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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Jacob Malkoun beat Andre Petroski with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC on ESPN 54 at Boardwalk Corridor in Atlantic Metropolis, N.J.
Have a look contained in the battle with Malkoun, who received again within the win column along with his first stoppage win in almost 5 years.
Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski
Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey, USA; Jacob Malkoun (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Andre Petroski (crimson gloves) throughout UFC Battle Evening at Boardwalk Corridor. Obligatory Credit score: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports activities
End result: Jacob Malkoun def. Andre Petroski by way of TKO (strikes) – Spherical 2, 0:39Updated data: Malkoun (8-3 MMA, 4-3 UFC) def. Andre Petroski (10-4 MMA, 5-2 UFC)Key stats: Malkoun received his first stoppage win in almost 5 years.
Malkoun on the battle’s key second
Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey, USA; Andre Petroski (crimson gloves) fights Jacob Malkoun (blue gloves) throughout UFC Battle Evening at Boardwalk Corridor. Obligatory Credit score: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports activities
“When he went for the shot, I thrusted my hips in, massive crossface, and perhaps that damage him I believe. I simply felt the reactions, broad crossface like I do in coaching, and I believe perhaps just a little bit extra intent, a little bit of a hammerfist perhaps. I noticed him get rocked. I noticed a wounded man on the bottom. I simply needed to kick him.”
Malkoun on teammate Rob Whittaker
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“I preserve climbing that ladder. Ability-wise, I’m on a unique degree. I’m prime 10, so I’ve simply received to maintain working, getting comfy in that octagon over there. Rob (Whittaker’s) up subsequent, so I’m going to return, get better and I’m going to be pushing him.”
Malkoun on what he desires subsequent
Mar 30, 2024; Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey, USA; Jacob Malkoun (blue gloves) celebrates after defeating Andre Petroski (not pictured) throughout UFC Battle Evening at Boardwalk Corridor. Obligatory Credit score: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports activities
“It’s timeline, August (for UFC Pert). I’m going to be coaching laborious, and pushing Rob, as nicely, for this camp. ”
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