PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Cappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slyker's entrance music is It's Amazing by Kanye West. A fine choice. Cappuccino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Shot the Sheriff. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Slyker
vs
Cappuccino

186 cm
27
215 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

192 cm
22
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Slyker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Cappuccino!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappuccino tries to clinch up but Slyker circles away and keeps his distance.
Cappuccino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cappuccino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.
Cappuccino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slyker is out of range.
Cappuccino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slyker's calf.
Cappuccino lands with a slapping head kick.
Slyker shoots for a double leg takedown but Cappuccino sprawls well. He's pushed Slyker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Slyker or perhaps it was just good defense by Cappuccino which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slyker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cappuccino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cappuccino leaves Slyker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cappuccino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Cappuccino as Slyker shoots in.
Cappuccino moves in looking to clinch but Slyker pushes him off.

Slyker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slyker showed some decent athleticism there.
Cappuccino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Slyker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappuccino trying to hold on to Slyker's head to control him but Slyker postures up.
Cappuccino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Slyker stands up over Cappuccino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Slyker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cappuccino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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.
Cappuccino trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cappuccino.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cappuccino.
Slyker shoots in but no luck this time.

Slyker gets a takedown into half guard.
Slyker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cappuccino gets back to full guard.
Slyker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Cappuccino blocks nicely.
Slyker throws and elbow that misses. Cappuccino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slyker's guard. Nice move by Cappuccino!
Slyker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cappuccino is looking to stand up but Slyker won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cappuccino trying to control but Slyker is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Slyker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cappuccino was covering up waiting for the punch and Slyker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
Slyker preventing the sweep.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Cappuccino blocks nicely.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cain Slyker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slyker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slyker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Slyker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cappuccino sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cappuccino as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Slyker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slyker swats away the attempt to clinch by Cappuccino.

Slyker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cappuccino sprawls well initially but Slyker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slyker throwing shots but Cappuccino is blocking nicely.
Slyker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cappuccino's head.
Slyker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slyker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Slyker connects with a nice short shot to Cappuccino's temple.
Slyker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Slyker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cappuccino's head.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cappuccino doesn't manage to clinch there - Slyker circles away.
Horrible takedown by Slyker or perhaps it was just good defense by Cappuccino which made him look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slyker fails to land the takedown.
Al Cappuccino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Cappuccino. Beautiful body shot.
Cappuccino wants to clinch up but Slyker keeps it at a distance.
Cappuccino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cappuccino defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Slyker.
Cappuccino throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Slyker shoots in and bounces Cappuccino off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cappuccino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cappuccino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Cappuccino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
Slyker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cappuccino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cappuccino pushes Slyker up against the cage in a clinch.
Slyker goes for a takedown attempt but Cappuccino pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Slyker is defended easily by Cappuccino.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappuccino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cappuccino lands with a nice body kick.
Slyker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cappuccino is looking to clinch but Slyker is avoiding it.
Cappuccino thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Slyker if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick lands from Cappuccino.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cappuccino sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.
Cappuccino throws a front kick that sends Slyker stumbling back into the cage.
Cappuccino wants to clinch.
Cappuccino lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cappuccino sprawls well. Cappuccino wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slyker gets slowly back to his feet.
Cappuccino comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cappuccino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slyker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cappuccino. Cappuccino obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker shoots in for a takedown but Cappuccino shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Al Cappuccino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cappuccino!
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cappuccino.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Cappuccino catches Slyker right on the button with a cross.

Cappuccino moves into range and clinches up with Slyker.
Cappuccino landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Cappuccino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Cappuccino throws a leg kick which misses Slyker's front leg but catches the back leg as Slyker tries to avoid it.
Cappuccino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Slyker paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cappuccino clinches.
Cappuccino misses with a knee to the head.
Cappuccino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slyker blocks it with crossed arms.
Slyker tries to score a body lock takedown but Cappuccino shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cappuccino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Slyker is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cappuccino can't fight it off and eventually Slyker manages to take the fight to the floor. Cappuccino looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Slyker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Slyker throws and elbow that misses. Cappuccino uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slyker's guard. Nice move by Cappuccino!
Cappuccino works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappuccino wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slyker keeps working.
Slyker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Slyker keeping full guard, as Cappuccino tries to pass.
Slyker is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cappuccino stopping the sweep attempt from Slyker.
Slyker is pulling down on Cappuccino's head to control his posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cappuccino wants to control from the top but Slyker keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slyker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Slyker.
I think Slyker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cain Slyker!