PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jose Rizal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peko Talalelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Rizal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Peko Talalelei's chin.

Rizal
vs
Talalelei

175 cm
23
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

171 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Rizal!
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, Peko Talalelei!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talalelei throws the left hand but Rizal avoids the punch easily.
Talalelei misses with a low kick.
Rizal shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Talalelei as he avoids it easily.
Rizal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Talalelei avoids it really well and circles away.
Peko Talalelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rizal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Rizal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rizal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talalelei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Talalelei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Talalelei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talalelei throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rizal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Talalelei looks to land a combination. Rizal sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Talalelei both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Jose Rizal has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rizal has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Rizal is rocked!
Rizal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Rizal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Talalelei just misses with a punch to the body.
Rizal seems to have got his legs back now.
Rizal shoots in looking for a takedown. Talalelei tries to sprawl out of it but Rizal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Talalelei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Talalelei connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Talalelei digs a good body shot into Rizal's ribs.
Talalelei jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Talalelei misses with the combination.
Rizal throws a right and a left that Talalelei avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Talalelei but Talalelei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Talalelei leaves Rizal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Talalelei throws a body punch but Rizal moves out of range.
Talalelei avoids the head kick by Rizal.
Rizal tries to clinch but Talalelei moves out of range.
Rizal fails with a takedown attempt.

Talalelei closes the distance and pushes Rizal back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei lands a body punch.

Talalelei manages to break the clinch.
Rizal closes the distance and clinches up with Talalelei, looking for a takedown. Rizal pushes Talalelei against the cage but Talalelei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rizal is breathing heavily.
Rizal doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rizal fails with a takedown attempt.
Peko Talalelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rizal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rizal takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Talalelei tests Rizal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rizal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Talalelei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Talalelei digs a good hook to Rizal's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Talalelei works over Rizal's head and body with a nice combination.
Talalelei connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Talalelei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Talalelei scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rizal in his tracks.
Talalelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rizal. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Rizal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Talalelei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Talalelei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizal under the eye.

Talalelei clinches.

Talalelei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peko Talalelei dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jose Rizal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Talalelei stuns Rizal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jose Rizal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Talalelei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talalelei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rizal rather than just go for the knockout.
Rizal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Talalelei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Talalelei connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Rizal tumbling to the canvas! Talalelei pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Rizal was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peko Talalelei!