PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Griggs (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, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cain Slyker has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chad Griggs's chin.

Griggs
vs
Slyker

190 cm
24
209 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

186 cm
34
215 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slyker throws a combination. Griggs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Chad Griggs has been cut.
A punch combination from Slyker misses.
Nice sprawl there from Slyker as Griggs shoots in.
Slyker misses with a series of wild punches.
Slyker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Griggs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Slyker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Griggs.
Slyker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Griggs.
Slyker regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Griggs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griggs with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs looking to sit in guard and control but Slyker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slyker scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Griggs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Slyker on the ground.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker throws a big elbow that misses.
Slyker prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.

Griggs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griggs is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slyker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chad Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Slyker is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Slyker turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Slyker manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griggs is trying to get back to his feet.
Slyker working the strikes but Griggs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Slyker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griggs's head.

Griggs pushes Slyker off and gets back to his feet.
Slyker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Slyker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Griggs to the ground. Slyker is now in Griggs's guard.

Griggs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Griggs looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griggs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slyker smiles and moves away.
Slyker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
Griggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slyker pinned against the cage. Slyker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A punch combination from Slyker misses.
Slyker misses with a wild combination.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slyker as he avoids it easily.
Slyker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griggs tries to avoid it but Slyker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griggs to the ground. Griggs escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Slyker misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker misses with a series of wild punches.
Slyker looks gassed!

Slyker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Griggs did well to prevent Slyker getting side control.
Slyker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Griggs is trying to stand.
Griggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Griggs tries to get out of the position.

Griggs manages to escape and get back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slyker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griggs fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Griggs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Slyker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Slyker showed some decent athleticism there.
Slyker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cain Slyker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Griggs slips a jab and a cross from Slyker.
Griggs avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griggs dodges the punch combination from Slyker.
Slyker shoots in looking for a takedown but Griggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slyker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slyker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Griggs looking to score a takedown here. Slyker is defending well but Griggs drives through and ends up in Slyker's guard.
Griggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Griggs distracts Slyker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Griggs lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slyker has momentary wrist control but Griggs slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slyker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Griggs looking to pass the guard.
Griggs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Griggs throws a strike but Slyker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Griggs is looking to stand up but Slyker isn't so interested in that idea.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chad Griggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs wants to stand but Slyker is controlling the position.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slyker cracks Griggs with a solid left hand.
Slyker throws a big elbow that misses.
Slyker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slyker lands a couple of elbows.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slyker is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slyker lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.
Griggs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
Slyker is in close to Griggs's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Griggs has wrist control.

Griggs is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Slyker can't get the takedown.
Griggs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Slyker fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Slyker pinned against the cage. Slyker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Slyker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs drops his hands momentarily and Slyker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Griggs shoots in for a takedown but Slyker shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Griggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Griggs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Slyker's guard.
Griggs looking to sit in guard and control but Slyker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Slyker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cain Slyker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Chad Griggs's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Slyker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Griggs shoots in for a double leg but Slyker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Slyker misses with a two punch combination.

Griggs scores a takedown into full mount!
Griggs misses with a head shot.
Griggs misses with some ground and pound and Slyker recovers position to half guard.
Griggs scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griggs working Slyker over with strikes.

Griggs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Griggs trying to advance position but Slyker counters by regaining guard.
Griggs has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Slyker wriggles free and stands up.
Slyker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griggs.

Griggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Griggs trying to control the action but Slyker is working from the bottom.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a strike but Slyker avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Griggs stops Slyker from standing up.
Griggs throws a strike but Slyker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slyker prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slyker postures up in Griggs's guard and throws a big left but Griggs blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slyker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Griggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Griggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker prevents Griggs from getting back to his feet.
Slyker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Griggs wants to stand but Slyker is controlling the position.
Griggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slyker throwing strikes but missing.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Slyker landing some decent shots from guard.
Slyker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slyker throwing strikes from guard but Griggs blocks nicely.
Griggs is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Slyker is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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!
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker stops Griggs from standing up.
Slyker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cain Slyker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker throws a big elbow that misses.
Chad Griggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slyker chips away with some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cain Slyker.
Well Slyker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Slyker!
An out of breath Cain Slyker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.