Post by The Rocketmen on Jan 4, 2013 7:46:32 GMT -5
Matt Kryzanowski looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Ryo-san Hazuki looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Kryzanowski is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hacker stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hacker seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Hacker is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phoenix.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker is holding Matt Kryzanowski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kryzanowski shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Some big punches are landing!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski was tooling Ryo-san Hazuki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryo-san Hazuki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ryo-san Hazuki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phoenix won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski is looking to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski pushes Hacker's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phoenix who is in full mount! Hacker is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Kryzanowski pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The people here in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Phoenix, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hacker is holding Matt Kryzanowski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kryzanowski shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryo-san Hazuki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phoenix has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The Phoenix doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phoenix who put distance between them
A left hook from The Phoenix
grazes the chin of Hacker.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki 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.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
The Phoenix wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Hacker looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phoenix won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski tries to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
The Phoenix sits over his knees and pushes away Hacker's leg!
Matt Kryzanowski is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Phoenix tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker
Hacker has given his back to Matt Kryzanowski who is trying to get one hook in!
Matt Kryzanowski has one hook in!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
The Phoenix has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hacker.
Nicely done! The Phoenix now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with two hooks in
The Phoenix tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hacker!
Hacker adopts the turtle defense and The Phoenix is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hacker is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Matt Kryzanowski to the body.
Hacker didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Phoenix is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
The Phoenix uses his strength to keep The Phoenix at a disadvantage
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker
Some of the people here are booing!
The Phoenix tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hacker! The Phoenix has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
The Phoenix moves forward looking for some action
Matt Kryzanowski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
I think Ryo-san Hazuki needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
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 4:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and launches himself over Hacker!
Nice move by The Phoenix who clinches and pushes Hacker against the cage
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
Hacker slips out of danger.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Phoenix goes to the body...
his punches graze Hacker's arm.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take advantage...
Ryo-san Hazuki leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phoenix
The Phoenix wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryo-san Hazuki swings and The Phoenix has to retreat
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Hacker is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Hacker is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Hacker with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Good movement from The Phoenix
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phoenix sprawls and remains on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phoenix moves forward looking for some action
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles a bit before breaking The Phoenix's attemp of grappling
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phoenix sprawls and remains on his feet.
Some of the people here are booing!
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Hacker
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Ryo-san Hazuki moves aside looking for a counter...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Hacker launches a stiff jab!
The Phoenix ducks that one.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Hacker is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ryo-san Hazuki is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
The Phoenix wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hacker wants nothing of that and pushes The Phoenix.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 28/50 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 196,17
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/21 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 5,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 296 s
What can you say? All Kruze vs. failed takedowns.
Ryo-san Hazuki looks like he's feeling the pressure.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Matt Kryzanowski is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Bang! Hacker stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
That one hits but Hacker seems unaffected, countering with a few punches of his own. Great exchange here.
Hacker looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Hacker is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Phoenix.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker is holding Matt Kryzanowski's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kryzanowski shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Some big punches are landing!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski was tooling Ryo-san Hazuki for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Ryo-san Hazuki lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ryo-san Hazuki closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phoenix won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski is looking to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski pushes Hacker's leg and tries to move to full mount.
Nice move by The Phoenix who is in full mount! Hacker is in trouble now!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Matt Kryzanowski pushes Ryo-san Hazuki down and prevents his attempts to escape
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The people here in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Ryo-san Hazuki efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
The round is for The Phoenix, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 2
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Hacker is holding Matt Kryzanowski's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Matt Kryzanowski shows great balance while pushing away Ryo-san Hazuki
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryo-san Hazuki moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Phoenix has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The Phoenix doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Ryo-san Hazuki embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from The Phoenix who put distance between them
A left hook from The Phoenix
grazes the chin of Hacker.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The clock says 1:00 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki 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.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
The Phoenix wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Hacker looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Phoenix won't budge, forcing Hacker to pull guard.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski is cooling the fight on the ground
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Hacker
Matt Kryzanowski tries to pass Ryo-san Hazuki's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Hacker
The Phoenix sits over his knees and pushes away Hacker's leg!
Matt Kryzanowski is able to put away his leg and then jumps to side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll on the ground...
The Phoenix knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
The Phoenix tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker
Hacker has given his back to Matt Kryzanowski who is trying to get one hook in!
Matt Kryzanowski has one hook in!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
The Phoenix has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for Hacker.
Nicely done! The Phoenix now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with two hooks in
The Phoenix tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for Hacker!
Hacker adopts the turtle defense and The Phoenix is ready to make his way to the victory with a round of punches!
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Hacker is the winner of this round.
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Round 3
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Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Hacker has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Solid shot from Matt Kryzanowski to the body.
Hacker didn't like that.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
The Phoenix is holding Ryo-san Hazuki's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Ryo-san Hazuki loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Hacker tries to show some ground skills
The Phoenix uses his strength to keep The Phoenix at a disadvantage
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Ryo-san Hazuki...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Ryo-san Hazuki
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls him over and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker
Some of the people here are booing!
The Phoenix tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for Hacker! The Phoenix has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over Hacker with one hook in
Hacker has to use some of his skills to escape safely from this position...
Hacker is unable to find a way to scape from this.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in ARCO Arena (Sacramento, CA) are cheering for the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Hacker clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kryzanowski to fight back!
The Phoenix moves forward looking for some action
Matt Kryzanowski shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
I think Ryo-san Hazuki needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Ryo-san Hazuki takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
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 4:25 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Ryo-san Hazuki jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
Ryo-san Hazuki is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Hacker is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and launches himself over Hacker!
Nice move by The Phoenix who clinches and pushes Hacker against the cage
Matt Kryzanowski tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Phoenix circles out and slips free of Ryo-san Hazuki's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 4 round
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Ryo-san Hazuki is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix launches a flurry of punches
Hacker slips out of danger.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:40 in the 4 round
The Phoenix goes to the body...
his punches graze Hacker's arm.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take advantage...
Ryo-san Hazuki leans forwards and tries to grapple with The Phoenix
The Phoenix wants to mantain the distance and ducks that one.
Hacker and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
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 looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Ryo-san Hazuki's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the action to his favourite field as he tries to grapple
Ryo-san Hazuki swings and The Phoenix has to retreat
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Hacker moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 5
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The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
Hacker is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Hacker is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Hacker with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Good movement from The Phoenix
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:50 in the 5 round
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phoenix sprawls and remains on his feet.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Ryo-san Hazuki attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Hacker misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phoenix moves forward looking for some action
Ryo-san Hazuki struggles a bit before breaking The Phoenix's attemp of grappling
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Hacker grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
The Phoenix struggles... Ryo-san Hazuki is unable to take him down
Hacker studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Hacker fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
The Phoenix sprawls and remains on his feet.
Some of the people here are booing!
Ryo-san Hazuki fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ryo-san Hazuki has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Hacker
to no visible effect.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Ryo-san Hazuki moves aside looking for a counter...
Ryo-san Hazuki tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Matt Kryzanowski jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 4:40 in the 5 round
Hacker launches a stiff jab!
The Phoenix ducks that one.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Hacker is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
Ryo-san Hazuki is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
Ryo-san Hazuki shoots for a double leg takedown!
Matt Kryzanowski sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Ryo-san Hazuki gets sloppy and Matt Kryzanowski tries to take advantage...
The Phoenix wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Hacker wants nothing of that and pushes The Phoenix.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 28/50 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Damage caused 196,17
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 296 s
Statistics: Ryo-san Hazuki
Punches 11/26 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/21 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%)
Damage caused 5,35
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 296 s
What can you say? All Kruze vs. failed takedowns.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!