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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (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. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Cain Slyker enters the cage!
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220 lbs
31 - 38 - 0 |
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186 cm
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215 lbs
37 - 32 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 38 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 32 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slyker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rogers.
Slyker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Slyker closes the distance and clinches up with Rogers, looking for a takedown. Slyker pushes Rogers against the cage but Rogers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slyker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rogers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Slyker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogers doesn't seem bothered though.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slyker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slyker shoots for a takedown but Rogers saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Slyker checks the leg kick.
Slyker darts in looking for a takedown but Rogers gets double underhooks and turns Slyker into the cage.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Rogers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rogers moves into the clinch successfully.
Rogers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Slyker is defending well.
Slyker pulls Rogers into guard.
Rogers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rogers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Slyker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Slyker has escaped and now he's on top!
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.
Rogers controlling Slyker's posture.
Slyker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rogers dives on top into guard.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Slyker is keeping the position.
Rogers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's two 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.
Rogers stops Slyker from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rogers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rogers just content to control the position.
Rogers is looking to take a break and control but Slyker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rogers advances to full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker is squirming around, avoiding Rogers's attempts to control the action.
Slyker wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Slyker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rogers tries to control but Slyker wriggling away.
Rogers content just to control the position here.
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.
Rogers has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rogers is stalling here but it's allowed Slyker to get half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rogers keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slyker dives in and scores a takedown into Rogers's guard.
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rogers pulls Slyker in to control the position.
Slyker throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Rogers stopping the sweep attempt from Slyker.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Rogers as Slyker shoots in.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Slyker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Slyker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers cracks Slyker with a good jab.
Slyker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slyker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Slyker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rogers rushes Slyker and presses him up against the cage.
Rogers is pressed up against the cage. Slyker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rogers down to the mat. Rogers avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Slyker tries for a takedown but Rogers circles away easily
and Rogers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
Slyker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rogers defends it nicely.
Rogers works over Slyker's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Slyker backing up. Slyker nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slyker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers throws a big counter combination but Slyker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
Rogers rushes Slyker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rogers gets underhooks to prevent Slyker's takedown attempt.
Rogers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slyker pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rogers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slyker fails with a takedown attempt.
Slyker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slyker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Rogers.
Rogers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
Slyker gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers advances position into side control!
Rogers throws an elbow but Slyker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rogers controls the position from side control.
Slyker bucks up and tries to throw Rogers off but instead Rogers has got his back!
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rogers really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Slyker.
Rogers is persistently looking for the submission but Slyker is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rogers has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Slyker has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Rogers is hanging on to Slyker's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Slyker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rogers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rogers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slyker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rogers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slyker can do to turn this around?
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Slyker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rogers is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slyker is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slyker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers darts in and clinches Slyker up against the cage.
Slyker jumps guard but Rogers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers breaks from the clinch.
Slyker fails with the takedown.
Slyker has Rogers up against the cage in a clinch.
Slyker wants to take the fight to the mat but Rogers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Steve Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Slyker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slyker has a takedown stuffed.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rogers but Rogers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slyker misses with a double jab.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Slyker gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers stands up from Slyker's guard - Rogers perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rogers as he jumps to the side.
Rogers is looking for a counter combo.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slyker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Rogers is looking to counter punch.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers swinging wildly here.
Slyker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slyker shoots for a double leg takedown but Rogers sprawls well. He's pushed Slyker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rogers throws a right and a left that Slyker avoids nicely.
Rogers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Slyker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rogers sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Slyker somewhat.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Slyker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Slyker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Slyker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers darts in looking for a takedown but Slyker gets double underhooks and turns Rogers into the cage.
Rogers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers connects with a crisp jab.
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 misses with the combination.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rogers forces Slyker back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Slyker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rogers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rogers has got his arm under Slyker's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Slyker has spun round into Rogers's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rogers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rogers controls Slyker momentarily but Slyker frees himself.
Cain Slyker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slyker cracks Rogers with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rogers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
After winning the bout, Steve Rogers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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