PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Pelipe (ranked 4572 p4p, 4769 weight class) and Boru Vedoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugo Pelipe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Pelipe
vs
Vedoy

178 cm
24
152
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
21
144
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugo Pelipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boru Vedoy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vedoy shoots in for a takedown but Pelipe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boru Vedoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vedoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pelipe tries to avoid it but Vedoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pelipe to the ground. Pelipe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pelipe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pelipe leaves Vedoy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pelipe is looking to counter the offense by Vedoy and move into the clinch.
Hugo Pelipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boru Vedoy.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.

Pelipe closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Pelipe.
Vedoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelipe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vedoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pelipe pinned against the cage. Pelipe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pelipe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vedoy.

Pelipe closes the distance and clinches.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vedoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pelipe is defending well.
Vedoy wants to get back to striking at distance but Pelipe won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pelipe presses Vedoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelipe digs a right hand underneath Vedoy's ribcage. Vedoy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Pelipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Pelipe.
Vedoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelipe pulls his leg out and moves away.
A lazy left from Pelipe finds it's target.
Vedoy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pelipe lands with a straight right. Vedoy didn't see that one coming.
Vedoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Pelipe sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pelipe moves into range and clinches up with Vedoy.
Pelipe pushes Vedoy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Vedoy tries for a takedown but Pelipe manages to get underhooks.
A short uppercut from Pelipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe cracks Vedoy with a nice body shot.
Vedoy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pelipe avoids it.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Good body shot from Pelipe.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Pelipe.
Vedoy fails to pull guard.
Pelipe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelipe is leaning against Vedoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelipe is pressed up against the cage. Vedoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelipe down to the mat. Pelipe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vedoy looks winded!
Nice uppercut there from Pelipe.
Pelipe digs a good hook to Vedoy's body.
Pelipe stuffs the takedown.

Pelipe instigates a clinch.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pelipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelipe pushes Vedoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe is looking for a takedown.
Vedoy tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelipe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pelipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelipe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vedoy.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vedoy.
A shot in the inside from Pelipe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vedoy looking for a takedown.
Pelipe lands a shot to the body.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelipe is pressed up against the cage. Vedoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelipe down to the mat. Pelipe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pelipe lands with a cross.

Pelipe pushes Vedoy up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Pelipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vedoy fails to pull guard.
A hook to the body from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelipe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pelipe lands with a light punch inside.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Pelipe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pelipe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vedoy tries to pull guard but Pelipe won't allow it.
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pelipe lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Pelipe.
Pelipe is leaning against Vedoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vedoy is trying to pull guard but Pelipe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vedoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Vedoy can't get the takedown.
Pelipe lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Pelipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Pelipe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pelipe closes the distance and clinches.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pelipe keeps control of Vedoy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pelipe lands a shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pelipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Vedoy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pelipe pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pelipe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hugo Pelipe is winning the standup battle so far.

Pelipe gets a clinch.
Vedoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pelipe is working Vedoy over against the cage.
Pelipe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vedoy or not.
Vedoy is breathing heavily.
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 good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelipe lands a body punch.
Vedoy wants a takedown.
Hugo Pelipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boru Vedoy.
Vedoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pelipe pushes Vedoy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pelipe lands a body punch.
Pelipe stalls.
Vedoy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pelipe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vedoy can do to turn this around?
The referee calls for Pelipe to work.
Good body shot from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with a hook to the body.
Pelipe lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe presses Vedoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vedoy takes a shot to the head.
Pelipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vedoy wants a takedown but no success here.
Pelipe prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelipe lands a body punch.
Pelipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelipe is leaning against Vedoy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelipe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pelipe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pelipe stops a takedown attempt from Vedoy.
Pelipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a body shot.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
A short left from Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with a shot to the side of Vedoy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vedoy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pelipe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pelipe taking a breather.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Pelipe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pelipe presses Vedoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vedoy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pelipe scores with a hook to the body.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Vedoy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pelipe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Pelipe as the two fighters clinch.
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Pelipe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pelipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vedoys head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelipe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vedoy can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelipe.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Pelipe.

Pelipe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pelipe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pelipe lunges at Vedoy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vedoy's hand.
Vedoy shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelipe tries to sprawl out of it but Vedoy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelipe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Pelipe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pelipe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Pelipe moves into range and clinches up with Vedoy.
Pelipe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vedoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pelipe is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelipe is pressed up against the cage. Vedoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelipe down to the mat. Pelipe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pelipe lands with a hook. Vedoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pelipe lands with a good body shot.

Pelipe clinches.
A shot in the inside from Pelipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelipe presses Vedoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vedoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelipe digs a right hand into Vedoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vedoy's gas tank.
Pelipe lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pelipe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Pelipe lands with a left to the head.
Pelipe lands an uppercut.
A short right from Pelipe on the inside.
Pelipe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Vedoy is trying to drag Pelipe to the mat but Pelipe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugo Pelipe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boru Vedoy.
Nice body punch from Pelipe.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pelipe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Pelipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pelipe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vedoy looking for a takedown.
Vedoy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pelipe works on Vedoy's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelipe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pelipe lands a right hand.
A short right from Pelipe on the inside.
Pelipe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pelipe presses Vedoy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.
Pelipe scores with a hook to the body.
Pelipe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vedoy.
Pelipe lands with a light punch inside.
Pelipe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pelipe digs a right hand into Vedoy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vedoy's gas tank.
Pelipe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vedoys head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Pelipe.
A right hand to the body from Pelipe.
Pelipe lands with a short shot to the head.
Pelipe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pelipe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pelipe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pelipe lands a hook that snaps the head of Vedoy backwards.
Hugo Pelipe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vedoy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pelipe scores with a shoulder strike.
Vedoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vedoy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pelipe lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Pelipe.
Hugo Pelipe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vedoy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pelipe is defending well.
Pelipe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vedoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pelipe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pelipe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pelipe is pressed up against the cage. Vedoy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pelipe down to the mat. Pelipe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Pelipe closes the distance and pushes Vedoy back into the cage.
Vedoy can't get the takedown.
Pelipe lands a nice shot to the body.
Boru Vedoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pelipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Pelipe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pelipe 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Hugo Pelipe!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hugo Pelipe!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Hugo Pelipe!

Hugo Pelipe wins by unanimous decision!
After the fight, Hugo Pelipe was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.