Post by xx - The Broad Street Bullies on Feb 13, 2015 19:50:09 GMT -5
Matt Kruze looks calm but knows he has a tough fight coming up.
Justin Traviss looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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 Canadian Icon and The Sandman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze and The Sandman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Canadian Icon moves to shoot
but Justin Traviss delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The Canadian Icon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
The Sandman is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Canadian Icon.
The Sandman decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kruze takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
The Canadian Icon is connecting with a few punches
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Sandman!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Matt Kruze
connects with The Sandman.
Justin Traviss 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 0:55 in the 2 round
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman seems staggered and Matt Kruze runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Sandman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Canadian Icon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman seems staggered and Matt Kruze runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kruze takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in 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 Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kruze fires an unorthodox punch to The Sandman's torso
that goes wide.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Canadian Icon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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Tremendous strikes from The Canadian Icon!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
High kick from Justin Traviss!
The Canadian Icon seems to be done!
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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 people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bad move from Matt Kruze
almost puts his head in the path of The Sandman's kick.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze attempts a sweep single...
Justin Traviss was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Kruze dodges that one moving backwards
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Canadian Icon blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The Sandman and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:35 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 Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze tries a hook to the body
but The Sandman manages to dodge it
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman 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.
This round is maybe for Justin Traviss, but it's close.
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Round 5
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Justin Traviss launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Canadian Icon's knee!
A bad move from Matt Kruze
allows The Sandman to land a solid head kick.
Solid kick to the leg from Justin Traviss
that visibly pains The Canadian Icon.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Sandman fires low kicks
punishing The Canadian Icon's legs repeatedly.
The Sandman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The Canadian Icon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Kruze fires an unorthodox punch to The Sandman's torso
that goes wide.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Canadian Icon.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from The Sandman
that goes awry.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze jabs at The Sandman
to no visible effect.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Matt Kruze
gets blocked by The Sandman.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
The Sandman misses a step and Matt Kruze sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kruze!
The Sandman ducks under...
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Justin Traviss by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 29/50 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (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 123,75
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Justin Traviss
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 12/24 (50%)
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 189,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Loved this fight as the main event.
Justin Traviss looks like he's feeling the pressure.
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.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze and The Sandman engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Both fighters are missing terribly.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
Brutal high kick to The Canadian Icon!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:20 in the 1 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The people here are booing the fighters.
The Canadian Icon moves to shoot
but Justin Traviss delivers a knee that wrecks him!
The Canadian Icon's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 2:40 in the 1 round
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:50 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
The Sandman is on the receiving end of a great combo by The Canadian Icon.
The Sandman decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kruze takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The two exchange wildly
The Canadian Icon is connecting with a few punches
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
Lightning fast low kick from The Sandman!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
A solid combination from Matt Kruze
connects with The Sandman.
Justin Traviss 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 0:55 in the 2 round
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman seems staggered and Matt Kruze runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The Sandman's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Canadian Icon moves back and takes a deep breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman seems staggered and Matt Kruze runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
No action equals fan disrespect. And they are openly booing the fighters.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 3:00 in the 2 round
The Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon decides to launch some tentative punches
Matt Kruze takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The fighters size each other up in 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 Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round
The Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Matt Kruze fires an unorthodox punch to The Sandman's torso
that goes wide.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Canadian Icon, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
=========================================
Tremendous strikes from The Canadian Icon!
Some big punches are landing!
The clock says 0:20 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:40 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 0:55 in the 3 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 1:35 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss goes with a looping right hand while Matt Kruze jumps back and jabs
The Sandman only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
High kick from Justin Traviss!
The Canadian Icon seems to be done!
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Sandman looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Matt Kruze's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Brutal-looking high kick from Justin Traviss!
You could hear the impact from the back seats!
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Justin Traviss takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:25 in the 3 round
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
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 people here are booing the fighters.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
A bad move from Matt Kruze
almost puts his head in the path of The Sandman's kick.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze attempts a sweep single...
Justin Traviss was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Here comes Justin Traviss with a vicious middle kick!
Matt Kruze dodges that one moving backwards
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and Justin Traviss is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Sandman and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
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Round 4
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Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss tries a high kick!
The Canadian Icon blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:15 in the 4 round
The Sandman and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 1:35 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 Sandman pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 2:40 in the 4 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:10 in the 4 round
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:45 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze tries a hook to the body
but The Sandman manages to dodge it
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Justin Traviss fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman 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.
This round is maybe for Justin Traviss, but it's close.
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Round 5
=========================================
Justin Traviss launches a low kick
that almost wrenches The Canadian Icon's knee!
A bad move from Matt Kruze
allows The Sandman to land a solid head kick.
Solid kick to the leg from Justin Traviss
that visibly pains The Canadian Icon.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Justin Traviss wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 1:00 in the 5 round
The Sandman fires low kicks
punishing The Canadian Icon's legs repeatedly.
The Sandman fires low kicks
that fail to land.
The Canadian Icon tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Matt Kruze fires an unorthodox punch to The Sandman's torso
that goes wide.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Canadian Icon and The Sandman circle around the center of the cage.
The Sandman moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:00 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 2:20 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon pushes Justin Traviss and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Sandman launches a solid middle kick
that whizzes past The Canadian Icon.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Inside leg kick from The Sandman
that goes awry.
Justin Traviss gets sloppy and Matt Kruze tries to take advantage...
Matt Kruze jabs at The Sandman
to no visible effect.
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The clock says 3:35 in the 5 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
A punch from Matt Kruze
gets blocked by The Sandman.
The Sandman steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
The Sandman studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
The Sandman misses a step and Matt Kruze sees an opportunity to counter him!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Matt Kruze!
The Sandman ducks under...
Justin Traviss moves forward and launches a high kick!
The Canadian Icon ducks under.
The clock says 4:45 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:55 in the 5 round
Justin Traviss is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Josh Rosenthal separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
I don't think either fighter did more than the other that round.
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Judge: Matt Kruze 9 10 9 9 9: 46
Judge: Justin Traviss 10 8 10 10 10: 48
Winner is Justin Traviss by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 29/50 (58%)
Kicks 0/0 (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 123,75
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Statistics: Justin Traviss
Punches 6/19 (32%)
Kicks 12/24 (50%)
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 189,38
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 0 s
Loved this fight as the main event.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!