Post by The Rocketmen on Jul 14, 2013 18:36:55 GMT -5
Norm Cannon looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
Matt Kryzanowski looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Cannon and The Phoenix move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
surprises The Cannon!
The Cannon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Norm Cannon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phoenix blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Kryzanowski's cheek! The Phoenix stumbles and the falls to the mat!
*****Norm Cannon has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The Phoenix has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Phoenix tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon steps back and allows The Phoenix to get back to his feet.
The Phoenix climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Norm Cannon!
The Phoenix is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski catches Norm Cannon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phoenix.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
Some of the people here are booing!
Matt Kryzanowski looks to posture up and open Norm Cannon's guard...
Norm Cannon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Norm Cannon caliber.
Some of the people here are booing!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has given his back to Norm Cannon who is trying to get one hook in!
Norm Cannon has one hook in!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
The Cannon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The Cannon 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.
Nicely done! The Cannon now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
Norm Cannon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Cannon is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Phoenix, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Cannon moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
The Cannon tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Phoenix!
The Cannon has one of his arm over Matt Kryzanowski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
Matt Kryzanowski has seen better days.
The Phoenix is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phoenix holds Norm Cannon's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Norm Cannon...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls Norm Cannon to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon
The Phoenix tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Cannon! The Phoenix has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon 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 The Cannon.
Nicely done! The Phoenix now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Cannon!
The Phoenix has one of his arm over Norm Cannon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Cannon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phoenix tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phoenix's is smart enough to counter him.
The Cannon misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phoenix throws a few hammer fists to the face of Norm Cannon
Solid shots!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Cannon is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon goes down.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to pass to half guard...
Norm Cannon can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phoenix looks to work from half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over The Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Norm Cannon is not able to stop The Cannon ground skills and Matt Kryzanowski moves to side mount!
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Cannon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Cannon tries to show some ground skills
The Phoenix uses his strength to keep The Phoenix at a disadvantage
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
The Phoenix tries to open up Norm Cannon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Cannon in the side of the head
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Cannon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix tries to jump to side mount.
Norm Cannon closed his guard around Matt Kryzanowski.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski looks to pass to mount...
The Phoenix slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Norm Cannon.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Norm Cannon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix works on the ground with his fingers over The Cannon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Norm Cannon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon 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 The Cannon
The Cannon has The Phoenix 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.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Phoenix tries to move to full mount!
The Cannon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
The Cannon launches a few weak punches
The Phoenix blocks them effectively.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to move to full mount!
The Cannon won't allow him to take this position easily.
The Phoenix clumsily fails here and it's time for Norm Cannon to fight back!
Deep breaths from Norm Cannon who tries a hammer punch to The Phoenix's ribs.
The Phoenix blocks those punches
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Norm Cannon
puts The Phoenix in a world of hurt!
The Phoenix pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
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
Norm Cannon chases The Phoenix and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phoenix steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Norm Cannon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phoenix blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Kryzanowski's cheek! The Phoenix stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Cannon launches a kick to The Phoenix's thigh
Loud pop!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Matt Kryzanowski to stand up.
The Phoenix climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Norm Cannon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He is not able to do it
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He succeeds!
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Cannon tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phoenix! The Cannon has one hook in and keeps working!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon's mind is definitely in the fight, The Phoenix just got nailed! Norm Cannon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Phoenix is going to have a headache after this one.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phoenix's jaw!
The Phoenix cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Cannon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cannon showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Kryzanowski with a right hand.
Great hook by Norm Cannon! Matt Kryzanowski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Phoenix tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Cannon launches a kick to The Phoenix's thigh
Loud pop!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Matt Kryzanowski to stand up.
Matt Kryzanowski is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon charges at The Phoenix throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phoenix is rocked!
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Cannon is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Norm Cannon.
The Phoenix staggers backwards. The Cannon wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Cannon moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norm Cannon charges at The Phoenix throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phoenix is rocked!
The Cannon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phoenix from the ground!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! The Phoenix was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Norm Cannon by TKO (Hook) at 0:49 Round 4
Statistics: Norm Cannon
Punches 31/43 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1566,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 469 s
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 256,96
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 89,33
Time on the ground 579 s
These two big boys came to bang.
Matt Kryzanowski looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Josh Rosenthal.
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Round 1
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The Cannon and The Phoenix move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A right hand from Matt Kryzanowski
surprises The Cannon!
The Cannon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Norm Cannon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phoenix blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Kryzanowski's cheek! The Phoenix stumbles and the falls to the mat!
*****Norm Cannon has broken the record of most damage cause by a single attack
The Phoenix has a small cut in his Left cheek
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Phoenix tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon steps back and allows The Phoenix to get back to his feet.
The Phoenix climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
Brutal combination from Norm Cannon!
The Phoenix is in a bad way, his legs look wobbily!
The two exchange wildly
both landing but without much steam behind the shots.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
Matt Kryzanowski attempts a sweep single...
Matt Kryzanowski catches Norm Cannon's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by The Phoenix.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
Some of the people here are booing!
Matt Kryzanowski looks to posture up and open Norm Cannon's guard...
Norm Cannon has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Terrible one sided match... The Phoenix was not ready to fight a fighter of Norm Cannon caliber.
Some of the people here are booing!
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Phoenix has given his back to Norm Cannon who is trying to get one hook in!
Norm Cannon has one hook in!
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
The Cannon is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
The Cannon 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.
Nicely done! The Cannon now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
Norm Cannon is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
The Cannon is in rear mount with two hooks in! He is working on a desperate The Phoenix, who tries to defend himself and escape from that position.
The Cannon moves looking to sink a rear naked choke and finish this.
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
The Cannon tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Phoenix!
The Cannon has one of his arm over Matt Kryzanowski's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with two hooks in
Matt Kryzanowski has seen better days.
The Phoenix is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phoenix holds Norm Cannon's arm over his shoulder and then rolls on the ground. Incredible move to get a half mount!
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski looks to mount Norm Cannon...
Matt Kryzanowski slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Matt Kryzanowski rolls Norm Cannon to his stomach and takes his back!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon
The Phoenix tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Cannon! The Phoenix has one hook in and keeps working!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon 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 The Cannon.
Nicely done! The Phoenix now has two hooks in! The end may be near!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix tenatively looks for a way to finish his opponent! This is a nightmare for The Cannon!
The Phoenix has one of his arm over Norm Cannon's shoulder and is ready for a RNC!
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Phoenix is taking this opportunity to rest.
The Phoenix is in rear mount over The Cannon with two hooks in
The Cannon is trying to escape from the rear mount.
The Phoenix tries to use some of his tricky moves but The Phoenix's is smart enough to counter him.
The Cannon misses a step and Matt Kryzanowski sees an opportunity to counter him!
The Phoenix throws a few hammer fists to the face of Norm Cannon
Solid shots!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The Cannon is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Norm Cannon closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Phoenix moves backwards and Norm Cannon is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Cannon goes down.
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski tries to pass to half guard...
Norm Cannon can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Phoenix looks to work from half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over The Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to move to full guard
Matt Kryzanowski keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Matt Kryzanowski is in half guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Norm Cannon is not able to stop The Cannon ground skills and Matt Kryzanowski moves to side mount!
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Cannon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Cannon tries to show some ground skills
The Phoenix uses his strength to keep The Phoenix at a disadvantage
The Phoenix is trying to counter now!
The Phoenix tries to open up Norm Cannon's defense faking a few punches.
He is aggressively and repeatedly punching The Cannon in the side of the head
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in MGM Grand Garden Arena (Las Vegas, NV) are cheering for the fighters.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Cannon is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The clock says 2:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix tries to jump to side mount.
Norm Cannon closed his guard around Matt Kryzanowski.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Matt Kryzanowski looks to pass to mount...
The Phoenix slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Norm Cannon.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Norm Cannon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix works on the ground with his fingers over The Cannon's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Josh Rosenthal didn't see that!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Matt Kryzanowski controls the situation despite Norm Cannon efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to better his position on the ground...
The Phoenix is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
Matt Kryzanowski is in full mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon 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 The Cannon
The Cannon has The Phoenix 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.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Phoenix tries to move to full mount!
The Cannon won't allow him to take this position easily.
Matt Kryzanowski gets sloppy and Norm Cannon tries to take advantage...
The Cannon launches a few weak punches
The Phoenix blocks them effectively.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
Norm Cannon attempts to trap Matt Kryzanowski in his guard.
Matt Kryzanowski keeps control and remains in side mount.
Matt Kryzanowski is in side mount over Norm Cannon
The Phoenix tries to move to full mount!
The Cannon won't allow him to take this position easily.
The Phoenix clumsily fails here and it's time for Norm Cannon to fight back!
Deep breaths from Norm Cannon who tries a hammer punch to The Phoenix's ribs.
The Phoenix blocks those punches
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
The Phoenix steps backwards away from Norm Cannon. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
A furious flurry of punches from Norm Cannon
puts The Phoenix in a world of hurt!
The Phoenix pushes Norm Cannon and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
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
Norm Cannon chases The Phoenix and launches a few perfect strikes
Here we go! The Phoenix steps backwards when those punches connect with his face
Norm Cannon launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
The Phoenix blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Matt Kryzanowski's cheek! The Phoenix stumbles and the falls to the mat!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Cannon launches a kick to The Phoenix's thigh
Loud pop!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Matt Kryzanowski to stand up.
The Phoenix climbs to his feet and is standing now.
The two exchange wildly
The Phoenix is connecting with a few punches
The Phoenix fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Norm Cannon didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He is not able to do it
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He is not able to do it
The clock says 1:40 in the 3 round
Matt Kryzanowski is in open guard over The Cannon
The Cannon tries to close his guard around The Phoenix
He succeeds!
Matt Kryzanowski is in closed guard over The Cannon
The Phoenix is in closed guard... The Cannon tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski!
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
Norm Cannon tries to better his position on the ground...
The Cannon is in a great position to begin a nice round of pounding!
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
The clock says 2:25 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon is in full mount over Matt Kryzanowski
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
Matt Kryzanowski tries to roll to his side and trap Norm Cannon in his guard...
Norm Cannon rolls him over and takes his back!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix
The Cannon tries to get a hook in!
Things get worse for The Phoenix! The Cannon has one hook in and keeps working!
The Cannon is in rear mount over The Phoenix with one hook in
The Cannon is taking this opportunity to rest.
Josh Rosenthal stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon's mind is definitely in the fight, The Phoenix just got nailed! Norm Cannon saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! The Phoenix is going to have a headache after this one.
The Phoenix studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Cannon is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks The Phoenix's jaw!
The Phoenix cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as The Cannon can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Norm Cannon fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Cannon showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Kryzanowski with a right hand.
Great hook by Norm Cannon! Matt Kryzanowski is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Phoenix tries to stand up!
The Cannon doesn't allow him!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
The Cannon launches a kick to The Phoenix's thigh
Loud pop!
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Matt Kryzanowski doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of The Cannon's moves.
The Cannon is standing while The Phoenix is on the ground on his back
Norm Cannon creates space and allows Matt Kryzanowski to stand up.
Matt Kryzanowski is on his feet again.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
Norm Cannon charges at The Phoenix throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phoenix is rocked!
The Cannon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Cannon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Cannon is the winner of this round.
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Round 4
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Nice punches from Norm Cannon.
The Phoenix staggers backwards. The Cannon wants to finish this and continues launching bombs!
The Cannon moves backwards and Matt Kryzanowski is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Norm Cannon charges at The Phoenix throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! The Phoenix is rocked!
The Cannon dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts The Phoenix from the ground!
Josh Rosenthal has seen enough! The fight is over! The Phoenix was not intelligently defending himself!
Winner is Norm Cannon by TKO (Hook) at 0:49 Round 4
Statistics: Norm Cannon
Punches 31/43 (72%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/4 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 1566,25
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 469 s
Statistics: Matt Kryzanowski
Punches 10/12 (83%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 4/4 (100%)
GnP strikes 8/8 (100%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 256,96
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 89,33
Time on the ground 579 s
These two big boys came to bang.