Post by The Rocketmen on Dec 13, 2012 7:42:43 GMT -5
Matt Kryzanowski looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Morrigan Minerva looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Matt Kryzanowski today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
The Raven launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phoenix with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
The Phoenix was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva has seen better days.
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
The Phoenix blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Phoenix is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The Phoenix receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven throws a low kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Raven.
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
The Raven throws a low kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks.
The Phoenix tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
that forces The Raven to try and defend better.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Raven has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Raven fires low kicks
that fail to land.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
The Phoenix deflects it.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Raven's chin
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Morrigan Minerva 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.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
connects with The Raven.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bad move from Matt Kryzanowski
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Matt Kryzanowski blocks
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Morrigan Minerva caliber.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Morrigan Minerva caliber.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Matt Kryzanowski attempts to cut off The Raven with punches
The Raven avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The Raven steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski has punished The Raven very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Matt Kryzanowski blocks
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid shot from Matt Kryzanowski to the body.
The Raven blocks in time.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
makes The Raven stumble back!
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
The Phoenix blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Kryzanowski looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
The Raven ducks under...
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Raven.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva tries a middle kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks and steps away.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past The Raven.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes The Raven's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Morrigan Minerva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
The Raven is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
that visibly pains The Phoenix.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Raven steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phoenix's knee!
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 3:40 in the 5 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Morrigan Minerva!
The Phoenix dodges!
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
The Phoenix goes to the body...
his punches graze The Raven's arm.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Phoenix and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 38/75 (51%)
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 87,15
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 22/44 (50%)
Kicks 15/29 (52%)
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 73
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
What a huge upset! Morrigan Minerva is the winner!
Heavy kicks and strikes combo by Minerva to kick things off, Kruze retaliates towards the end of the first round. Kruze out throwing everything he has in the second. Minerva back to using kicks to strikes combos in the third. Both fighters exchanging in the fourth round. Both fighters throw to the finish, very tight fight.
Morrigan Minerva looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
And there you go! I would put my money on Matt Kryzanowski today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
The Raven launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phoenix with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
The Phoenix was covering for a middle kick but that one almost knocked off his head!
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva has seen better days.
The Raven fires low kicks
punishing The Phoenix's legs repeatedly.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix pushes Morrigan Minerva and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva tries a high kick!
The Phoenix blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The Phoenix is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The Phoenix receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Raven throws a low kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Raven.
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
The Raven throws a low kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks.
The Phoenix tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
that forces The Raven to try and defend better.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
The Raven has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Raven fires low kicks
that fail to land.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
The Raven only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
The Phoenix deflects it.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Raven's chin
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Morrigan Minerva 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.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 3
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Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
connects with The Raven.
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bad move from Matt Kryzanowski
allows The Raven to land a solid head kick.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Good front kick from The Raven!
Matt Kryzanowski blocks
Morrigan Minerva burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Morrigan Minerva is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Morrigan Minerva caliber.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Morrigan Minerva caliber.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Middle kick from The Raven.
The kick just misses.
The Raven clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
Matt Kryzanowski attempts to cut off The Raven with punches
The Raven avoids getting cornered.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
The Raven steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski has punished The Raven very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
Matt Kryzanowski blocks
The Raven studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Morrigan Minerva moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:05 in the 3 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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Solid shot from Matt Kryzanowski to the body.
The Raven blocks in time.
The clock says 0:20 in the 4 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
makes The Raven stumble back!
Solid low kick from Morrigan Minerva.
For sure, that had to hurt!
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
The Raven launches a furious low kick!
The Phoenix blocks.
Poorly executed technique. Matt Kryzanowski looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
The Raven ducks under...
Morrigan Minerva circles around The Phoenix
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The people here in American Bank Center (Corpus Christi, TX) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Morrigan Minerva jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Raven looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Several good body shots
are evaded by The Raven.
Morrigan Minerva fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva tries a middle kick
Matt Kryzanowski blocks and steps away.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Raven pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 4 round
Morrigan Minerva is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva launches a low kick
that gets blocked quickly.
Morrigan Minerva gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past The Raven.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Raven and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Morrigan Minerva looks rather shattered.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Morrigan Minerva and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That was a close round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes The Raven's right cheek.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some counter punches against Morrigan Minerva
land while he's on his bicycle.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
The Raven is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The Raven moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Solid kick to the leg from Morrigan Minerva
that visibly pains The Phoenix.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Raven looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:45 in the 5 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Morrigan Minerva. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Raven steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Morrigan Minerva launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Phoenix's knee!
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 3:40 in the 5 round
Brutal-looking high kick from Morrigan Minerva!
The Phoenix dodges!
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
The Phoenix goes to the body...
his punches graze The Raven's arm.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Phoenix and The Raven circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Morrigan Minerva is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski and The Raven engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Winner is Morrigan Minerva by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 38/75 (51%)
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 87,15
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Morrigan Minerva
Punches 22/44 (50%)
Kicks 15/29 (52%)
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 73
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
What a huge upset! Morrigan Minerva is the winner!
Heavy kicks and strikes combo by Minerva to kick things off, Kruze retaliates towards the end of the first round. Kruze out throwing everything he has in the second. Minerva back to using kicks to strikes combos in the third. Both fighters exchanging in the fourth round. Both fighters throw to the finish, very tight fight.