PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Cover (ranked 5753 p4p, 580 weight class) and Chappo Deneria (ranked 7886 p4p, 701 weight class). Cover comes into the arena with Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (The Jump Off) blaring out of the sound system. Chappo Deneria is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Cover
vs
Deneria

180 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

SynCity Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Cover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chappo Deneria!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cover tries to clinch there but Deneria circles away.
Cover moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cover misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cover looks to land a combination but Deneria avoids it well.
Deneria steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cover.
Cover is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cover stuffs the takedown attempt from Deneria. Deneria gets slowly back to his feet.
Deneria looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cover is fending him off so far but Deneria persists. Nope, Cover circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice jab there from Cover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cover pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Deneria shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cover manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deneria sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover is looking to stand up but Deneria isn't so interested in that idea.
Deneria showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deneria prevents Cover from getting back to his feet.
Deneria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Deneria sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cover could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Deneria won't allow Cover to get back to his feet.
Deneria is standing up over Cover. Cover looks to escape but Deneria dives into side control.
Cover trying to remain calm as Deneria controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deneria in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cover being controlled for a moment.
Deneria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Deneria lands some shots froms side control.
Cover is being controlled here.
Deneria scores with a couple of short elbows.
A lull in the action here.
Deneria tries to move into full mount but can't pass Cover's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover is trying to escape the position but Deneria is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Deneria is working Cover over with some ground and pound from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Deneria landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cover is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cover trying to remain calm as Deneria controls from the top position.
Deneria has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cover!
Cover is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Deneria sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cover wants to get back to his feet.
Deneria raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cover is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chappo Deneria dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Deneria closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Cover.
Cover tries to circle away but Deneria has him pinned against the cage.
Deneria looking for a takedown.

Deneria pulls guard successfully.
Cover wanted to stand there but Deneria had control of the position.
Deneria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deneria wants to sweep here but Cover controlling him for the moment.
Deneria has a closed guard, preventing Cover from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cover won't allow Deneria to sweep him here.
Deneria bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cover's guard.

Cover wants to stand up but Deneria is controlling him.
Deneria's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Deneria is continuing to stall.
Cover wants to stand but Deneria is controlling the position.
Deneria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deneria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cover throws a lazy head kick

and Deneria moves into the clinch.
Cover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deneria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cover just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Deneria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cover prevents it.
Tyson Cover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chappo Deneria.
Deneria keeps control of Cover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Deneria.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cover is trying to push Deneria away but Deneria has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Deneria keeps control of Cover as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Deneria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cover wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Cover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cover closes the distance looking to clinch
and Deneria counters with a nice uppercut.
Cover throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Deneria to counter with a crisp jab.
Cover swings widly with a right hand
and Deneria counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Cover.
It seemed like Deneria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Cover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cover tries to clinch but Deneria moves away

and Deneria counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Cover manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deneria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cover as he jumps to the side.

Deneria fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cover, pushing him back against the cage.

Deneria drags the fight down to the ground.
Deneria trying to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deneria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cover is one step ahead there.
Cover trying to stand up but can't free himself from Deneria's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chappo Deneria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Cover tries to clinch but Deneria is having none of it.
It seemed like Deneria was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cover wants to clinch up but Deneria keeps it at a distance.
Cover tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Deneria swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cover pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cover throws a sloppy head kick and Deneria moves out of range easily.
Deneria avoids the head kick by Cover.

Deneria moves into the clinch.
Cover is trying to break the clinch but Deneria has him pressed against the cage.
Cover tries to break free but Deneria pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cover breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deneria is defended easily by Cover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deneria blocks a head kick by Cover.
Cover stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cover wants it to stay on the feet.

Deneria instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Deneria.

Cover breaks from the clinch.
Deneria showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cover.
Tyson Cover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cover tries to clinch up
letting Deneria counter with a right hand.
Tyson Cover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cover feints and then cracks Deneria's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Deneria down.
Cover walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cover lands a jab-cross combination.
Cover throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cover stuffs the takedown.
Cover feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyson Cover has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chappo Deneria.
Cover lands with a nice combination. Deneria backs away looking to recover.
Cover throws a jab when Deneria was well out of range.
Cover misses with a double jab.

Deneria has Cover up against the cage in a clinch.
Cover wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cover is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Deneria pulls guard successfully.
Cover is fighting to break Deneria's control of his arms but Deneria is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deneria lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Deneria is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Deneria landing with the ground and pound.
Cover wants to stand up but Deneria is controlling him.
Deneria scoring with some ground and pound.
Cover wants to get back to his feet but Deneria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deneria engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tyson Cover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cover is working an open guard so Deneria takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cover misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Deneria shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cover's guard.
Deneria is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Deneria gets to his feet. Cover looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chappo Deneria is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cover lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Cover showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deneria has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chappo Deneria!
Tyson Cover spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you dude !'.