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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Giennadiy Tchestov (ranked 2308 p4p, 72 weight class) and Riley Johnson (ranked 8831 p4p, 66 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Excellent MT
Cardio machine
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Good gas tank
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giennadiy Tchestov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Johnson! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johnson connects with a right hand. Tchestov shakes it off. Johnson throws a jab when Tchestov was well out of range. Johnson's coach down at Got Your 6 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Johnson throws a head kick that misses. Tchestov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Tchestov lands a front kick. Tchestov defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand. Tchestov throws a head kick that misses. Johnson feints a jab promting Tchestov to slip. Johnson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tchestov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Tchestov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson. Johnson looks to land a combination but Tchestov avoids it well. Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riley Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Tchestov misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with an inside leg kick. Johnson looks to land a right hand but Tchestov moved out of range. Johnson moves out of range of the leg kick from Tchestov. Johnson cracks the inside of Tchestov's front leg. Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Tchestov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Tchestov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Tchestov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Johnson throws a hook but Tchestov avoids it easily. Johnson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tchestovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Tchestov scores with a big combo that sends Johnson crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Johnson flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Tchestov jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giennadiy Tchestov! Giennadiy Tchestov very nearly forgot to thank Transform Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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