Post by The Rocketmen on Dec 28, 2012 10:49:36 GMT -5
Matt Kryzanowski looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Furious Styles looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Kryzanowski is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes Furious's right cheek.
Furious Styles goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Phoenix seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Furious Styles attempts to cut off The Phoenix with punches
The Phoenix reels from the strikes.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
that forces Furious to try and defend better.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) 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 clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Furious Styles
Good shot! The Phoenix has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Furious Styles takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Furious Styles moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Furious Styles attempts to cut off The Phoenix with punches
The Phoenix reels from the strikes.
The Phoenix is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Furious defends.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Furious Styles tries to take advantage...
Furious Styles tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phoenix ribs hard
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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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The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Furious has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Furious.
Furious Styles is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Furious and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix pushes Furious Styles and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Furious Styles was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phoenix is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Furious struggles... Matt Kryzanowski is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Furious blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Furious blocks with confidence
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
mostly hits air.
Furious is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Furious followed by a hard jab
Matt Kryzanowski stumbles back.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 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 Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Furious Styles's punches
The Phoenix measures the resilience of Furious's chin with an uppercut while Furious lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski is fading quickly.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Furious Styles moves aside looking for a counter...
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Furious with his jab.
Furious isn't fazed.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Furious Styles is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Furious Styles has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Furious Styles jumps backwards and frees his leg.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski tries a hook to the body
but Furious manages to dodge it
Furious is trying to counter now!
Furious tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Furious is clinching with The Phoenix.
Furious Styles tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Furious circles out and slips free of Matt Kryzanowski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Furious is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phoenix.
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Round 5
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Not a desiderable position that The Phoenix is in now. Furious Styles is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Phoenix
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
Furious slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Bang! Furious stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Furious blocks that. It was easy!
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Furious Styles moves aside looking for a counter...
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
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.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Some counter punches against Furious Styles
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Phoenix misses a step and Furious Styles sees an opportunity to counter him!
Furious Styles fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Furious
to no visible effect.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The Phoenix is holding Furious Styles's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Furious Styles shows great balance while pushing away Matt Kryzanowski
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Furious.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Furious Styles has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Matt Kryzanowski.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 25/58 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 152,11
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Furious Styles
Punches 34/46 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 253,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
This was a funtastic slug fest. By the final two rounds, Kruze turned into a snail fest and Styles still had stamina to go another few rounds. It comes down to action to determine a winner.
Furious Styles looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Kryzanowski is the better fighter in my opinion. It would be an upset if he loses today.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes Furious's right cheek.
Furious Styles goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
That one hits but The Phoenix seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
Furious Styles attempts to cut off The Phoenix with punches
The Phoenix reels from the strikes.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
that forces Furious to try and defend better.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) 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 clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Quick hook by Furious Styles
Good shot! The Phoenix has reasons to be worried.
The clock says 3:20 in the 1 round
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Furious Styles takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Furious Styles moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Furious Styles attempts to cut off The Phoenix with punches
The Phoenix reels from the strikes.
The Phoenix is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
Solid jabs from Matt Kryzanowski.
Furious defends.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Furious Styles tries to take advantage...
Furious Styles tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phoenix ribs hard
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:35 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
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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The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Furious has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of Furious.
Furious Styles is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
Furious and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix pushes Furious Styles and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Furious Styles was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:40 in the 2 round
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
The Phoenix is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Furious struggles... Matt Kryzanowski is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Furious blocks that. It was easy!
The clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Furious blocks with confidence
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
mostly hits air.
Furious is trying to counter now!
Crisp uppercut by Furious followed by a hard jab
Matt Kryzanowski stumbles back.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 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 Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Furious Styles's punches
The Phoenix measures the resilience of Furious's chin with an uppercut while Furious lands some great crosses.
The clock says 0:45 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski is fading quickly.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Furious Styles moves aside looking for a counter...
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Furious with his jab.
Furious isn't fazed.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:00 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious Styles and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Furious Styles is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
Furious Styles has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Furious Styles jumps backwards and frees his leg.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:20 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Furious Styles is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski tries a hook to the body
but Furious manages to dodge it
Furious is trying to counter now!
Furious tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Furious is clinching with The Phoenix.
Furious Styles tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
Furious circles out and slips free of Matt Kryzanowski's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fight is still up for grabs at this point.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Furious Styles is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:40 in the 4 round
Furious is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
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.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Phoenix.
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Round 5
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Not a desiderable position that The Phoenix is in now. Furious Styles is well knowed for his strong and relentless GnP.
Furious moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Good movement from The Phoenix
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
Furious slips out of danger.
The clock says 0:45 in the 5 round
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Bang! Furious stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 0:55 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
Furious blocks that. It was easy!
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Furious Styles moves aside looking for a counter...
Furious Styles fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:55 in the 5 round
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:05 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Furious
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.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Some counter punches against Furious Styles
almost hit him as he moves away.
The Phoenix misses a step and Furious Styles sees an opportunity to counter him!
Furious Styles fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Furious
to no visible effect.
Furious studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix and Furious circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
The Phoenix is holding Furious Styles's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Furious Styles shows great balance while pushing away Matt Kryzanowski
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Furious.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Furious Styles has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Furious and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Matt Kryzanowski.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 25/58 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/4 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 152,11
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Furious Styles
Punches 34/46 (74%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Damage caused 253,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
This was a funtastic slug fest. By the final two rounds, Kruze turned into a snail fest and Styles still had stamina to go another few rounds. It comes down to action to determine a winner.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!