Post by xx - Camp Cannon on Mar 29, 2014 1:36:11 GMT -5
Harvey Birdman looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Matt Kruze 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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
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Round 1
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Harvey Birdman and Matt Kruze touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
The Canadian Icon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Claw with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Harvey Birdman
grazes The Canadian Icon's right cheek.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Harvey Birdman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Harvey Birdman fires an unorthodox punch to The Canadian Icon's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Harvey Birdman was tooling Matt Kruze for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kruze lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Good movement from The Claw
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Canadian Icon.
The Claw has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Harvey Birdman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Canadian Icon steps backwards away from Harvey Birdman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A solid combination from Matt Kruze
mostly hits air.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Harvey Birdman.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fires an unorthodox punch to The Canadian Icon's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Canadian Icon's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Matt Kruze.
The Claw defends.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Claw is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman looks rather shattered.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Claw moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Harvey Birdman burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Harvey Birdman
whizzes past The Canadian Icon.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Claw moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Canadian Icon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Harvey Birdman.
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Round 3
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Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze 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 clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Harvey Birdman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Harvey Birdman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Canadian Icon blocks that. It was easy!
The Claw misses a step and Matt Kruze sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body kick by Matt Kruze...
is blocked.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Claw clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kruze to fight back!
Solid jabs from Matt Kruze.
The Claw defends.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Harvey Birdman circles around The Canadian Icon
Harvey Birdman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Canadian Icon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Kruze jabs at The Claw
to no visible effect.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Harvey Birdman, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
The Canadian Icon isn't fazed.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Claw, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The Claw should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Tremendous strikes from The Claw!
Some big punches are landing!
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
The Canadian Icon isn't fazed.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw launches a flurry of punches
The Canadian Icon slips out of danger.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Claw looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Claw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Harvey Birdman jabs at The Canadian Icon
to no visible effect.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Harvey Birdman circles around The Canadian Icon
Bone shattering straight left hand from Harvey Birdman!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
Harvey Birdman gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Harvey Birdman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The Claw is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Solid jabs from Harvey Birdman.
The Canadian Icon defends.
I think Harvey Birdman needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Harvey Birdman tries a hook to the body
but The Canadian Icon manages to dodge it
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Harvey Birdman.
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Winner is Harvey Birdman by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Harvey Birdman
Punches 23/54 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 273
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 19/33 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Kruze is more rounded but lacking the points yet too win a fight yet..
Matt Kruze 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
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is John McCarthy.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Harvey Birdman and Matt Kruze touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
The Canadian Icon launches a couple of jabs that are answered by The Claw with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
Good accuracy on his part.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A punch from Harvey Birdman
grazes The Canadian Icon's right cheek.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Harvey Birdman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Harvey Birdman fires an unorthodox punch to The Canadian Icon's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Harvey Birdman was tooling Matt Kruze for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Matt Kruze lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Good movement from The Claw
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Canadian Icon.
The Claw has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Harvey Birdman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Canadian Icon steps backwards away from Harvey Birdman. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
A solid combination from Matt Kruze
mostly hits air.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is clearly for Harvey Birdman.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:30 in the 2 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fires an unorthodox punch to The Canadian Icon's torso
that hits its mark.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
it lands on The Canadian Icon's chin
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Solid jabs from Matt Kruze.
The Claw defends.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Claw is breathing hard. He is exhausted and the fight will be very complicated for him now on.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman looks rather shattered.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Claw moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
Harvey Birdman burned himself out. I don't think he has any gas left in the tank.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
A punch from Harvey Birdman
whizzes past The Canadian Icon.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:40 in the 2 round
The Claw decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Claw moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Canadian Icon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:35 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
John McCarthy separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is clearly for Harvey Birdman.
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Round 3
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Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Harvey Birdman is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 0:35 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze 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 clock says 1:10 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Harvey Birdman's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Harvey Birdman fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
The Canadian Icon blocks that. It was easy!
The Claw misses a step and Matt Kruze sees an opportunity to counter him!
Body kick by Matt Kruze...
is blocked.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Claw clumsily fails here and it's time for Matt Kruze to fight back!
Solid jabs from Matt Kruze.
The Claw defends.
The clock says 2:15 in the 3 round
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Harvey Birdman circles around The Canadian Icon
Harvey Birdman takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:10 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman throws a punch
that gets deflected.
The Canadian Icon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Kruze jabs at The Claw
to no visible effect.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:45 in the 3 round
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze 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 buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
This round is maybe for Harvey Birdman, but it's close.
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Round 4
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Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and The Claw circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:55 in the 4 round
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:05 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
The Canadian Icon isn't fazed.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:15 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:25 in the 4 round
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
Matt Kruze fakes a move and moves laterally.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
The round is for The Claw, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 5
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Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 0:35 in the 5 round
The Claw should have paced himself better. It looks like he burned himself out.
Tremendous strikes from The Claw!
Some big punches are landing!
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Harvey Birdman is measuring The Canadian Icon with his jab.
The Canadian Icon isn't fazed.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:10 in the 5 round
Harvey Birdman fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
The Claw launches a flurry of punches
The Canadian Icon slips out of danger.
The two exchange wildly
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Claw looks like the walking dead... I don't know how much more punishement he can receive.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:50 in the 5 round
The Claw steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Claw looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Harvey Birdman jabs at The Canadian Icon
to no visible effect.
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Harvey Birdman circles around The Canadian Icon
Bone shattering straight left hand from Harvey Birdman!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
Harvey Birdman gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Harvey Birdman jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Harvey Birdman is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Claw studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 5 round
The Claw moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
The Claw is very hurt. You can see it in how he is moving in the last moments.
Solid jabs from Harvey Birdman.
The Canadian Icon defends.
I think Harvey Birdman needs to learn how to pace himself better. His performance is suffering from his exhaustion.
Harvey Birdman tries a hook to the body
but The Canadian Icon manages to dodge it
The Claw and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Claw pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
You have to give that round to Harvey Birdman.
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Judge: Harvey Birdman 10 10 9 10 10: 49
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 9 10 8 8: 43
Winner is Harvey Birdman by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Harvey Birdman
Punches 23/54 (43%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 273
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 19/33 (58%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/1 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 7,92
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Kruze is more rounded but lacking the points yet too win a fight yet..