PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pepeng Pinakamalupet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Vicky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pinakamalupet
vs
Vicky

155 cm
23
169 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

180 cm
20
160 lbs
0 - 12 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Vicky!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Sano and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicky darts in looking for a takedown but Pinakamalupet gets double underhooks and turns Vicky into the cage.
Vicky tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Vicky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vicky tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vicky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pinakamalupet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vicky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pinakamalupet seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vicky tries for a takedown but Pinakamalupet circles away easily
letting Pinakamalupet counter with a right hand.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Vicky.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinakamalupet has closed the distance and engaged Vicky in a clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks from the clinch.

Pinakamalupet drives through and clinches with Vicky against the cage.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vicky with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pinakamalupet counters by clinching up.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Pinakamalupet blocks a head kick by Vicky.
Vicky moves to clinch but Pinakamalupet breaks away
and Pinakamalupet counters with a one-two to the body.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and clinches.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicky takes one to the side of the head.

That's two 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!

Pinakamalupet has managed to clinch.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Pinakamalupet scores with a four punch combination!

Pinakamalupet has Vicky up against the cage in a clinch.
Vicky is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinakamalupet gets an underhook and turns Vicky into the cage.
Vicky can't break the clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Vicky misses
and Pinakamalupet counters with a stiff right hand.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and pushes Vicky back into the cage.
Vicky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicky closes the distance but Pinakamalupet moves to the side
and Pinakamalupet counters with a stiff right hand.

Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oooooh!!! Pinakamalupet has knocked Vicky down with a huge combo! Pinakamalupet steps away and waves a wobbly Vicky back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Vicky is rocked!

Pinakamalupet pushes Vicky up against the cage in a clinch.
Vicky is still on wobbly legs! Can Pinakamalupet finish him?

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pinakamalupet instigates a clinch.
Vicky seems to have recovered his senses.

Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pinakamalupet throws the kick towards the body but Vicky avoids it.
A low kick from Vicky misses
and Pinakamalupet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinakamalupet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vicky tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pinakamalupet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicky looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vicky gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Pinakamalupet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Pinakamalupet clinches with his opponent.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandon Vicky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vicky with a poor takedown
and Pinakamalupet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pinakamalupet lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Pinakamalupet darts in and clinches Vicky up against the cage.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Vicky tries to keep at a distance but Pinakamalupet has taken the fight into the clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.

Pinakamalupet clinches up with Vicky and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepeng Pinakamalupet dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Pinakamalupet rushes Vicky and presses him up against the cage.

Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.

Pinakamalupet has managed to clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.

Pinakamalupet has managed to clinch.

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

Vicky gets tackled into the cage by Pinakamalupet. Pinakamalupet maintains the clinch.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicky fails with the takedown.
It looked like Pinakamalupet was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and pushes Vicky back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicky wants to stall.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is winning the standup battle so far.

Pinakamalupet moves into range and clinches up with Vicky.
Pinakamalupet keeps control of Vicky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vicky missing with knees to the body.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Vicky closes the distance but Pinakamalupet moves to the side
and Pinakamalupet counters with a stiff right hand.
Vicky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Pinakamalupet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vicky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pinakamalupet pushes Vicky up against the cage in a clinch.

Pinakamalupet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Pinakamalupet.

Vicky gets tackled into the cage by Pinakamalupet. Pinakamalupet maintains the clinch.
Vicky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinakamalupet just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vicky misses with some punches.
Vicky is trying to pull guard but Pinakamalupet turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Vicky.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and clinches.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and clinches.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Pinakamalupet forces Vicky back against the cage and clinches.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pinakamalupet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vicky can do to turn this around?
Vicky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinakamalupet moves away.
Vicky gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pinakamalupet counters with a three punch combo that has Vicky backing up. Vicky nods at Pinakamalupet to acknowledge the strikes.
Vicky is breathing heavily.
Pinakamalupet lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pinakamalupet.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and pushes Vicky back into the cage.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinakamalupet blocks a head kick by Vicky.
Pinakamalupet stuffs the takedown attempt from Vicky. Vicky gets slowly back to his feet.
Vicky throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pinakamalupet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pinakamalupet scores with a three punch combo!

Pinakamalupet instigates a clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pinakamalupet clinches.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Vicky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vicky moves out of range as Pinakamalupet throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pepeng Pinakamalupet dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Crunch! Pinakamalupet slams his shin into Vicky's torso.

Pinakamalupet forces Vicky back against the cage and clinches.
Vicky tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinakamalupet's elbow.
Pinakamalupet blocking some punches.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vicky moves out of range of the body kick.
Vicky wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pinakamalupet clinches up with Vicky and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Pinakamalupet darts in and clinches Vicky up against the cage.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Pinakamalupet. Those never looked like landing.

Pinakamalupet moves into the clinch successfully.
Vicky is trying to pull guard but Pinakamalupet has him pressed against the cage.

Pinakamalupet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vicky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Pinakamalupet to counter with a crisp jab.
Vicky misses with a takedown
letting Pinakamalupet counter with a right hand.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Vicky.
Vicky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pinakamalupet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Pinakamalupet manages to break the clinch.
Vicky tries to land a front kick but Pinakamalupet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Pinakamalupet drives through and clinches with Vicky against the cage.
Vicky jumps guard but Pinakamalupet stands there with Vicky around his waist. Vicky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pinakamalupet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vicky can't break the clinch.
Vicky tries to break the clinch but Pinakamalupet is controlling the position.
Pepeng Pinakamalupet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vicky is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vicky tries to pull guard but Pinakamalupet forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Pinakamalupet rushes Vicky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vicky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pinakamalupet avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Pinakamalupet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vicky misses with a takedown
enabling Pinakamalupet to counter with a crisp jab.

Pinakamalupet instigates a clinch.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.
Pinakamalupet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Pinakamalupet both land. Nice combination.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.

Pinakamalupet has closed the distance and engaged Vicky in a clinch.
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!
Vicky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pinakamalupet just stands there and leans against the cage.

Pinakamalupet breaks the clinch.

Vicky tries to keep at a distance but Pinakamalupet has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vicky tries to stall but Pinakamalupet uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pepeng Pinakamalupet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pinakamalupet has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pepeng Pinakamalupet!
Pepeng Pinakamalupet really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.