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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breki Hundur Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker has chosen It's Amazing by Kanye West as his entrance music. Cain Slyker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Breki Hundur Jr's chin.
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205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Breki Hundur Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hundur Jr's waist but Hundur Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Slyker off to one side.
Hundur Jr throws a lazy right hand but Slyker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hundur Jr misses with a double jab.
Slyker moves out of range of the strikes.
Hundur Jr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Slyker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hundur Jr scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Cain Slyker has been cut.
Hundur Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Hundur Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slyker.
Slyker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hundur Jr did well to prevent Slyker getting side control.
Slyker thows a huge punch but Hundur Jr dodges it nicely.
Hundur Jr is looking for a sweep. Slyker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slyker looks to land a strike but Hundur Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hundur Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hundur Jr is trying to control the position but Slyker postures up.
Hundur Jr has his foot on Slyker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slyker works his way back into a safe position though.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Breki Hundur Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Hundur Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Slyker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hundur Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hundur Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker landing with the ground and pound.
Hundur Jr trying to control the position.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
Slyker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr wants to sweep here but Slyker controlling him for the moment.
Slyker landing some decent shots from guard.
Slyker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slyker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hundur Jr trying to control the position.
Slyker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hundur Jr's head.
Hundur Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hundur Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
Hundur Jr is trying to control the position but Slyker postures up.
Slyker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hundur Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hundur Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slyker's hands.
Breki Hundur Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hundur Jr misses with a low kick.
Hundur Jr scores with a nice strike.
Hundur Jr takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hundur Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Slyker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hundur Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hundur Jr as Slyker shoots in.
Slyker looks gassed!
Hundur Jr thuds his right hand into Slyker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hundur Jr looks to throw the jab but Slyker is out of range.
Slyker throws a shot from downtown. Hundur Jr moves away and avoids it.
Slyker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr thuds a left hand into Slyker's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hundur Jr misses with a takedown
and Slyker counters with a shoot takedown. Hundur Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
Hundur Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Hundur Jr, not yet.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker won't allow Hundur Jr to sweep him here.
Slyker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Slyker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hundur Jr throws a jab when Slyker was well out of range.
Hundur Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left lands for Hundur Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cain Slyker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cain Slyker's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slyker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hundur Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hundur Jr.
Slyker wants to get back to his feet but Hundur Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Slyker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hundur Jr is one step ahead there.
Hundur Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hundur Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Slyker regains half guard, as Hundur Jr was trying to land strikes.
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.
Hundur Jr trying to control the action but Slyker is working from the bottom.
Hundur Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hundur Jr wants to take a breather but Slyker is having none of it.
Slyker is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hundur Jr is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Slyker is trying to stand back up but Hundur Jr is controlling him
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hundur Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slyker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hundur Jr's guard now.
Slyker lands a couple of digs.
Hundur Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
Slyker postures up.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hundur Jr has wrist control.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hundur Jr has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker thows a big elbow that misses.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Hundur Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Slyker is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Slyker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hundur Jr throws a head kick that misses
and Slyker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hundur Jr's guard.
Slyker being controlled here momentarily.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
Hundur Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hundur Jr throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker taking shots to the head.
Hundur Jr thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hundur Jr goes for an armbar but Slyker turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Slyker.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hundur Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Slyker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Slyker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hundur Jr tries for a takedown but Slyker circles away easily
and Slyker counters with a single leg into guard. Hundur Jr didn't expect that.
Hundur Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hundur Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Slyker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hundur Jr controlling Slyker's posture.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Hundur Jr blocks nicely.
Slyker postures up in Hundur Jr's guard and throws a big left but Hundur Jr blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Slyker's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hundur Jr is trying to control the position but Slyker postures up.
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker landing some decent shots from guard.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hundur Jr has momentary wrist control but Slyker slips an elbow through the middle.
Hundur Jr wants to sweep here but Slyker controlling him for the moment.
Slyker cracks Hundur Jr with a solid left hand.
Slyker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hundur Jr keeping full guard, as Slyker tries to pass.
Hundur Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Hundur Jr blocks nicely.
Hundur Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hundur Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Slyker sees it coming and defends easily.
Hundur Jr stops Slyker from getting back to his feet.
Hundur Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Slyker is defending well.
Hundur Jr is just content to waste time from the top position. Slyker takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hundur Jr looking to sit in guard and control but Slyker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hundur Jr keeping full guard, as Slyker tries to pass.
Hundur Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Slyker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hundur Jr swivels and escapes.
Hundur Jr leaves Slyker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hundur Jr misses with a double jab
so Slyker counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Hundur Jr pulls Slyker in close to his closed guard and prevents Slyker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Slyker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cain Slyker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hundur Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breki Hundur Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
Hundur Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Slyker is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Slyker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slyker 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Slyker!
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energy
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