Post by The Rocketmen on Jan 10, 2013 12:22:48 GMT -5
Matt Kryzanowski shifts back and forth nervously.
Silas Thammer looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Phoenix and Sick move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer circles around The Phoenix
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kryzanowski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Silas Thammer closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Silas Thammer
that forces The Phoenix to try and defend better.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski has seen better days.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The people here are booing the fighters.
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
Silas Thammer is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
I think Matt Kryzanowski needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer fires an unorthodox punch to The Phoenix's torso
that hits its mark.
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Sick's torso
that goes wide.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Silas Thammer's punches
The Phoenix is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sick.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Silas Thammer is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Silas Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix seems staggered and Silas Thammer runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Silas Thammer tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phoenix's ribs hard
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
There is a small laceration on Matt Kryzanowski's Chin
Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer 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.
The Phoenix leads with a punch
Silas Thammer avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
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 3
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Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes Sick's right cheek.
Silas Thammer is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Silas Thammer jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix seems staggered and Silas Thammer runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sick sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Silas Thammer looks to counter!
Sick tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sick is clinching with The Phoenix.
Sick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Kryzanowski embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sick who put distance between them
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sick 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.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Sick.
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Silas Thammer's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Silas Thammer jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Sick, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Silas Thammer
Matt Kryzanowski looks to pass to mount...
The Phoenix slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Silas Thammer.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
Silas Thammer tries to roll on the ground...
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
Sick is in closed guard... The Phoenix tries to roll on the ground!
Silas Thammer uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
Sick is in closed guard... The Phoenix tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Silas Thammer!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Silas Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Silas Thammer gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix is in closed guard... Sick tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Silas Thammer has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Silas Thammer in his guard...
Silas Thammer keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll on the ground...
Sick knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll on the ground...
Sick knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sick is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
A punch from Silas Thammer
gets blocked by The Phoenix.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
Sick only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Sick blocks with confidence
The Phoenix misses a step and Silas Thammer sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sick launches a hook to the body
Matt Kryzanowski moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Sick
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.
Silas Thammer has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sick moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Silas Thammer moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
I think Silas Thammer needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer shows great balance while pushing away Matt Kryzanowski
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Sick is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Sick steps forward
The Phoenix feints.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Silas Thammer jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Silas Thammer was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
I think Silas Thammer needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Silas Thammer is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Matt Kryzanowski has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 24/57 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 31,32
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 84 s
Statistics: Silas Thammer
Punches 48/77 (62%)
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 200,64
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 84 s
Silas Thammer looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
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 Phoenix and Sick move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer circles around The Phoenix
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kryzanowski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Silas Thammer closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Brilliant combination from Silas Thammer
that forces The Phoenix to try and defend better.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:00 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski has seen better days.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:30 in the 1 round
The people here are booing the fighters.
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
Silas Thammer is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
I think Matt Kryzanowski needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 0:20 in the 2 round
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer fires an unorthodox punch to The Phoenix's torso
that hits its mark.
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Sick's torso
that goes wide.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Silas Thammer's punches
The Phoenix is on the receiving end of a great combo by Sick.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
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 3:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Silas Thammer is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Silas Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix seems staggered and Silas Thammer runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The people here are booing the fighters.
Silas Thammer tries a hook to the body
and hits The Phoenix's ribs hard
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:20 in the 2 round
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Phoenix's chin
There is a small laceration on Matt Kryzanowski's Chin
Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer 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.
The Phoenix leads with a punch
Silas Thammer avoids it and lands flush with a counter uppercut!
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 3
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Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
grazes Sick's right cheek.
Silas Thammer is measuring The Phoenix with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Silas Thammer jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix seems staggered and Silas Thammer runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 1:00 in the 3 round
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Sick sprawls and remains on his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Silas Thammer looks to counter!
Sick tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Sick is clinching with The Phoenix.
Sick doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Matt Kryzanowski embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Sick who put distance between them
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sick 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.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 3 round
A punch from Matt Kryzanowski
whizzes past Sick.
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
The Phoenix looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Silas Thammer's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Silas Thammer jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for Sick, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 4
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Sick launches a hook to the body
Bang! The Phoenix stops that one with his ribs!
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
hitting his chest.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 0:35 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Silas Thammer
Matt Kryzanowski looks to pass to mount...
The Phoenix slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Silas Thammer.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
Silas Thammer tries to roll on the ground...
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
Sick is in closed guard... The Phoenix tries to roll on the ground!
Silas Thammer uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
The clock says 1:05 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
Sick is in closed guard... The Phoenix tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Silas Thammer!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Silas Thammer tries to roll to his side and trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard...
Silas Thammer gets his hips out and gets to full guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix is in closed guard... Sick tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Silas Thammer has punished The Phoenix very much. He has lost his confidence in winning this fight.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Silas Thammer in his guard...
Silas Thammer keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll on the ground...
Sick knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll on the ground...
Sick knows how to keep his advantage on the ground.
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 Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are cheering for the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sick is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:30 in the 4 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
A punch from Silas Thammer
gets blocked by The Phoenix.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:35 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kryzanowski jumps back and jabs
Sick only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Sick blocks with confidence
The Phoenix misses a step and Silas Thammer sees an opportunity to counter him!
Sick launches a hook to the body
Matt Kryzanowski moves aside looking for a counter...
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Sick
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.
Silas Thammer has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 5
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Sick moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Phoenix launches a hook to the body
Silas Thammer moves aside looking for a counter...
The clock says 1:30 in the 5 round
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
I think Silas Thammer needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Phoenix moves back and takes a deep breath.
Sick looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kryzanowski's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:30 in the 5 round
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer shows great balance while pushing away Matt Kryzanowski
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:15 in the 5 round
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Matt Kryzanowski
Sick is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 5 round
Sick steps forward
The Phoenix feints.
The clock says 3:45 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski goes with a looping right hand while Silas Thammer jumps back and jabs
The Phoenix only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Silas Thammer was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
I think Silas Thammer needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Silas Thammer is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
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.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
Matt Kryzanowski has to be confident that he won that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 24/57 (42%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/5 (20%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 31,32
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 84 s
Statistics: Silas Thammer
Punches 48/77 (62%)
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 200,64
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 84 s
