NSB Pick 'em #3 - Murat Gassiev vs Yunier Dorticos, Jan 20

[siablo14]

Hmmm. I have to be out in the morning and expect I'll be back right around then.

Would anyone mind to tag me when the fight starts just in case I'm still out at that point ? siablo14 perhaps

Yes. If I have internet access, I will.

[siablo14]

siablo14,Gassiev,KO 9-12,1X

Tough pick but Gassiev has better fundamentals, better arsenal of punches and, better defense.

[Citizen Koba]

siablo14,Gassiev,KO 9-12,1X

Tough pick but Gassiev has better fundamentals, better arsenal of punches and, better defense.

Good man. My pick too. Although a factor you seem to have failed to take into account is stamina and workrate... I certainly wouldn't rule out an early KO by the Cuban but I suspect he'll start to tire mid rounds under the relentless pressure of Gassiev. One of the downsides of KTFO everyone early is you never get used to digging deep in those later rounds and Dorticos has shown signs of iffy stamina in previous fights.

Rooting for Dorticos though, the Cuban's a more dynamic and exciting fighter to watch for my money.

[siablo14]

Good man. My pick too. Although a factor you seem to have failed to take into account is stamina and workrate... I certainly wouldn't rule out an early KO by the Cuban but I suspect he'll start to tire mid rounds under the relentless pressure of Gassiev. One of the downsides of KTFO everyone early is you never get used to digging deep in those later rounds and Dorticos has shown signs of iffy stamina in previous fights.

Rooting for Dorticos though, the Cuban's a more dynamic and exciting fighter to watch for my money.

True about Dorticos' stamina. I believe he is the one we will learn the most about when this fight is done but I find styles and boxers like Gassiev enjoyable to watch. Gassiev has that high-shell guard like Winky had and he can throw uppercuts too.

['b']

Fight is in about 4 hours from now right?

[Superbee]

So hard to call.... Rolled the dice and went for Dorticos by KO 5-8... I doubt this one goes the distance though...

[mlac]

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thanks, that was a great watch.

'murat you're so handsome'

He seems like a really shy, nice guy. That turns into a killer in the ring. i still cant believe hes only just 24. dude looks the same age as Ortiz lol.

[siablo14]

So hard to call.... Rolled the dice and went for Dorticos by KO 5-8... I doubt this one goes the distance though...

I feel you. That's the other result I believe would happen but I went Gassiev KO 9-12.

[john l]

john l Gassiev by late ko its only 11:30 central so I hope thios still counts

[john l]

BETTING ODDS:This is viewed as a pretty close fight according to most - Gassiev is the slight (1.5/1 to 2/1) favorite. No bonus multipliers

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Sticky me -MEGA-

I got Gassiev ko late its only 11:30 central(about 2-3 hours before fight) so I hope this is not too late