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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Antonije (ranked 3259 p4p, 23679 weight class) and Dustin Kiltscko (ranked 365 p4p, 615 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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193 cm 25 244 1 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm 25 270 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt Decent boxing Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marko Antonije! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dustin Kiltscko! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kiltscko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Antonije fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiltscko manages to avoid it. Kiltscko misses with a body kick. Antonije was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Antonije smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Dustin Kiltscko has been cut. A big right from Antonije misses. Antonije lands a jab. Antonije scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Kiltscko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Antonije. Kiltscko wants to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kiltscko misses with a double jab
enabling Antonije to counter with a crisp jab. Antonije thuds his right hand into Kiltscko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round. Antonije misses with a body punch
and Kiltscko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Antonije cracks Kiltscko with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Antonije has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kiltscko to stand back up!
Kiltscko is rocked!
That has opened up Dustin Kiltscko's cut even more. Antonije swings widly with a right hand
and Kiltscko counters with a straight right hand. Kiltscko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Antonije misses with a body shot.
Kiltscko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kiltscko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kiltscko looks up at the clock. Bad move! Antonije lands a right hand from hell, dropping Kiltscko. Antonije pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Antonije! Our winner, Marko Antonije, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
63% |
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