It is barely a few days since the OKTAGON MMA organization announced the postponement of the middleweight title match. It was supposed to take place the day before New Year’s Eve, ie on December 30, but in connection with the covid situation, it was moved to February 26 next year. According to the promoter Novotný, such a big match deserves a big arena. In addition, it would not make financial sense to the organization.
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“It simply came to our notice then. I was already in the tunnel, I wanted to introduce myself in the best possible form. I honestly knew something like that would happen. In the end, it was to be expected. I am not happy about it. It’s more time to prepare for the two of us. I think it will play a little more cards to the Pirate, who will be better able to prepare. For you, this means only one thing, and that is a much more attractive match, “Kincl said in his broadcast on Instagram.
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According to many, the 32-year-old wrestler is a big favorite in the match, which he himself is aware of. At the same time, however, he does not want to underestimate the Pirate before the duel.
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“Of course I’m going to win there. I have a pirate in my head as a dangerous opponent, I don’t want to underestimate him. He’s someone I can’t afford to lose. This is how I approach it in preparation. I lightly put pressure on myself to be a favorite. I’ve already said that winning points is not a win for me if it’s not total dominance, so I’m getting under a bit of pressure, but I have to deal with that, “Kincl explained the situation.
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His body reacted to the postponement of the match. “As soon as it was announced, I fell ill within two days. I had a mild staphylococcal infection. I turned off match mode and that’s how it collapsed, so that head really does its thing. The massacre, how the head holds it all together, “added Kincl, who also explained that he wanted to stay on the domestic scene. In the near future, a match in the Polish KSW is out of the question.
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“I also want to introduce myself at home to Czech fans who support me so that they do not have to travel 800 kilometers to Gdańsk or Warsaw,” he added.
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OKTAGON 31, which will take place on February 26, should offer two title matches for the first time in history. The second is revenge between Viktor Pest and Stephan Pütz. Although everything was officially confirmed, the former was in a hurry with the surprising news, according to which nothing had been agreed. In the coming days, a final opinion will be reached.
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