Post by The Rocketmen on Mar 1, 2013 17:05:35 GMT -5
Silas Thammer looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Matt Kryzanowski shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Silas Thammer is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sick and The Phoenix move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
connects with The Phoenix.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sick's chin
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fires an unorthodox punch to The Phoenix's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Sick launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phoenix with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Sick is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Silas Thammer
that stun The Phoenix.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Silas Thammer
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 looks to mount Silas Thammer...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Silas Thammer efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Silas Thammer tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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 hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
Sick tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix struggles on the ground and tries to break Silas Thammer's guard...
Sick doesn't want to free his opponent and The Phoenix continues in closed guard
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
Matt Kryzanowski looks to posture up and open Silas Thammer's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski forces Silas Thammer to open his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Sick
Silas Thammer tries to close the guard.
Sick put Matt Kryzanowski in closed guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
Sick holds Matt Kryzanowski's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phoenix misses a step and Silas Thammer sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Silas Thammer in his guard...
Silas Thammer rolls him over and takes his back!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has Sick controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Matt Kryzanowski
tags Sick.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phoenix launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sick with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Sick
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
connects with Sick.
There is a small laceration on Silas Thammer's Right cheek
Matt Kryzanowski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sick won't budge, forcing The Phoenix to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
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 1:25 in the 2 round
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
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 Phoenix clumsily fails here and it's time for Silas Thammer to fight back!
Silas Thammer is looking to pass Matt Kryzanowski's guard...
Silas Thammer gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Silas Thammer is in half guard over The Phoenix
Matt Kryzanowski tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Silas Thammer is in half guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer is in open guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix tries to close his guard around Sick
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix works on the ground with his fingers over Sick's face
Sick shakes his head and continues fighting 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
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
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Silas Thammer tries to take advantage...
Sick tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Silas Thammer fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Silas Thammer jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sick 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.
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Sick's torso
that hits its mark.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kryzanowski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sick launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Silas Thammer!
The Phoenix is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer looks rather shattered.
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
Matt Kryzanowski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Silas Thammer sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some of the people here are booing!
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
surprises Sick!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Silas Thammer 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 Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters 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.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Silas Thammer
that forces The Phoenix to try and defend better.
Some counter punches against Matt Kryzanowski
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Sick with his jab.
Sick isn't fazed.
Sick steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sick 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sick has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sick looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Sick blocks with confidence
Sick is trying to counter now!
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phoenix blocks that. It was easy!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The Phoenix leads with a punch
Silas Thammer evades but whiffs with a counter.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Kryzanowski.
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Round 5
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Silas Thammer launches a body shot
The Phoenix dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Sick steps forward
Matt Kryzanowski catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sick's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Kryzanowski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Silas Thammer to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
mostly hits air.
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Silas Thammer didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Sick
Silas Thammer attempts to move to full guard
Silas Thammer manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
Sick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Silas Thammer looks to counter!
Sick launches a few weak punches
The Phoenix blocks them effectively.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix tries to improve position.
Sick adjusts and closes his 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
Sick tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Silas Thammer controls the situation despite Matt Kryzanowski efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Silas Thammer rolls Matt Kryzanowski to his stomach and takes his back!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has given his back to Silas Thammer who is trying to get one hook in!
Silas Thammer has one hook in!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
Sick has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phoenix.
The Phoenix uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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!
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer circles around The Phoenix
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
mostly hits air.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Sick!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Sick misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Sick
to no visible effect.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Silas Thammer
Punches 37/70 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 122,36
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 37/66 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 258,84
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 325 s
Literally squeaked by.
Matt Kryzanowski shifts back and forth nervously.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
Silas Thammer is going to have a hard fight according to the bets.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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Sick and The Phoenix move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
connects with The Phoenix.
The clock says 0:30 in the 1 round
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on Sick's chin
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer fires an unorthodox punch to The Phoenix's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix decides to launch some tentative punches
Sick launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Phoenix with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The two exchange wildly
Sick is connecting with a few punches
Some nice shots from Silas Thammer
that stun The Phoenix.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
The people here in Mellon Arena (Pittsburgh, PA) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:30 in the 1 round
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix is holding Silas Thammer's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Silas Thammer loses balance and goes to the ground.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Silas Thammer
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 looks to mount Silas Thammer...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Silas Thammer efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Silas Thammer
Silas Thammer tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
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 hip out and moves to full guard.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
Sick tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He succeeds!
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix struggles on the ground and tries to break Silas Thammer's guard...
Sick doesn't want to free his opponent and The Phoenix continues in closed guard
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
The Phoenix breaths deeply while on the ground
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
Matt Kryzanowski looks to posture up and open Silas Thammer's guard...
Matt Kryzanowski forces Silas Thammer to open his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground..
He gets half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Sick
Silas Thammer tries to close the guard.
Sick put Matt Kryzanowski in closed guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over Sick
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
Sick holds Matt Kryzanowski's head against his chin in the closed guard.
The Phoenix misses a step and Silas Thammer sees an opportunity to counter him!
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
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Silas Thammer in his guard...
Silas Thammer rolls him over and takes his back!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has Sick controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Shovel hook by Matt Kryzanowski
tags Sick.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Sick is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
The Phoenix launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Sick with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The clock says 0:40 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski circles around Sick
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
A solid combination from Matt Kryzanowski
connects with Sick.
There is a small laceration on Silas Thammer's Right cheek
Matt Kryzanowski tries to bring the fight to the ground
Sick won't budge, forcing The Phoenix to pull guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
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 1:25 in the 2 round
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
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 Phoenix clumsily fails here and it's time for Silas Thammer to fight back!
Silas Thammer is looking to pass Matt Kryzanowski's guard...
Silas Thammer gets his hips free and moves to half guard.
Silas Thammer is in half guard over The Phoenix
Matt Kryzanowski tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
Silas Thammer is in half guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Matt Kryzanowski attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski manages to switch to full guard.
The clock says 2:05 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer is in open guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix tries to close his guard around Sick
He succeeds!
The clock says 2:10 in the 2 round
Silas Thammer is in closed guard over The Phoenix
The Phoenix works on the ground with his fingers over Sick's face
Sick shakes his head and continues fighting 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
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
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Silas Thammer tries to take advantage...
Sick tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Silas Thammer fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
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.
Matt Kryzanowski takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Silas Thammer jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
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.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sick 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.
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kryzanowski fires an unorthodox punch to Sick's torso
that hits its mark.
Josh Rosenthal tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski and Sick engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are connecting and this could be ending soon if either lands a lucky punch.
Sick decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kryzanowski takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Sick launches a flurry of punches
but only manages to land glancing blows.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Silas Thammer!
The Phoenix is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Sick studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer looks rather shattered.
A punch from Silas Thammer
grazes The Phoenix's left cheek.
Good movement from The Phoenix
who is bobbing and weaving.
Matt Kryzanowski shoots for a double leg takedown!
Silas Thammer sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The Phoenix and Sick circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Some of the people here are booing!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Some of the people here are booing!
The Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:50 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is visibly gassed. You have to wonder how hard he trained for this fight.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
surprises Sick!
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kryzanowski is tough but fatigue makes cowards of men. He should slow down and conserve what energy he has left.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Silas Thammer 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 Phoenix pushes Silas Thammer and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
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 Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Sick moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Silas Thammer is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Both fighters 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.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Brilliant combination from Silas Thammer
that forces The Phoenix to try and defend better.
Some counter punches against Matt Kryzanowski
almost hit him as he moves away.
The clock says 1:45 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer jabs at The Phoenix
to no visible effect.
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
Matt Kryzanowski is measuring Sick with his jab.
Sick isn't fazed.
Sick steps backwards away from Matt Kryzanowski. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Bone shattering straight right hand from Matt Kryzanowski!
Sick ducks under...
The Phoenix looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Silas Thammer. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Sick 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.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:05 in the 4 round
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:15 in the 4 round
Silas Thammer takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Sick has his hand down and he is just willing the round to end. He will need better cardio training in the future.
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Sick looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
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!
Tremendous strikes from The Phoenix!
Sick blocks with confidence
Sick is trying to counter now!
Silas Thammer fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Phoenix blocks that. It was easy!
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
The Phoenix leads with a punch
Silas Thammer evades but whiffs with a counter.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
Sick pushes Matt Kryzanowski and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
You have to give that round to Matt Kryzanowski.
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Round 5
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Silas Thammer launches a body shot
The Phoenix dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
The clock says 0:20 in the 5 round
Sick steps forward
Matt Kryzanowski catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Sick's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Matt Kryzanowski tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
Sick tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Solid shot from Silas Thammer to the body.
The Phoenix blocks in time.
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
mostly hits air.
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Silas Thammer didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground...
..and gets to half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over Sick
Silas Thammer attempts to move to full guard
Silas Thammer manages to switch to full guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
Sick is taking this opportunity to rest.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix moves on the ground..
...he makes no progress.
Poorly executed technique. Silas Thammer looks to counter!
Sick launches a few weak punches
The Phoenix blocks them effectively.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over Sick
The Phoenix tries to improve position.
Sick adjusts and closes his 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
Sick tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Silas Thammer controls the situation despite Matt Kryzanowski efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Silas Thammer is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Silas Thammer rolls Matt Kryzanowski to his stomach and takes his back!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has given his back to Silas Thammer who is trying to get one hook in!
Silas Thammer has one hook in!
Sick is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
Sick has one hook in and is trying to get the second one! If he succeed things are goint to get very bad for The Phoenix.
The Phoenix uses his leg as leverage and manages to keep himself safe for now.
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Silas Thammer is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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!
Sick and The Phoenix circle around the center of the cage.
Silas Thammer circles around The Phoenix
A solid combination from Silas Thammer
mostly hits air.
Matt Kryzanowski is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kryzanowski looks rather shattered.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 5 round
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Silas Thammer and The Phoenix engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 3:50 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 4:15 in the 5 round
Matt Kryzanowski fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 5 round
Tremendous strikes from Sick!
The Phoenix blocks with confidence
Sick misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
Matt Kryzanowski jabs at Sick
to no visible effect.
Silas Thammer fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round.
Winner is Matt Kryzanowski by Split decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Silas Thammer
Punches 37/70 (53%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 122,36
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 325 s
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 37/66 (56%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 2/5 (40%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 258,84
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 325 s
Literally squeaked by.
lol
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!