PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Kapinich (ranked 4548 p4p, 4860 weight class) and Hugo Pelipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kapinich
vs
Pelipe

181 cm
19
150
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
24
152
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ethan Kapinich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Pelipe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapinich tries to clinch but Pelipe is having none of it.

Pelipe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Pelipe as the two fighters clinch.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelipe taking a breather.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kapinich's efforts to push away.
Pelipe gets underhooks to prevent Kapinich's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapinich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelipe.
Still in the clinch, Pelipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kapinich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pelipe prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Kapinich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapinich is trying to pull guard but Pelipe has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelipe cracks Kapinich with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
Nice body punch from Pelipe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Pelipe.
Kapinich is breathing heavily.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelipe pushes Kapinich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
A right hand to the body from Pelipe.
A body shot lands from Pelipe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelipe.
A short right from Pelipe on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pelipe lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Pelipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pelipe as the two fighters clinch.
Pelipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelipe cracks Kapinich with a nice body shot.
Pelipe lands a left hand.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Pelipe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pelipe lands a nice looking body shot.

Pelipe moves into the clinch successfully.
Pelipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pelipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelipe.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a nice uppercut.
Pelipe works on Kapinich's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Pelipe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pelipe lands with a right to the head.
Pelipe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.

Kapinich is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelipe lands with a left to the head.
Oh Kapinich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapinich trying to stall but Pelipe improves his position.
Kapinich seems to have got his legs back now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
Pelipe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pelipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelipe pushes Kapinich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with a shot to the side of Kapinich's head.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelipe gets through Kapinich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pelipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
Kapinich can't find room to land a body shot as Pelipe controls the action.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Pelipe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pelipe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kapinich, pushing him back against the cage.
Kapinich wants to stall.

Kapinich manages to pull guard.
Pelipe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pelipe stopping the sweep attempt from Kapinich.
Pelipe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapinich working a defensive guard here.
Pelipe content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapinich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kapinich tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pelipe moves into the clinch.
Pelipe lands a left hand.
Pelipe lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapinich.
A hook to the body from Pelipe.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike.
Pelipe works on Kapinich's body with a couple of short punches.
Kapinich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pelipe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kapinich is trying to pull guard but Pelipe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hugo Pelipe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Pelipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Kapinich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pelipe lands a shot to the body.
Pelipe scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelipe lands with a left to the head.
Pelipe scores with a hook to the body.
Pelipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Pelipe cracks Kapinich with a nice body shot.
Pelipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kapinich.
Pelipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe digs a right hand into Kapinich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kapinich's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelipe pushes Kapinich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kapinich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelipe avoids it.
Kapinich is trying to push Pelipe away but Pelipe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pelipe lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Pelipe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
Pelipe is pushing Kapinich up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kapinich is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pelipe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Kapinich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
Pelipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kapinich backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Pelipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pelipe connects with a superb combination that knocks Kapinich out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Pelipe before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kapinich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hugo Pelipe!