PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AG Pennypacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristus Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pennypacker
vs
Koistinen

186 cm
33
192 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

191 cm
37
187 lbs
24 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, AG Pennypacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Kristus Koistinen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pennypacker clinches up with Koistinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pennypacker controls his hands.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Pennypacker's head.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Pennypacker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Pennypacker scores with a four punch combination!
Pennypacker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen misses the body punch
and Pennypacker counters with a straight right hand.

Koistinen is rocked!
A big left from Pennypacker misses.
Koistinen wants to counter the offense by Pennypacker and move into the clinch position.
Koistinen connects with a body shot that sends Pennypacker's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Pennypacker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koistinen jabs at Pennypacker's body.
Pennypacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pennypacker scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Koistinen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker throws a leg kick but Koistinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koistinen on the side of the head.
Pennypacker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Koistinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pennypacker rather than just go for the knockout.

Pennypacker has closed the distance and engaged Koistinen in a clinch.

Pennypacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen looks for the body kick but Pennypacker saw that one coming.
Pennypacker lands a jab.
Koistinen wants to clinch up but Pennypacker keeps it at a distance.
Koistinen misses with a hook. Pennypacker ducked under it nicely.
A cross from Pennypacker lands.
Pennypacker lands a jab.
Pennypacker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pennypacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
It looked like Pennypacker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pennypacker slips a jab from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a hook to the side of Pennypacker's head but Pennypacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koistinen throws a leg kick which misses Pennypacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Pennypacker tries to avoid it.
Koistinen scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Pennypacker misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen swings widly with a right hand
and Pennypacker counters with a series of strikes. Koistinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Pennypacker.
Pennypacker looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.

Pennypacker moves into range and clinches up with Koistinen.
Pennypacker prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Pennypacker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen lands a lovely overhand right.
Koistinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker lands a nice hook to Koistinen's body. Koistinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koistinen lands with an overhand left.
Pennypacker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Koistinen misses with a few strikes there.
Koistinen scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Pennypacker.
Pennypacker cracks Koistinen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pennypacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Koistinen swings for the body but Pennypacker moves out of range.
Pennypacker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koistinen throws a leg kick which misses Pennypacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Pennypacker tries to avoid it.

Pennypacker drops Koistinen with a beautiful combination! Koistinen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pennypacker is looking for the KO!
Koistinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Pennypacker finish him?
Nice defenses there by Pennypacker.
Koistinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Pennypacker keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koistinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Pennypacker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pennypacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koistinen throws a shot to the body.
Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Pennypacker takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Pennypacker lands a big head kick that sends Koistinen tumbling to the mat! Pennypacker takes a step backwards and waves Koistinen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A punch combination from Pennypacker misses.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Pennypacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid body kick from Koistinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker dodges the punch combination from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Pennypacker does no damage.
Pennypacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen misses with a head kick.
Pennypacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pennypacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koistinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pennypacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Koistinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pennypacker.
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Pennypacker moved away.
Pennypacker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Koistinen on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good leg kick by Koistinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pennypacker. That's going to slow Koistinen down.
Pennypacker misses with a left hand

and Koistinen counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Koistinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pennypacker throws a series of punches but Koistinen moves out of range.

Pennypacker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Koistinen did well to prevent Pennypacker getting side control.
Koistinen is positioning himself well to prevent Pennypacker advancing to mount.
Pennypacker trying to pass the guard but Koistinen defending well.
Pennypacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Koistinen defending well though.
Pennypacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koistinen can do to turn this around?
Pennypacker trying to control from half guard but Koistinen is working away.
Pennypacker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Koistinen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pennypacker is looking to stand up but Koistinen won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pennypacker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koistinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pennypacker is one step ahead there.

Koistinen working for a triangle but Pennypacker defends it easily.
Koistinen has Pennypacker pulled in close to control his posture.
Pennypacker stands and throws Koistinen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Koistinen wants to control but Pennypacker postures up.
Koistinen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pennypacker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen is staying active underneath Pennypacker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koistinen tries to get to full guard but Pennypacker has control of the leg.

Pennypacker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Koistinen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pennypacker.
Pennypacker drops an elbow to the side of Koistinen's head.
Pennypacker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pennypacker wants to stand up but Koistinen is controlling the position.
Pennypacker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker controlling the pace.
Koistinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pennypacker sitting in guard here, content to control.

Koistinen is looking for a triangle but Pennypacker pushes his legs off easily.
Pennypacker wanted to stand there but Koistinen had control of the position.
Koistinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Pennypacker wants to control from the top but Koistinen keeps moving.
Koistinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pennypacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Koistinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Koistinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Koistinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pennypacker is just riding it out for now. Koistinen eventually gives up the hold.
Pennypacker wants to improve his position but Koistinen is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koistinen is keen to just control but Pennypacker is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

AG Pennypacker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pennypacker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pennypacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
A bone on bone clash there as Pennypacker blocks the leg kick.
Koistinen throws a hook but Pennypacker blocks it.
Pennypacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.
Pennypacker throws a series of punches but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Pennypacker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Koistinen manages to get to full guard.
Koistinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pennypacker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koistinen cracks a nice hook into Pennypacker's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koistinen throws a leg kick
enabling Pennypacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristus Koistinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pennypacker moves out of range of the leg kick from Koistinen.
Pennypacker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koistinen connects with a crisp jab.
Koistinen tries to land a leg kick but Pennypacker saw it coming and moves away.
Koistinen throws a hook but Pennypacker blocks it.
Pennypacker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.
Pennypacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Koistinen misses with a hook.
A jab lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
AG Pennypacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Koistinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pennypacker's sensitive parts.
Koistinen tries a low kick but Pennypacker avoids it.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pennypacker lands with a hook. Koistinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pennypacker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen jabs Pennypacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Koistinen throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pennypacker avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Kristus Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pennypacker wants to clinch up but Koistinen keeps it at a distance.
Pennypacker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Koistinen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Koistinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Koistinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koistinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Pennypacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Koistinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pennypacker scores with a three punch combo!
Koistinen misses with a kick to the body.
Pennypacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pennypacker digs a good hook to Koistinen's body.
Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.
Koistinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Pennypacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pennypacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pennypacker misses with a jab to the body
and Koistinen counters with a good low kick that Pennypacker was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koistinen takes a swing at Pennypacker's ribcage but misses.
Pennypacker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the body
and Pennypacker counters with a nice body shot.

Pennypacker rushes Koistinen and presses him up against the cage.
Pennypacker misses with the head strike.
AG Pennypacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Koistinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koistinen scores with a hook to the body.

Pennypacker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pennypacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Koistinen.
Pennypacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pennypacker lands a really nice looking cross but Koistinen seems unphased.

Pennypacker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koistinen to the ground. Pennypacker is now in Koistinen's guard.
Koistinen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Koistinen is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pennypacker frees his head nicely. Oh but Koistinen has switched to an armbar! Pennypacker is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Kristus Koistinen!
In his post fight interview, Kristus Koistinen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.