PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antti Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Goeload (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Koistinen
vs
Goeload

187 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Koistinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Goeload!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goeload closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Goeload crunches a lovely knee into Koistinen's ribcage.
Goeload wants a takedown.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen has had enough of the clinch but Goeload keeps him there for the moment.
Goeload gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Koistinen manages to break the clinch.
Goeload tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koistinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koistinen leaves Goeload with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Antti Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Goeload.
Goeload goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A solid body kick from Koistinen.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Goeload throws a sloppy head kick and Koistinen moves out of range easily.
Goeload misses with a series of wild punches.
Koistinen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

It looks like Carlos Goeload has been cut.
Goeload throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koistinen.
Goeload fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goeload throws a low kick, looking for Koistinen's leg but Koistinen calmly moves out of range.

Koistinen drives through and clinches with Goeload against the cage.
Koistinen prevents a takedown attempt there.

Koistinen breaks the clinch.

Koistinen moves into the clinch successfully.

Goeload gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Goeload stops Koistinen from getting back to his feet.

Goeload stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Koistinen to get to his feet.
Goeload throws a head kick that misses.
Goeload misses with a combination
and Koistinen counters with a series of strikes. Goeload will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goeload avoids the head kick by Koistinen.

Koistinen instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Koistinen working hard to break the clinch.
Goeload goes for a takedown in the clinch but Koistinen prevents it.
Knees to the body from Goeload.

Goeload manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Koistinen.
Koistinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Goeload pushes Koistinen up against the cage in a clinch.
Goeload gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Goeload escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen fails to land with a series of punches.

Goeload tries to keep at a distance but Koistinen has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goeload has Koistinen pressed against the cage, preventing Koistinen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goeload gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Koistinen.
Goeload keeps control of Koistinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goeload throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Goeload.
Come on Goeload - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koistinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Goeload is defending well.
A frustrated look appears on Koistinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koistinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Goeload won't allow it.

Koistinen breaks from the clinch.
Koistinen is breathing heavily.
Goeload swinging wildly here.
Goeload throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goeload misses with a low kick.
Koistinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goeload moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Goeload back into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koistinen as Goeload tries to tie him up.
Goeload is looking to take this one to the mat.
Koistinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Koistinen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen blocks a head kick by Goeload.

Koistinen closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goeload lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koistinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Goeload connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koistinen's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antti Koistinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Goeload's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goeload pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Koistinen clinches up with Goeload and pushes him back against the cage.
Goeload landing knees to the head.

Goeload is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Koistinen can't fight it off and eventually Goeload manages to take the fight to the floor. Koistinen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Goeload trying to control the position from guard on top but Koistinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Goeload decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Koistinen, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goeload shoots in and gets a takedown into Koistinen's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Koistinen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goeload is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koistinen pushes Goeload back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Goeload.
Koistinen can't break the clinch.

Goeload escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goeload dives in for a single leg takedown but Koistinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Koistinen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Goeload scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goeload trying to stall but Koistinen improves his position.
Goeload using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Koistinen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koistinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goeload tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen can't break the clinch.
Goeload is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goeload trying to land knees to the body.
Koistinen is trying to break free.

Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goeload takes one to the chin there.
Antti Koistinen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Koistinen.
Goeload with a lazy takedown attempt
and Koistinen counters with a good low kick that Goeload was not able to check.
Koistinen looks to land a combination but Goeload avoids it well.
Goeload misses with a wild combination.
Koistinen throws a right hand that Goeload ducks under and follows up with a left that Goeload also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koistinen throws a head kick but Goeload moves out of range.
Goeload fails with the takedown
and Koistinen counters with a big head kick but Goeload shrugs it off.
Antti Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Goeload.
Goeload throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen dodges the punch combination from Goeload.
Koistinen scores with a three punch combo!
Goeload avoids a kick to the body.
Koistinen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koistinen throws the left hand but Goeload avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Goeload does no damage.
Goeload fails with the takedown
and Koistinen counters with a low kick, right behind Goeload 's knee.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goeload.

Koistinen rushes Goeload and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Goeload is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Koistinen manages to break the clinch.

Koistinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Koistinen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goeload tries to pull guard but Koistinen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Koistinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koistinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goeload lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Koistinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goeload fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goeload!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koistinen slows down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antti Koistinen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Goeload's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Goeload throws a leg kick that is checked
and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand.

Goeload fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koistinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Koistinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goeload is defending well for now.
Koistinen tries to stall but Goeload uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koistinen is trying to break the clinch but Goeload is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Goeload.

Koistinen breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Goeload misses
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Goeload takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Koistinen goes for a double leg but Goeload avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goeload continues to drive forward.
Antti Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goeload is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Koistinen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Goeload misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goeload tries to score a body lock takedown but Koistinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Goeload creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Koistinen's defenses.
Goeload using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Koistinen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goeload avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goeload avoids the head kick by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a lazy head kick
and Goeload counters with a head kick.
Koistinen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Goeload looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koistinen stuffs the takedown attempt from Goeload. Goeload gets slowly back to his feet.
Antti Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Goeload.
Koistinen leaves Goeload with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Koistinen throws a sloppy head kick and Goeload moves out of range easily.
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goeload goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goeload misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goeload but Goeload pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goeload throws a head kick that Koistinen semi-blocks.
Goeload throws a head kick that misses.
Goeload tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koistinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Antti Koistinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Koistinen motions for Goeload to come forward. Koistinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goeload misses with a body kick.
Goeload throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Koistinen.
Goeload wants to clinch but Koistinen slips to the side
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Goeload throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Koistinen.

Koistinen clinches up with Goeload and pushes him back against the cage.
Koistinen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Koistinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Goeload. Those never looked like landing.
Koistinen misses with a kick to the body.
Goeload throws a series of punches but Koistinen avoids them all with ease.

Koistinen clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koistinen wants to get back to striking at distance but Goeload won't allow it.
Goeload is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Koistinen to keep the fight standing.
Koistinen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Goeload fails to pull guard.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koistinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goeload tries to pull guard but Koistinen holds him up against the cage and eventually Goeload drops back down to his feet.
Koistinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goeload misses with a knee strike.
Koistinen is trying to stall.

Goeload breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koistinen misses with the body kick
and Goeload counters with a head kick.
Koistinen stuffs the takedown.
Goeload shoots in for a double leg but Koistinen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Koistinen scores with a three punch combo!
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Goeload off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koistinen misses with a head kick.
Goeload looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Koistinen clinches up with Goeload and pushes him back against the cage.

Goeload breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antti Koistinen.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Koistinen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antti Koistinen!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Carlos Goeload!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Antti Koistinen!

Antti Koistinen wins by split decision!
Antti Koistinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.