PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Rover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Takoma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rover comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid-Eminem. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Hunter Takoma enters the cage!

Rover
vs
Takoma

170 cm
26
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

168 cm
21
166 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Rover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hunter Takoma!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Takoma counters with a straight right hand.
Rover swinging wildly here.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takoma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Takoma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takoma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takoma avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rover. That snapped Takoma's head back.
Rover lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rover connects with a crisp jab.
Rover misses with a combination
enabling Takoma to counter with a crisp jab.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma counters with a straight right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Takoma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takoma is looking to clinch.
Takoma tries to clinch up.
Rover throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rover misses with a double jab
and Takoma counters with a left to the body.
Rover throws a combination that misses

and Takoma counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rover has had enough of the clinch but Takoma keeps him there for the moment.
Takoma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rover avoiding damage as Takoma throws knees to the body.
Takoma keeps control of Rover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takoma tries to land knees in the clinch but Rover avoids the damage to the body.
Takoma lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Tyler Rover has been cut.

Rover drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takoma trying to control but Rover is working from the bottom.
Takoma really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takoma is controlling him.

Rover has his feet on Takoma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Takoma lands a body shot in the clinch.

Rover decides to pull guard.

Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rover connects with a right hand. Takoma shakes it off.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Takoma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Takoma scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takoma prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Takoma.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover is trying to break the clinch but Takoma has him pressed against the cage.
Takoma lands an elbow that stopped Rover in his tracks for a moment.
Rover tries to break the clinch but Takoma is controlling the position.
Takoma putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rover in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Takoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Rover is breathing heavily.
Takoma lands an elbow just above Rover 's eye.
Takoma lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Takoma slips a jab and a cross from Rover.
Rover misses with a double jab

and Takoma moves into the clinch.
Takoma throws a head punch that misses.
Takoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Takoma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takoma lands a knee to the body.
Rover working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoma tries to land knees in the clinch but Rover avoids the damage to the body.

Rover manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Takoma lands an elbow inside that Rover shrugs off.
Takoma throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rover's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rover prevents a body shot from Takoma.
Takoma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Takoma just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rover wants to get back to striking at distance but Takoma won't allow it.
Takoma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takoma.
Rover is trying to break free.
Takoma throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rover blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short uppercut from Takoma.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover managing to block the knees to the body from Takoma.
Takoma keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rover's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Takoma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Rover's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Rover lands a two punch combo.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rover is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoma has double underhooks.
Rover blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rover can't break the clinch.
Rover tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Takoma with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rover changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Takoma fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover scores with a one two! Takoma had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Takoma's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rover connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takoma scrambles back to his feet.
Rover rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Takoma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takoma.
Rover can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Takoma.
Takoma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Takoma as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takoma has Rover pressed against the cage, preventing Rover from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma holds him up against the cage and eventually Rover drops back down to his feet.
Takoma lands with a short shot to the head.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Takoma fails to land.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Rover throws a combination that misses
and Takoma makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Takoma decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rover's guard.
Takoma won't allow Rover to get back to his feet.
Takoma tries to free his leg and advance position but Rover is retaining full guard.
Rover wants to get back to his feet but Takoma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rover pushes Takoma off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Rover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Takoma holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Takoma keeps control of Rover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rover jumps guard but Takoma stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rover takes a shot to the head.
Rover can't break the clinch.
Rover wants to break free but Takoma has control.
Takoma lands a body punch.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rover takes an elbow to the forehead.

Tyler Rover's cut is getting worse.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoma lands a body punch.
Rover has Takoma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takoma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Takoma content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Takoma lands an elbow that stopped Rover in his tracks for a moment.
Takoma utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Takoma misses with a punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
A short uppercut from Takoma.
A right hand to the body from Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Takoma.
Rover wants to break free but Takoma has control.
Takoma working aggressively here.
Takoma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takoma trying to control the position but instead, Rover has worked for underhooks and has pushed Takoma into the cage.
Takoma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rover blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takoma scores with a shoulder strike.
Takoma lands a shoulder strike.
Takoma swings wildly with an uppercut but Rover uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takoma lands a good knee to the midsection. Rover won't want to take too many of those.
Takoma lands with a light punch inside.
Takoma lands a knee to the body.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
Takoma stops a takedown attempt from Rover.
Takoma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hunter Takoma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Takoma unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rover lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Takoma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takoma connects with a knee to the head.

Tyler Rover's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Takoma has Rover pressed against the cage.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rover working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takoma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma scores a nice knee to the body.
Takoma gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Takoma.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takoma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hunter Takoma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Rover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Takoma throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rover's waist but Rover gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Takoma off to one side.
Rover swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Takoma counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takoma.
Takoma throws a knee to the head but misses.

Rover ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rover no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rover wants to stand up but Takoma is controlling him.
Rover keeping moving, preventing Takoma from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rover is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takoma is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rover on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rover tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rover pushes Takoma off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rover misses with a double jab

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma holds him up against the cage and eventually Rover drops back down to his feet.
Rover is trying to push Takoma away but Takoma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rover jumps guard but Takoma stands there with Rover around his waist. Rover gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Takoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Rover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Takoma tries to land a knee to the head but Rover blocks with his arms.
Rover fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Rover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Takoma landing knees to the head.
Takoma prevents Rover from breaking the clinch.
Takoma looking to throw knees to the head but Rover is blocking nicely.
Rover tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takoma smiles and moves away.
Hunter Takoma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rover throws a left and a right that both miss

and Takoma counters by clinching up.
Rover is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Takoma stops a takedown attempt from Rover.
Takoma scores with a knee to the head.
Takoma connects with a knee to the head.
Rover is trying to force a seperation but Takoma has the dominant position.
Takoma lands with a short shot to the head.
Takoma is working Rover over against the cage.
Takoma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takoma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rover blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rover tries to break free but Takoma pushes him back against the cage.
Rover is trying to force a seperation but Takoma has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Takoma.
Rover is looking to break free of the clinch but Takoma has double underhooks.
Rover looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rover has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takoma avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Takoma lands an elbow inside.
Takoma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takoma prevents it.
Come on Takoma - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rover tries to break free but Takoma pushes him back against the cage.
Rover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rover has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takoma comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma won't allow it.
Rover takes an elbow to the temple.
Rover takes a knee right on the jaw!

Rover is rocked!
Rover is trying to drag Takoma to the mat but Takoma just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Takoma lands a hook that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Tyler Rover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Rover is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rover drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Takoma gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rover seems to have got his legs back now.
Takoma lands a nice elbow.

Jeez, Tyler Rover's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rover throws a punch but it's blocked by Takoma.
Rover tries to score a body lock takedown but Takoma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Takoma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rover backwards.
Takoma crunches a lovely knee into Rover's ribcage.
Takoma lands a good knee to the midsection. Rover won't want to take too many of those.
Takoma lands an elbow inside that Rover shrugs off.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.
Rover tries a knee to the head but Takoma blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takoma misses with a knee to the head.
Rover tries to pull guard but Takoma won't allow it.
Takoma lands a nice uppercut.
Takoma lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rover or not.
Takoma lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Takoma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Takoma winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Takoma!