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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Cappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Slyker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cappuccino might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I Shot the Sheriff. The crowd seem to be enjoying Slyker's choice of entrance music: Richard Wagner - Ride of the Valkyries. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Al Cappuccino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Slyker!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cappuccino doesn't manage to clinch there - Slyker circles away.
Slyker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Slyker blocks the low kick.
Cappuccino misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Cappuccino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cappuccino misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Slyker blocks the leg kick.
Slyker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cappuccino tries to clinch up.
Slyker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slyker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cappuccino tried to score with a low kick but Slyker checks it.
A good leg kick by Cappuccino.
Cappuccino tries to clinch but Slyker moves out of range.
Slyker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick but Slyker checks it.
Slyker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cappuccino was well out of range. Poor timing from Slyker.
Slyker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Al Cappuccino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Slyker blocks a leg kick.
Cappuccino thuds his shin into the meat of Slyker's side.
Slyker moves out of range as Cappuccino strikes.
Slyker shoots in but Cappuccino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Al Cappuccino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cappuccino throws a head kick but Slyker moves out of range.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick but Slyker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Slyker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cappuccino misses with a kick to the body.
Cappuccino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cappuccino tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Slyker is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slyker avoids the head kick by Cappuccino.
Cappuccino tries to close the distance and clinch but Slyker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cappuccino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cappuccino misses with a knee strike.
Slyker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cappuccino gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cappuccino tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Slyker keeps control of Cappuccino as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slyker has Cappuccino pressed against the cage, preventing Cappuccino from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
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 is looking to work some ground and pound but Cappuccino has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker thows a big elbow that misses.
Slyker works over Cappuccino with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slyker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 looking for a sweep. Not yet Slyker, not yet.
Cappuccino looking to pass the guard.
Slyker is looking to stand up but Cappuccino isn't so interested in that idea.
Slyker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cappuccino is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cappuccino cracks the inside of Slyker's front leg.
Nice body kick from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Slyker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cappuccino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Slyker is out of range.
Cappuccino thows a body kick. Slyker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Cappuccino takes a swing at Slyker's ribcage but misses.
Cappuccino looks for the body kick but Slyker saw that one coming.
Cappuccino is looking to clinch but Slyker is avoiding it.
Slyker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Cappuccino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slyker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cappuccino as he avoids it easily.
Slyker checks a leg kick nicely.
Slyker fails to land the takedown.
Slyker blocks a low kick nicely.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick but Slyker moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cappuccino.
Slyker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Slyker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slyker won't allow Cappuccino to sweep him here.
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cappuccino is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Slyker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cappuccino works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cappuccino leaves Slyker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Al Cappuccino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Slyker.
Cappuccino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Slyker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cappuccino won't be happy with that.
Cappuccino struggling a bit here.
Cappuccino avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Slyker.
Cappuccino is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Slyker there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Slyker.
Slyker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cappuccino to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cappuccino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cappuccino preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cappuccino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cappuccino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cappuccino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slyker.
Slyker thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cappuccino pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Slyker shoots in but Cappuccino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slyker shoots in but no luck this time.
Slyker is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker shoots in but Cappuccino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cappuccino throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick but Slyker moved away.
Slyker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A low kick from Cappuccino misses
and Slyker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cappuccino looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cappuccino trying to keep a closed guard but Slyker is proving a slippery customer.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cappuccino working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker lands a couple of elbows.
Slyker trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cappuccino manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Slyker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slyker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Slyker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slyker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Slyker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cappuccino wants to get back to full guard.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cappuccino closes the distance but Slyker moves to the side
and Slyker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cappuccino tries to roll over but Slyker keeps him under control.
Slyker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Slyker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cappuccino defending well though.
Cappuccino keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Cappuccino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slyker.
Cappuccino has hold of Slyker's hands but Slyker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cain Slyker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slyker misses with a head shot. Cappuccino uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slyker postures up in Cappuccino's guard and throws a big left but Cappuccino blocks it.
Slyker throws a big right hand that misses.
Slyker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Slyker is looking to work some ground and pound but Cappuccino has wrist control.
Slyker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slyker postures up in Cappuccino's guard and throws a big left but Cappuccino blocks it.
Cappuccino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Slyker slips a jab from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Slyker's calf.
Cappuccino lands with an uppercut that bounces Slyker off the cage and back into rage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cappuccino connects with a solid leg kick.
Cappuccino misses with a body kick.
Slyker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cappuccino throws a low kick but Slyker avoids it.
Slyker shoots in and drives through. Cappuccino sprawls well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cappuccino.
Slyker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Slyker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slyker throws a strike but Cappuccino avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Slyker throws a strike but Cappuccino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Slyker wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slyker wants to stand but Cappuccino is controlling the position.
Cappuccino wants to control from the top but Slyker keeps moving.
Slyker pushes Cappuccino off and gets back to his feet.
Al Cappuccino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slyker misses with a takedown attempt - Cappuccino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Slyker checks a low kick from Cappuccino.
Cappuccino throws a leg kick
and Slyker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cappuccino is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slyker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cappuccino blocking the ground and pound attempt from Slyker.
Cappuccino regains full guard. Nicely done.
Slyker missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slyker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cappuccino looking for a sweep. Not yet Cappuccino, not yet.
Cappuccino controlling Slyker's posture.
Slyker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Slyker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Slyker 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Slyker!
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