PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep comes into the arena with The Mission blaring out of the sound system. Kai Ho will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Tudeep
vs
Ho

188 cm
19
208 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

188 cm
23
213 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

EFC Nutrition
EFC Nutrition

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 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Ho!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tudeep misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ho lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tudeep circles away quickly and effectively.
Ho throws a series of strikes that have Tudeep backpedaling.

It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Tudeep clinches with his opponent.
Ho is working for takedown but Tudeep is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tudeep prevents the takedown attempt.

Tudeep is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ho can't fight it off and eventually Tudeep manages to take the fight to the floor. Ho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ho has his foot on Tudeep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudeep works his way back into a safe position though.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Tudeep from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ho has his foot on Tudeep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudeep works his way back into a safe position though.
Ho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tudeep passes Ho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ho wants to control but Tudeep is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Tudeep is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tudeep is thwarting Ho's attempts to control the position.

Ho looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho is looking to escape.
Ho gets back to full guard.

Ho is looking for a triangle but Tudeep pushes his legs off easily.

Tudeep got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tudeep has managed to get both his arms back between Ho's legs - danger averted.
Tudeep has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ho looks gassed!
Tudeep would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tudeep is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Ho working for a triangle but Tudeep defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Tudeep drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ho!
Tudeep manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tudeep is refusing to be controlled, as Ho sits in half guard.
Ho prevents Tudeep from standing back up.

Tudeep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ho pulls his head out easily.

Ho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep tries to kick Ho off but Ho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho working the head and body with strikes.

Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tudeep defends it well.

Ho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tudeep slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Ho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four 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.

Tudeep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ho pushing down on Tudeep's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Ho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Tudeep is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ho pulls his head out easily.

Ho is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Ho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tudeep trying to control but Ho postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tudeep not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Ho drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tudeep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tudeep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tudeep!
Ho struggling a bit here.
Ho is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Tudeep is looking for a kimura here.
Tudeep sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tudeep wants to take a breather but Ho is having none of it.
Ho gets back to full guard.

Ho has his foot on Tudeep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudeep works his way back into a safe position though.
Tudeep trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom.

Ho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tudeep is aware though and is defending well.

Tudeep stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Ho fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tudeep looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Ho shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Ho is working for a kimura but Tudeep is defending it quite comfortably.
Tudeep trying to hold on to Ho's head to control him but Ho postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho is trying to work for a kimura but Tudeep is defending well.

Ho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tudeep sees it coming and defends easily.
Tudeep wants to control but Ho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kai Ho has got the better of the ground game so far.

Ho wants to work for an arm triangle but Tudeep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tudeep is pressing down on Ho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ho drops back looking for a leg! Tudeep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tudeep manages to kick Ho off! Ho jumps back into Tudeep's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tudeep is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tudeep defends it easily.

Ho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tudeep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tudeep wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Ho tries to strike from the bottom.
Tudeep tries to free his leg and advance position but Ho is retaining full guard.
Tudeep pushes down on Ho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tudeep wants to free his trapped foot but Ho is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ho moves into full guard.
Tudeep trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ho looking to control.

Ho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tudeep preventing the sweep.

Ho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tudeep wants to pass the guard but Ho is keeping the position.
Ho controls Tudeep momentarily but Tudeep frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Ho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dixon Tudeep's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tudeep can pounce on him.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Ho drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tudeep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ho, into his guard.
Ho looking to control.
Ho wants to stand and escape but Tudeep is having none of it.

Ho has his foot on Tudeep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudeep works his way back into a safe position though.

Tudeep gets to his feet. Ho looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ho keeps the fight on the outside.
Tudeep tries to clinch up but Ho circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Tudeep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Tudeep drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Tudeep from controlling successfully.

Ho has his foot on Tudeep's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tudeep works his way back into a safe position though.

Tudeep avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Tudeep stands up and waves to Ho to follow him.
Tudeep defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ho.
Tudeep misses with a combination

and Ho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tudeep's guard.
Ho passes Tudeep's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ho trying to control from half guard but Tudeep is working away.
Tudeep tries to kick Ho off but Ho keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ho is looking for a kimura here.
Tudeep is looking to escape.

Ho is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tudeep sees it coming and defends easily.
Tudeep scores with a few weak punches.
Tudeep regains full guard. Nicely done.

Tudeep throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ho uses it to pass to side control.
Tudeep is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep is trying to control Ho's posture but Ho avoids it.

Ho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Ho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Ho tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tudeep tries to bench press Ho off him but Ho keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tudeep is not content to let Ho control the position.

Ho is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tudeep has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tudeep gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ho blocks the strikes from Tudeep.

Tudeep looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ho is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kai Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ho is looking for a kimura but Tudeep is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ho to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Ho!