
Tudeep

194 cm
26
217 lbs
12 - 12 - 1

188 cm
27
215 lbs
10 - 11 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lucas Vilas Boas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vilas Boas 's corner calls for a 1-2. Vilas Boas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vilas Boas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tudeep shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vilas Boas pinned against the ropes. Vilas Boas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vilas Boas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilas Boas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Tudeep rushes Vilas Boas and presses him up against the ropes.
Tudeep is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Tudeep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Tudeep tries to keep at a distance but Vilas Boas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.
Tudeep stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tudeep is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lucas Vilas Boas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Tudeep.
Tudeep lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Tudeep breaks from the clinch.
Vilas Boas works Tudeep's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tudeep fails with a takedown attempt.

Vilas Boas clinches up with Tudeep and pushes him back against the ropes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep tries for a takedown but Vilas Boas manages to get underhooks.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vilas Boas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vilas Boas wants to get back to striking at distance but Tudeep won't allow it.
Vilas Boas has Tudeep pressed against the ropes, preventing Tudeep from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vilas Boas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vilas Boas scores with a hook to the body.
Vilas Boas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudeep blocks it with crossed arms.
Vilas Boas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vilas Boas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Tudeep dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.

Tudeep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Vilas Boas .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilas Boas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tudeep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tudeep has closed the distance and engaged Vilas Boas in a clinch.
Vilas Boas looking to throw knees to the head but Tudeep is blocking nicely.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Tudeep blocks it.
Tudeep goes for a takedown attempt but Vilas Boas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tudeep ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucas Vilas Boas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Tudeep clinches.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee strike.

Tudeep manages to break the clinch.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilas Boas but Vilas Boas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tudeep misses with a body shot.
Tudeep on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Tudeep has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tudeep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tudeep wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Tudeep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Vilas Boas .
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudeep.
A cross from Vilas Boas lands.

Vilas Boas forces Tudeep back against the ropes and clinches.
Tudeep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Vilas Boas breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Tudeep with that takedown attempt.
Tudeep swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Tudeep misses.
Vilas Boas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tudeep tries to keep at a distance but Vilas Boas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas lands a shoulder strike.
Tudeep has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vilas Boas misses with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas looking to throw knees to the head but Tudeep is blocking nicely.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Tudeep blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas is looking to control Tudeep's arms but Tudeep gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vilas Boas has his back to the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vilas Boas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but Tudeep is having none of it.

Vilas Boas moves into range and clinches up with Tudeep.
Vilas Boas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tudeep is trying to break the clinch but Vilas Boas is controlling him.

Tudeep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up but Tudeep circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Vilas Boas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tudeep doesn't seem phased though.
Vilas Boas scores with a hook.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vilas Boas but Vilas Boas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vilas Boas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tudeep paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Vilas Boas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vilas Boas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vilas Boas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vilas Boas 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.
Tudeep tries a low kick but Vilas Boas avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Vilas Boas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Vilas Boas lands a glancing blow to the side of Tudeep's head.
Vilas Boas lands a really nice looking cross but Tudeep seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tudeep.
Vilas Boas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vilas Boas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Tudeep closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Tudeep breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Vilas Boas finds it's way through Tudeep's defenses.
Tudeep has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vilas Boas finds it's way round the side to connect with Tudeep's head.
Vilas Boas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tudeep swinging wildly here.
Vilas Boas looks to land a combination. Tudeep sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tudeep takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tudeep looks for a takedown but Vilas Boas sprawls well.
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!
Vilas Boas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilas Boas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas lands a right hook to the body.
Vilas Boas lands a jab to the head.
Tudeep circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vilas Boas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vilas Boas lands a jab to the nose.

Vilas Boas moves into the clinch.
Vilas Boas lands a knee to the head.

Tudeep pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudeep tries to score with a low kick but Vilas Boas moves his leg out of the way.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vilas Boas moves in looking to clinch but Tudeep pushes him off.
Vilas Boas swings for the body but Tudeep moves out of range.
Tudeep fails to land the takedown.
Lucas Vilas Boas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Tudeep.
Vilas Boas jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Vilas Boas does it's job there.
Vilas Boas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab from Vilas Boas .
Tudeep is trying desperately to land a takedown but Vilas Boas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tudeep.
Good shot there by Vilas Boas .
Lucas Vilas Boas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas missing with a left hand there. Tudeep was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tudeep throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Vilas Boas closes the distance and clinches.
Vilas Boas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vilas Boas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tudeep stalling in the clinch but Vilas Boas improves position.

Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tudeep walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vilas Boas cracks Tudeep with an open hand slap.
Dixon Tudeep is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vilas Boas defending well as Tudeep loads up on a big left hand.

Vilas Boas clinches with his opponent.
Vilas Boas scores with a knee to the head.
Vilas Boas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vilas Boas is pressed up against the ropes. Tudeep has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vilas Boas down to the mat. Vilas Boas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tudeep ducks right into an uppercut from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas lands a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vilas Boas is looking to clinch but Tudeep is avoiding it.
Vilas Boas lands a nice shot to the body.
Vilas Boas connects with a right hand. Tudeep shakes it off.
Lucas Vilas Boas is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up.
Tudeep throws a sloppy head kick and Vilas Boas moves out of range easily.
Vilas Boas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vilas Boas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tudeep has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

Vilas Boas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tudeep has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vilas Boas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tudeep blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vilas Boas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tudeep's face.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vilas Boas .
Vilas Boas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tudeep tries to break free but Vilas Boas pushes him back against the ropes.

Vilas Boas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vilas Boas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Tudeep changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vilas Boas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Tudeep thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vilas Boas regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tudeep's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Vilas Boas is trying to stand back up but Tudeep is controlling him
Vilas Boas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tudeep on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Vilas Boas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A leg kick checked by Vilas Boas .
Tudeep drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
No luck for Tudeep with that takedown attempt.
Tudeep fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vilas Boas is out of range.
Vilas Boas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tudeep doesn't seem bothered though.
Vilas Boas cracks Tudeep with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vilas Boas with a hook.
Vilas Boas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tudeep throws a push kick but Vilas Boas slaps the foot to one side.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch but Tudeep is having none of it.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilas Boas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tudeep escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vilas Boas swinging wildly here.
Tudeep tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vilas Boas swivels and escapes.
Vilas Boas lands with a hook. Tudeep tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilas Boas with a hook.
Tudeep fails to land with a series of punches.
Vilas Boas lands a nice shot that snaps Tudeep's head back.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vilas Boas as he avoids it easily.
Lucas Vilas Boas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dixon Tudeep.
Tudeep swats away the attempt to clinch by Vilas Boas .
Tudeep needs to keep his hands up - Vilas Boas had a free shot at his head there.
Vilas Boas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tudeep fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tudeep takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tudeep walks into a stiff left hand from Vilas Boas .

Vilas Boas takes the fight into the clinch.
Vilas Boas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tudeep blocks it with crossed arms.
Tudeep is working for takedown but Vilas Boas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Tudeep blocks it.
Vilas Boas tries to stall but Tudeep uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vilas Boas breaks the clinch.
Tudeep shoots in for a takedown but Vilas Boas shows good takedown defense.
Tudeep moves forwards but Vilas Boas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tudeep will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tudeep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilas Boas cracks Tudeep with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vilas Boas stuffs the takedown attempt from Tudeep. Tudeep gets slowly back to his feet.
Vilas Boas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vilas Boas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vilas Boas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tudeep throws a push kick but Vilas Boas slaps the foot to one side.

Vilas Boas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tudeep is trying to push Vilas Boas away but Vilas Boas has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Vilas Boas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tudeep has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but Tudeep blocks it.
Tudeep is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vilas Boas is defending well for now.
Lucas Vilas Boas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vilas Boas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tudeep can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep wants to get back to striking at distance but Vilas Boas won't allow it.
Vilas Boas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tudeep is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Vilas Boas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tudeep throws a head punch that misses.

Tudeep's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tudeep avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vilas Boas works the jab nicely.
Vilas Boas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tudeep swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vilas Boas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tudeep momentarily.
Tudeep tries for a takedown but Vilas Boas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tudeep lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vilas Boas circles away quickly and effectively.

Vilas Boas clinches up with Tudeep and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tudeep drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vilas Boas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tudeep wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vilas Boas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tudeep misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Vilas Boas as he connects with a hook.
Vilas Boas tries to close the distance and clinch but Tudeep swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vilas Boas tries to clinch up but Tudeep circles away and keeps his distance.
Vilas Boas scores with a nice right hand.
Tudeep swats away the attempt to clinch by Vilas Boas .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown by Tudeep or perhaps it was just good defense by Vilas Boas which made him look bad.
Vilas Boas connects with a right hand. Tudeep shakes it off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vilas Boas landing knees to the body.
Dixon Tudeep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilas Boas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Vilas Boas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vilas Boas , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Vilas Boas !