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Event:
gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Koistinen. That's going to slow Brown down.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
Koistinen ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws a hook but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen misses with a right hand
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a thumping low kick.
Brown thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Koistinen if he has to take too many more of those.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Koistinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.
A big left from Koistinen misses.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Brown.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koistinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koistinen.
Koistinen takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brown checks a leg kick.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Brown lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Koistinen.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koistinen throws an off balance right hand
and Brown makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Koistinen throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Brown thinks about countering with a body kick.
Koistinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Koistinen misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brown throws a quick counter head kick but Koistinen was just out of range.
Brown checks the leg kick.
Brown went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Koistinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Koistinen misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Koistinen misses with a body punch
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Koistinen moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut
#KD#
and Brown counters with a head kick that drops Koistinen to the mat! Koistinen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Koistinen is rocked!
Koistinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koistinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
A left lands for Brown.
Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
Koistinen seems to have recovered his senses.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koistinen, as that shot connected.
#T4#
Brown dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Koistinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brown's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koistinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brown swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koistinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Koistinen jabs Brown right on the nose. Brown blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Brown has been cut.
Brown leaves his chin hanging out and Koistinen seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brown crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristus Koistinen!
Kristus Koistinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
gc 170
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Koistinen clinches up against the cage.
Sigfridsson stalling in the clinch.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson keeps control of Koistinen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson. #BC2#
Sigfridsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sigfridsson scores with a hook.
Sigfridsson throws a shot from downtown. Koistinen moves away and avoids it.
Sigfridsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sigfridsson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koistinen.
Koistinen jabs at Sigfridsson's body.
Sigfridsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Koistinen.
Sigfridsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Koistinen swings for the body but Sigfridsson moves out of range.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sigfridsson manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koistinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sigfridsson lands a leg kick that knocks Koistinen off balance momentarily.
Sigfridsson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Koistinen throws the kick towards the body but Sigfridsson avoids it.
Koistinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sigfridsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koistinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sigfridsson throws a leg kick but Koistinen moved away.
Koistinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sigfridsson looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.
As Sigfridsson backs away, Koistinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Koistinen tries to score with a low kick but Sigfridsson moves his leg out of the way.
Koistinen misses with a looping left.
Koistinen is looking to wear down Sigfridsson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sigfridsson is looking to chop away at Koistinen's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Koistinen misses the target.
Koistinen misses the body punch
and Sigfridsson counters with a left to the body.
Sigfridsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koistinen in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Sigfridsson misses with a looping left.
Koistinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Koistinen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Koistinen wants to clinch up but Sigfridsson keeps it at a distance.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sigfridsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson cracks Koistinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koistinen is looking to land body kicks.
Sigfridsson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab by Koistinen.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sigfridsson, right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Sigfridsson.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Sigfridsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koistinen.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot
and Koistinen counters with a left to the body.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
#T3#
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koistinen thuds his right hand into Sigfridsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Koistinen gets a clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson working aggressively here.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson lands a body punch.
Sigfridsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Sigfridsson.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sigfridsson throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson pushes Koistinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigfridsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koistinen as Sigfridsson tries to tie him up.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Sigfridsson misses with some punches.
Koistinen can't break the clinch.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson misses with a body punch.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koistinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Sigfridsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Sigfridsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Sigfridsson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Sigfridsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Koistinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koistinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Benjamin Sigfridsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sigfridsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sigfridsson connects with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Sigfridsson misses.
Sigfridsson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koistinen at a distance.
Sigfridsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson scores with a jab. Koistinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sigfridsson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koistinen throws a low kick but Sigfridsson avoids it.
Koistinen digs a good hook to Sigfridsson's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sigfridsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Koistinen scrambles back to his feet.
Koistinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
#T1#
Koistinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sigfridsson moves away.#CL#
Koistinen has managed to clinch.
Sigfridsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sigfridsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sigfridsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sigfridsson.
A short left from Koistinen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sigfridsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A hook to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands an uppercut.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koistinen tries to break the clinch but Sigfridsson is controlling the position.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Good body shot from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Koistinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen cracks Sigfridsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Koistinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sigfridsson throws the kick towards the body but Koistinen avoids it.
Koistinen blocks the body kick.
Sigfridsson misses with a body shot.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koistinen tried to score with a low kick but Sigfridsson checks it.
Sigfridsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sigfridsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Sigfridsson feints and then cracks Koistinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koistinen down.
Koistinen checks a low kick from Sigfridsson.#CL2#
Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
Sigfridsson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sigfridsson blocking some punches.
Koistinen misses with the head strike.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Sigfridsson blocks it.
Kristus Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Sigfridsson avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the cage.
Sigfridsson tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Sigfridsson. #T4#
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Sigfridsson lands with a light punch inside.
Sigfridsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sigfridsson tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Sigfridsson breaks the clinch.
Sigfridsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. Koistinen catches Sigfridsson right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sigfridsson connects with a crisp jab.
Sigfridsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
Sigfridsson throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
Koistinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sigfridsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sigfridsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sigfridsson dips to his left and cracks Koistinen with an uppercut!
Sigfridsson misses with a body kick.
Sigfridsson throws a solid leg kick but Koistinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sigfridsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Sigfridsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sigfridsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Sigfridsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sigfridsson avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Sigfridsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koistinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sigfridsson punishes Koistinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sigfridsson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Koistinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Sigfridsson's head.
Sigfridsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sigfridsson. Sigfridsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sigfridsson misses with a looping left.
Sigfridsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Koistinen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen tries to land a leg kick but Sigfridsson saw it coming and moves away.
Koistinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Koistinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Koistinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sigfridsson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sigfridsson catches Koistinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sigfridsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Koistinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen lands a glancing blow to the side of Sigfridsson's head.
Sigfridsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen throws a low kick, looking for Sigfridsson's leg but Sigfridsson calmly moves out of range.
Koistinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Koistinen throws a right hand that Sigfridsson ducks under and follows up with a left that Sigfridsson also avoids with ease.
Sigfridsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koistinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sigfridsson, as that shot connected.
Sigfridsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sigfridsson thumps Koistinen with a low kick.
Sigfridsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Koistinen off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sigfridsson misses with a body kick.
Sigfridsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sigfridsson cracks Koistinen with an open hand slap.#T2#
Koistinen looks to throw the jab but Sigfridsson is out of range.
Sigfridsson wants to counter the offense by Koistinen and move into the clinch position.
Kristus Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sigfridsson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sigfridsson checks it #CL2#
and Sigfridsson moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson stalling.
Sigfridsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sigfridsson.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards. #ROC2#
Koistinen is rocked!
Nice body punch from Sigfridsson.
Oh Koistinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sigfridsson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Koistinen up against the cage.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Sigfridsson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Sigfridsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sigfridsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Sigfridsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sigfridsson gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with the head strike.
Sigfridsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sigfridsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen tries to work over Sigfridsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sigfridsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sigfridsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sigfridsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen is trying to force a seperation but Sigfridsson has the dominant position.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Benjamin Sigfridsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sigfridsson tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Sigfridsson back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Sigfridsson.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Sigfridsson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sigfridsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Sigfridsson misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sigfridsson.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Sigfridsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Sigfridsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sigfridsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Sigfridsson!
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Event:
Gc 166
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Koistinen misses with a double jab.
Sonnen jabs at Koistinen's body.
Koistinen lands a jab to the nose.#CUT#
It looks like Dao Sonnen has been cut.
Good leg kick by Sonnen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koistinen swings for the body but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen lands with a nice body punch.
Sonnen misses with a straight left.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Koistinen circles away.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sonnen scores with a push kick.
Sonnen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Koistinen.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sonnen. Sonnen obviously looking to wear him down.
Koistinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sonnen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sonnen blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Sonnen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sonnen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Sonnen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a looping right.
Koistinen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range and Koistinen settles back down.
Sonnen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Koistinen seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Sonnen.
Koistinen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking.
Koistinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Sonnen counters with an outside leg kick.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the body
and Sonnen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Koistinen.
Sonnen moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick from Sonnen.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Koistinen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Koistinen moves out of range as Sonnen strikes.
Koistinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Sonnen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Koistinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Koistinen connects with a solid leg kick.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Sonnen counters with a nice body shot.
Sonnen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sonnen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sonnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koistinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sonnen.#T3#
Koistinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sonnen checks it well.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Sonnen. That snapped Koistinen's head back.
Sonnen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Koistinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen checks a leg kick.
Sonnen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Koistinen blocks it well.
Koistinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Sonnen counters with a nice leg kick.
Koistinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sonnen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonnen looks to land a left hand but Koistinen moved out of range nicely.
Sonnen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sonnen throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Good shot there by Sonnen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Koistinen catches Sonnen right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Sonnen lands a really nice looking cross but Koistinen seems unphased.
Koistinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sonnen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sonnen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Koistinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sonnen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Koistinen.
Sonnen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen throws a body kick that misses
and Sonnen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sonnen scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dao Sonnen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Sonnen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sonnen flicks out a counter leg kick but Koistinen steps away.
Sonnen ducks under a wild hook from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Koistinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sonnen wants to counter the offense by Koistinen and move into the clinch position.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut. Sonnen saw that one coming.
Sonnen scores with a jab to the body.
Sonnen misses with a low kick.
Sonnen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Koistinen can pounce on him.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it #CL2#
and Sonnen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sonnen lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Koistinen is looking to break free of the clinch but Sonnen has double underhooks.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Koistinen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Koistinen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Sonnen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sonnen prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koistinen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sonnen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sonnen scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Koistinen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen tried to score with a low kick but Sonnen checks it.
Sonnen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sonnen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.
Dao Sonnen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Koistinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koistinen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sonnen moves out of range as Koistinen throws a body kick.
Sonnen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sonnen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen sets himself, and Sonnen steps forward looking for the clinch! Koistinen avoids it this time.#T2#
Koistinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sonnen fakes the leg kick and cracks Koistinen in the body.
Sonnen lands with a hook. Koistinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sonnen lands a jab to the nose.
Koistinen moves to clinch but Sonnen breaks away
and Sonnen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sonnen scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Sonnen tries to land a front kick but Koistinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sonnen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sonnen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Koistinen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Sonnen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koistinen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sonnen feints a counter leg kick.
Sonnen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Koistinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Sonnen drives through and clinches with Koistinen against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Sonnen controls his hands.
Sonnen blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sonnen.
Sonnen works Koistinen's body with a nice hook.
Sonnen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sonnen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koistinen with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Sonnen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Sonnen dips to his left and cracks Koistinen with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sonnen is out of range.
Sonnen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sonnen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sonnen throws a body shot but no joy.
Koistinen throws a leg kick
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koistinen misses with the combination.
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Sonnen checks it.
Koistinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dao Sonnen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dao Sonnen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a leg kick.
Sonnen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.
Sonnen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Sonnen moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Koistinen.
Sonnen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sonnen is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koistinen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Sonnen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koistinen takes one to the side of the head.
Sonnen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sonnen throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Koistinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sonnen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Sonnen checks it
and Sonnen counters with a body kick.
Sonnen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koistinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Sonnen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
A jab lands there for Sonnen.
Koistinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koistinen's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Sonnen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Sonnen counters with a crisp right that sends Koistinen to the canvas! Sonnen follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dao Sonnen!
Dao Sonnen is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Dao Sonnen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gc161
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
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.
#BC#
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.#ROC#
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. #T1#
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.#CL#
Pennypacker has closed the distance and engaged Koistinen in a clinch.
#BC#
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. #T2#
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.#CL#
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.
#BC#
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.#T3#
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. #KD#
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. #KD#
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. #T4#
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 #CL2#
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!
#R2#
Koistinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pennypacker throws a series of punches but Koistinen moves out of range. #TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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.#T2#
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. #SUB#
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.#T3#
Pennypacker controlling the pace.
Koistinen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pennypacker sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
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.#T4#
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. #REVB##SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD#
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.#SU#
Pennypacker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Koistinen cracks a nice hook into Pennypacker's ribs.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL#
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.#BC#
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.
#TD#
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.
#SUB2#
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.
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Event:
Gc156
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Koistinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koistinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Blade's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the body.
Blade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen.
Blade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Koistinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Koistinen throws a hook to the side of Blade's head but Blade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koistinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koistinen lands a nice hook to Blade's body. Blade takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blade closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Koistinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen thows a body kick. Blade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Blade swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with an inside leg kick.
Blade looks winded!
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen tries to clinch there but Blade circles away.
Koistinen throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blade. Koistinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koistinen slips a jab from Blade.
A clash of legs there as Blade blocks the low kick.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Blade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blade takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Blade moved out of range.
Blade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Blade off balance momentarily.
Blade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Blade throws a chopping leg kick but Koistinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blade with a jab.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Blade is just out of range.
Blade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade checks a low kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade tries to land a leg kick but Koistinen saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Koistinen.
Good shot there by Koistinen.#ROC#
Blade is rocked!#T2#
Blade smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Koistinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blade on the side of the head.
Blade is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Blade looks up at the clock. Bad move! Koistinen lands a right hand from hell, dropping Blade. Koistinen pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristus Koistinen!
After the fight, Kristus Koistinen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Siembieda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Koistinen pushes Siembieda away with a front kick.
Koistinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Siembieda.
Siembieda scores with a leg kick.
Siembieda moves in looking to clinch but Koistinen pushes him off.
A solid body kick from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Siembieda misses with a looping right.
Koistinen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Siembieda just manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Siembieda looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Koistinen is looking to counter the offense by Siembieda and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Koistinen.
Siembieda on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Siembieda takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen.
Siembieda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koistinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Koistinen does it's job there.
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Koistinen - that will leave a mark!
Siembieda avoids a kick to the body.
Siembieda throws a one two combo.
Siembieda gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Koistinen moves out of range as Siembieda throws a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Koistinen. Beautiful body shot.
Siembieda looks winded!#T1#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Siembieda gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Koistinen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kristus Koistinen!
Kristus Koistinen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Koistinen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hamilton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A good leg kick by Koistinen.
Koistinen digs a good hook to Hamilton's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koistinen, as that shot connected.
#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Hamilton has been cut.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hamilton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Koistinen leaves Hamilton with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hamilton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Hamilton working away.
Koistinen sneaks back into half guard.
Koistinen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Koistinen is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hamilton rolls with it to try and escape but Koistinen cranks on the arm and Hamilton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristus Koistinen!
A less than humble Kristus Koistinen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Syn 425 - Middleweight Mania
Date: Mar 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Goodbarrel walks into a left hand.
A head kick by Koistinen misses
and Goodbarrel makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Koistinen really felt that one!
Good exchange - Goodbarrel coming out on top.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodbarrel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Goodbarrel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Koistinen.
Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodbarrel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goodbarrel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Goodbarrel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koistinen.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight right.
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!
Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Koistinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodbarrel thows a body kick. Koistinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koistinen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Goodbarrel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koistinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Koistinen misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Goodbarrel.
It looked like Goodbarrel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koistinen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Goodbarrel looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.
Goodbarrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking.
Goodbarrel misses the jab.
Koistinen throws a lazy uppercut
and Koistinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice body kick.
Goodbarrel blocks the body kick.
Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koistinen throws a chopping leg kick but Goodbarrel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter punch.
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!
Goodbarrel thuds a left hand into Koistinen's body.
Goodbarrel connects with the punch.#T2#
Koistinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen slips a straight right by Goodbarrel.
A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodbarrel lands with an uppercut that bounces Koistinen off the cage and back into range.
Koistinen throws an off balance right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Koistinen as he checks the leg kick.
Goodbarrel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koistinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Goodbarrel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Goodbarrel lands a jab to the head.
Goodbarrel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koistinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Kristus Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Goodbarrel connects with a right hand. Koistinen shakes it off.
Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodbarrel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Koistinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T3#
Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Koistinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koistinen avoids the body shot from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel throws an overhand right that lands on Koistinen's shoulder, as Koistinen tries to avoid the shot.
Goodbarrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Koistinen throws a leg kick but Goodbarrel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Goodbarrel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goodbarrel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodbarrel prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goodbarrel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goodbarrel's elbow.
Goodbarrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goodbarrel. #T4#
Goodbarrel tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the cage.
Goodbarrel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goodbarrel can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Goodbarrel is working Koistinen over against the cage.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koistinen or not.
Goodbarrel lands a shot to the body.
Koistinen looks winded!
Goodbarrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Goodbarrel manages to break the clinch.
Goodbarrel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Goodbarrel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Koistinen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodbarrel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Koistinen misses.
Goodbarrel scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick.
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Koistinen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Koistinen throws a lazy body kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses.
Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodbarrel lands with an uppercut that bounces Koistinen off the cage and back into range.
Koistinen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Goodbarrel lands a nice hook to Koistinen's body. Koistinen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koistinen slips under a jab.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koistinen can do to turn this around?
Goodbarrel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Koistinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Koistinen lands a leg kick that knocks Goodbarrel off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Goodbarrel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Goodbarrel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Koistinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Koistinen throws a combination that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Koistinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Goodbarrel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Koistinen throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range.
Goodbarrel checks the leg kick.
Koistinen throws a front kick aimed at Goodbarrel's knee but Goodbarrel avoids it well.
Goodbarrel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Koistinen misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodbarrel throws a shot from downtown. Koistinen moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen misses with a leg kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koistinen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Goodbarrel finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Koistinen is breathing heavily.
Koistinen lands a jab.
Koistinen throws a leg kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a thumping low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodbarrel lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodbarrel delivers a nice body kick.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Goodbarrel. Goodbarrel obviously looking to wear him down.
Goodbarrel moves away from the strike by Koistinen.
Goodbarrel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel thows a body kick. Koistinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Koistinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Goodbarrel scores with a three punch combo!
Koistinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Goodbarrel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goodbarrel jabs at Koistinen's body.
Goodbarrel throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Goodbarrel scores with a leg kick.
Goodbarrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
Scot Goodbarrel is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Goodbarrel looks to land a left hand but Koistinen moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Koistinen defending well as Goodbarrel loads up on a big left hand.
Koistinen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Koistinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Goodbarrel.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Koistinen throws a leg kick
enabling Goodbarrel to counter with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Goodbarrel.
Koistinen moves out of range of the body kick from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel connects with an inside leg kick.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koistinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koistinen tests Goodbarrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koistinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Koistinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Goodbarrel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koistinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Koistinen misses
and Goodbarrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodbarrel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Goodbarrel.#ROC#
Koistinen is rocked!
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Goodbarrel moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Koistinen misses
and Goodbarrel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Goodbarrel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Koistinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Goodbarrel finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodbarrel lands a jab.
You can see that Koistinen has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Goodbarrel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Koistinen in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Goodbarrel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Koistinen seems to have recovered his senses.
A good leg kick by Koistinen. #KD#
Goodbarrel sends Koistinen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Goodbarrel is motioning to the referee to let Koistinen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Goodbarrel throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Goodbarrel cracks the inside of Koistinen's front leg.
Goodbarrel throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodbarrel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Koistinen stumbling back into the cage.#KD#
Goodbarrel lands a big uppercut and Koistinen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Koistinen looks OK. Goodbarrel waves Koistinen back to his feet!
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel connects with a solid leg kick.
Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koistinen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Goodbarrel. #T1#
Koistinen swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Koistinen wants to land a leg kick but Goodbarrel is out of range.
Goodbarrel lands a front kick.
Goodbarrel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodbarrel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Goodbarrel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Goodbarrel.
Koistinen slips a straight right by Goodbarrel.
A head kick misses from Goodbarrel.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen checks a leg kick nicely.
Goodbarrel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Koistinen's calf.
Goodbarrel lands with an overhand left.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goodbarrel was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodbarrel is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Goodbarrel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Koistinen misses with a body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Koistinen thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Koistinen. That snapped Goodbarrel's head back.
Koistinen misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Koistinen.
Goodbarrel throws a hook to the side of Koistinen's head but Koistinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodbarrel keeps Koistinen at a distance using the push kick.
Goodbarrel lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goodbarrel. Koistinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodbarrel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A little feinted left hand from Goodbarrel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Koistinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodbarrel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Goodbarrel throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily.
Goodbarrel takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Goodbarrel throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goodbarrel. That's going to slow Koistinen down.
Koistinen lands a right hook to the body.
Goodbarrel throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodbarrel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goodbarrel moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Koistinen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Koistinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goodbarrel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koistinen circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodbarrel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Koistinen tenderised Goodbarrel's leg. Goodbarrel is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Koistinen.
#T4#
Koistinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goodbarrel.
Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goodbarrel.
Some bone on bone action there as Goodbarrel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Goodbarrel throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goodbarrel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koistinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Koistinen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Goodbarrel has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Goodbarrel and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Goodbarrel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koistinen blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodbarrel blocks the leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Goodbarrel tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodbarrel throws a half hearted mid kick.
A punch combination from Koistinen misses.
Koistinen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Goodbarrel is able to avoid easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Goodbarrel circles away from the clinch attempt
and Goodbarrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Goodbarrel cracks Koistinen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Goodbarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a straight right hand.
Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goodbarrel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodbarrel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the body from Goodbarrel misses
and Koistinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Koistinen misses.
Goodbarrel throws a leg kick but Koistinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Koistinen throws out a counter right but Goodbarrel avoids it with no problem.
Koistinen cracks Goodbarrel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Koistinen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Koistinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goodbarrel under the eye.
Koistinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Koistinen closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Koistinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koistinen is looking to slow Goodbarrel down with leg kicks.
Goodbarrel connects with a right hand. Koistinen shakes it off.
Koistinen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Goodbarrel blocks the leg kick.
Goodbarrel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koistinen's hands.
Koistinen tries to land a body kick
and Goodbarrel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Koistinen does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.#T2#
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel cracks Koistinen with an open hand slap.
Koistinen looks to land a right hand but Goodbarrel moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goodbarrel throwing a counter right hand but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
Koistinen swings widly with a right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a leg kick.
Goodbarrel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koistinen throws the left hand but Goodbarrel avoids the punch easily.
Koistinen swings for the body but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Goodbarrel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Goodbarrel misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel misses the jab.#T3#
Koistinen throws a body kick that misses.
Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Koistinen looks to clinch
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Koistinen.
Goodbarrel blocks a leg kick.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodbarrel moves away.
Koistinen throws a jab when Goodbarrel was well out of range.
Koistinen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goodbarrel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Koistinen.
Koistinen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goodbarrel connects with a body shot.
Koistinen tries to clinch but Goodbarrel is having none of it.
Nice shot by Goodbarrel.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Goodbarrel takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a hook. Goodbarrel ducked under it nicely.
Koistinen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Goodbarrel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goodbarrel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koistinen misses the body punch
and Goodbarrel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goodbarrel feints and then cracks Koistinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koistinen down.
Koistinen tried to score with a low kick but Goodbarrel checks it.
Koistinen throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Koistinen has managed to clinch.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koistinen tries to pull guard but Goodbarrel won't allow it.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kristus Koistinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Koistinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Koistinen lands a nice hook to Goodbarrel's body. Goodbarrel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koistinen wants to slow Goodbarrel down by chopping away at his legs.
Goodbarrel lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Koistinen takes a swing at Goodbarrel's ribcage but misses.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
Goodbarrel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goodbarrel scores with a jab to the head.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Goodbarrel moves out of range.
Koistinen connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel lands a slapping body shot.
Koistinen throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Goodbarrel counter with a right hand.
Koistinen is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it
and Goodbarrel counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goodbarrel lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Goodbarrel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goodbarrel throws a front kick that sends Koistinen stumbling back into the cage.
Goodbarrel throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Koistinen thows a leg kick but Goodbarrel checks it
and Goodbarrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Koistinen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Goodbarrel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Koistinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodbarrel counters with a huge left! Koistinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Goodbarrel isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koistinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Goodbarrel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sun-Tzu, into his post fight interview.
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