Andre Fili vs Godofredo Pepey — Fight recap

Godofredo Pepey submitted Andre Fili via submission in the first round at 3:14 on March 21, 2015. Despite controlling the fight for 2:09, Fili landed just 1 of 6 significant strikes (16%) and struggled to establish offense, managing only 1 of 2 body strikes while failing to land any head strikes from 4 attempts.

Pepey, though limited in his own output with 1 of 4 significant strikes, capitalized on a crucial moment by converting his single submission attempt into a finish. The grappling exchanges remained largely neutral, with neither fighter securing takedowns, but Pepey's submission threat proved decisive in the early going.

The loss marked a significant setback for Fili's momentum in the featherweight division.