Post by The Rocketmen on Nov 12, 2012 17:14:06 GMT -5
Matt Kryzanowski looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
Josh Martin shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Phoenix and Ramrod move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Josh Martin
The Phoenix is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Ramrod's torso
that goes wide.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is fading quickly.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ramrod looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Ramrod clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Ramrod defends.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Josh Martin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Ramrod blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Martin jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Ramrod looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Martin goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
Ramrod only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Martin is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
The Phoenix isn't fazed.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Ramrod ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Martin is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Josh Martin moves aside looking for a counter...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
gets blocked by Ramrod.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Ramrod ducks under...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Ramrod, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Ramrod
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Josh Martin to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
Matt Kryzanowski has punished Ramrod very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ramrod is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Josh Martin
The Phoenix is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Ramrod's torso
that goes wide.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Josh Martin jabs at The Phoenix
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Ramrod.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Ramrod defends.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Josh Martin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ramrod looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix pushes Josh Martin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Matt Kryzanowski looks to counter!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Ramrod with his jab.
Ramrod isn't fazed.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Matt Kryzanowski, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Good movement from Ramrod
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ramrod's chin
There is a small laceration on Josh Martin's Chin
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Martin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phoenix blocks that. It was easy!
A punch from Josh Martin
gets blocked by The Phoenix.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Josh Martin moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Josh Martin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Josh Martin to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
I think Josh Martin needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Ramrod and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Josh Martin and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Ramrod pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Martin!
The Phoenix ducks under...
Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Ramrod
to no visible effect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Ramrod
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Ramrod is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix and Ramrod are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
The Phoenix isn't fazed.
Josh Martin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ramrod pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Josh Martin by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 13/45 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 12,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Josh Martin
Punches 15/50 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 22,51
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Because of the lack of commitment to engage, both fighters were actually gaining health throughout the fight. It was a very even fight, and went the way you'd expect two guys with no legs to end a fight with - a split decision, get it? split? in half? ah forget it.
Josh Martin shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Phoenix and Ramrod move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Josh Martin
The Phoenix is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Ramrod's torso
that goes wide.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is fading quickly.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Ramrod looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ramrod launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Ramrod clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Ramrod defends.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Josh Martin takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Ramrod blocks with confidence
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Martin jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Ramrod looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Josh Martin goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
Ramrod only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Martin is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
The Phoenix isn't fazed.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Martin was tooling Matt Kryzanowski for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kryzanowski lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Ramrod ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Martin is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Josh Martin moves aside looking for a counter...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
gets blocked by Ramrod.
The clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Ramrod ducks under...
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Ramrod, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Ramrod
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Solid shot from Josh Martin to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
Matt Kryzanowski has punished Ramrod very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Ramrod is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Josh Martin
The Phoenix is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Ramrod's torso
that goes wide.
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 3 round
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Josh Martin jabs at The Phoenix
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Ramrod.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:55 in the 3 round
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Ramrod defends.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Josh Martin. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Ramrod looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix pushes Josh Martin and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Tremendous strikes from Ramrod!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Poorly executed technique. Matt Kryzanowski looks to counter!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Ramrod with his jab.
Ramrod isn't fazed.
The clock says 4:30 in the 3 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
This round is maybe for Matt Kryzanowski, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Good movement from Ramrod
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Ramrod's chin
There is a small laceration on Josh Martin's Chin
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Josh Martin is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Martin fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phoenix blocks that. It was easy!
A punch from Josh Martin
gets blocked by The Phoenix.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Josh Martin moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 2:10 in the 4 round
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 4 round
Josh Martin fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:35 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Solid shot from Josh Martin to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
I think Josh Martin needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Ramrod and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Josh Martin and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
Ramrod pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:20 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix and Ramrod circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The people here in Civic Centre (Ottawa, Ontario) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 5
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Josh Martin!
The Phoenix ducks under...
Ramrod studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Ramrod
to no visible effect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ramrod steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Ramrod
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Ramrod is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix and Ramrod are at the same level nowadays... This match is very interesting because no one knows who will win.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:30 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Martin is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
The Phoenix isn't fazed.
Josh Martin closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ramrod pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Ramrod moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:30 in the 5 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Josh Martin is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
Winner is Josh Martin by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 13/45 (29%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 12,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Josh Martin
Punches 15/50 (30%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 22,51
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Because of the lack of commitment to engage, both fighters were actually gaining health throughout the fight. It was a very even fight, and went the way you'd expect two guys with no legs to end a fight with - a split decision, get it? split? in half? ah forget it.