Post by xx - The Broad Street Bullies on Feb 27, 2015 20:05:12 GMT -5
André Roussimoff shifts back and forth nervously.
Matt Kruze looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Canadian Icon is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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André Roussimoff and Matt Kruze touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shovel hook by André Roussimoff
goes nowhere.
Matt Kruze throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Giant.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Canadian Icon with punches
The Canadian Icon reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The Giant goes to the body...
He punishes The Canadian Icon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
André Roussimoff 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.
André Roussimoff swings...
hard impact to The Canadian Icon's face!
The Canadian Icon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Matt Kruze seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for André Roussimoff!
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Giant and The Canadian Icon 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Giant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Giant!
The Canadian Icon blocks with confidence
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by The Giant followed by a hard jab
Matt Kruze stumbles back.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from The Giant!
The Canadian Icon blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff throws an uppercut
The Canadian Icon slips it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The people here are booing the fighters.
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 clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Giant, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
A left hook from The Giant
falls short.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Giant won't budge, forcing The Canadian Icon to pull guard.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Giant is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
The Giant is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Kruze gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
André Roussimoff tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
André Roussimoff manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
André Roussimoff keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
André Roussimoff keeps good control and remains in half guard.
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
André Roussimoff tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
André Roussimoff manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
André Roussimoff is in side mount over Matt Kruze
André Roussimoff looks to mount Matt Kruze...
André Roussimoff slides his knee across and gets to mount.
André Roussimoff is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap André Roussimoff in his guard...
André Roussimoff rolls him over and takes his back!
The Giant is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon has The Giant controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Giant is unable to move under The Canadian Icon control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
André Roussimoff has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze goes with a looping right hand while André Roussimoff jumps back and jabs
The Canadian Icon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Canadian Icon with punches
The Canadian Icon avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
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 and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Giant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Giant moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
André Roussimoff jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Matt Kruze gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
André Roussimoff moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Canadian Icon pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by The Giant followed by a hard jab
The Canadian Icon deflects the blows.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon launches a hook to the body
André Roussimoff moves aside looking for a counter...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to André Roussimoff.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from André Roussimoff
that forces The Canadian Icon to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant is swinging for the fences!
The Canadian Icon backpedals and creates space. André Roussimoff is asking him if he is going to fight!
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from André Roussimoff
The Canadian Icon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant avoids a dangerous strike from The Canadian Icon
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Bone shattering straight left hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon steps forward
The Giant feints.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Kruze with a right hand.
The Canadian Icon steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
André Roussimoff jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Giant.
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Winner is André Roussimoff by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: André Roussimoff
Punches 16/49 (33%)
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 682,67
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 73 s
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 19,33
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 73 s
Kruze failed to avenge the injury of The Undertaker. The Giant can really throw some punches.
Matt Kruze looks a bit uneasy. Hopefully this doesn't affect his performance.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The Canadian Icon is not prefered by the MMA media to win tonight. He will have to do his best to score a win.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
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André Roussimoff and Matt Kruze touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Shovel hook by André Roussimoff
goes nowhere.
Matt Kruze throws a punch
that finds an opening in the defense of The Giant.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Canadian Icon with punches
The Canadian Icon reels from the strikes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round
The Giant goes to the body...
He punishes The Canadian Icon's ribs with a couple of hooks.
André Roussimoff 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.
André Roussimoff swings...
hard impact to The Canadian Icon's face!
The Canadian Icon has a small cut in his Right cheek
Matt Kruze seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for André Roussimoff!
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:55 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 3:15 in the 1 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
The Giant and The Canadian Icon 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 clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The Giant is the winner of this round.
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Round 2
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The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Tremendous strikes from The Giant!
The Canadian Icon blocks with confidence
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Matt Kruze is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 1:25 in the 2 round
Crisp uppercut by The Giant followed by a hard jab
Matt Kruze stumbles back.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
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.
The clock says 2:15 in the 2 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Tremendous strikes from The Giant!
The Canadian Icon blocks with confidence
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff throws an uppercut
The Canadian Icon slips it.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The people here are booing the fighters.
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 clock says 4:10 in the 2 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 4:30 in the 2 round
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The ref stops the action. The round is over.
The round is for The Giant, who walks calmly to his corner.
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Round 3
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The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant 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.
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Ugly atmosphere in here right now. The fans are getting restless due to the lack of action.
A left hook from The Giant
falls short.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
The clock says 2:45 in the 3 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze tries to bring the fight to the ground
The Giant won't budge, forcing The Canadian Icon to pull guard.
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
The fans feel like they are watching a Floyd Mayweather fight. Here come the boos.
The Giant is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
André Roussimoff is in closed guard over The Canadian Icon
The Giant is in closed guard... The Canadian Icon tries to roll on the ground!
André Roussimoff uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Matt Kruze gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
André Roussimoff tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
André Roussimoff manages to get his leg free and moves to half guard.
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
André Roussimoff keeps good control and remains in half guard.
The clock says 3:45 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze tries to close the guard.
Nothing from this effort.
The clock says 3:50 in the 3 round
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
Matt Kruze attempts to move to full guard
André Roussimoff keeps good control and remains in half guard.
André Roussimoff is in half guard over The Canadian Icon
André Roussimoff tries to pass Matt Kruze's guard...
André Roussimoff manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
André Roussimoff is in side mount over Matt Kruze
André Roussimoff looks to mount Matt Kruze...
André Roussimoff slides his knee across and gets to mount.
André Roussimoff is in full mount over Matt Kruze
Matt Kruze tries to roll to his side and trap André Roussimoff in his guard...
André Roussimoff rolls him over and takes his back!
The Giant is in rear mount over The Canadian Icon
The Canadian Icon has The Giant controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
The Giant is unable to move under The Canadian Icon control.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The people here in The O2 (Dublin, Ireland) are booing the fighters. They should increase the energy if they want a better reaction!
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
André Roussimoff has to be confident that he won that round.
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Round 4
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The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 0:25 in the 4 round
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Matt Kruze fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Matt Kruze goes with a looping right hand while André Roussimoff jumps back and jabs
The Canadian Icon only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:30 in the 4 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
André Roussimoff attempts to cut off The Canadian Icon with punches
The Canadian Icon avoids getting cornered.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Giant steps backwards away from Matt Kruze. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant pushes Matt Kruze and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 2:45 in the 4 round
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 and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
A few fans don't like what they are seeing and begin to boo!
The Giant decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. The Giant moves back and takes a deep breath.
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
André Roussimoff jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Matt Kruze gets sloppy and André Roussimoff tries to take advantage...
André Roussimoff moves forward looking for some grappling action
The Canadian Icon pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Crisp uppercut by The Giant followed by a hard jab
The Canadian Icon deflects the blows.
You can hear some sparse boos from the fans.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:10 in the 4 round
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
The clock says 4:35 in the 4 round
Bone shattering straight right hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon launches a hook to the body
André Roussimoff moves aside looking for a counter...
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
You have to give that round to André Roussimoff.
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Round 5
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Brilliant combination from André Roussimoff
that forces The Canadian Icon to try and defend better.
The clock says 0:25 in the 5 round
The Giant moves backwards and Matt Kruze is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff tries a nice one-two combination
that gets blocked.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant is swinging for the fences!
The Canadian Icon backpedals and creates space. André Roussimoff is asking him if he is going to fight!
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Brilliant combination from André Roussimoff
The Canadian Icon is showing some dodging skills avoiding that ones.
André Roussimoff is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The Giant avoids a dangerous strike from The Canadian Icon
and fends him off with feel-out punches.
Bone shattering straight left hand from André Roussimoff!
The Canadian Icon ducks under...
André Roussimoff takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 2:15 in the 5 round
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 3:00 in the 5 round
The Canadian Icon steps forward
The Giant feints.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The Giant showing excellent timing, blasts Matt Kruze with a right hand.
The Canadian Icon steps backwards and the punch goes wide.
The Giant and The Canadian Icon circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
André Roussimoff fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The Canadian Icon moves backwards and André Roussimoff is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
The clock says 4:20 in the 5 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Matt Kruze tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
André Roussimoff jumps backwards and frees his leg.
The Giant studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
The clock says 4:50 in the 5 round
This is starting to resemble a Floyd Mayweather fight. You can here the boos starting.
The Canadian Icon and The Giant circle around the center of the cage.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
I would be surprised if the judges didn't see that round for The Giant.
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Judge: André Roussimoff 10 10 10 10 10: 50
Judge: Matt Kruze 8 8 9 9 8: 42
Winner is André Roussimoff by Unanimous decision at 5:00 Round 5
Statistics: André Roussimoff
Punches 16/49 (33%)
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 682,67
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 73 s
Statistics: Matt Kruze
Punches 4/8 (50%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Damage caused 19,33
Clinch Damage 0
Ground Damage 0
Time on the ground 73 s
Kruze failed to avenge the injury of The Undertaker. The Giant can really throw some punches.
= x2 (Rua, Liddel(current))
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!