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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Julma Korsto Koistinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Laul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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171 cm
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148 lbs
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165 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julma Korsto Koistinen! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carl Laul! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Laul takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Laul closes the distance looking to clinch and Koistinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Koistinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laul. Koistinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Laul on the side of the head. Laul takes a jab right on the kisser.
Laul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koistinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Laul scrambles back to his feet. The fight stays on the outside here - Laul looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Koistinen throwing a counter right hand but Laul manages to avoid it. Koistinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Koistinen thuds his right hand into Laul's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Koistinen lands with a good body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laul tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koistinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Laul somewhat. Laul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laul wants to clinch but Koistinen slips to the side and Koistinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Laul blocks a low kick nicely. Laul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Koistinen defends it well. Koistinen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Koistinen lands a right hook to the body.
Koistinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Julma Korsto Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Laul has his takedown stuffed and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand! Julma Korsto Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Laul. Koistinen lands the left hand. Koistinen tries to work over Laul's front leg with a kick but Laul checks it. Laul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Koistinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laul's head backwards. Laul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Koistinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Laul is out of range. Laul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Koistinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laul doesn't seem bothered though. Koistinen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laul's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Koistinen lands a nice hook to Laul's body. Laul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Laul drops his hands momentarily and Koistinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A jab from Koistinen does it's job there. Koistinen scores with a jab. Koistinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Laul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it. Laul walks into a jab. Laul with a poor takedown and Koistinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laul is rocked! Laul looks winded! Koistinen lands a nice looking body shot.
Koistinen swings away with a leg kick that misses. Koistinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Laul is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him? Koistinen lands with a hook. Laul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Koistinen lands a head shot. Koistinen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laul gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Koistinen with a hook. Laul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Koistinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Laul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Laul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen. Koistinen sets himself, and Laul steps forward looking for the clinch! Koistinen avoids it this time. A cross from Koistinen lands. Koistinen lands with a hook. Laul tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Koistinen lands a slapping body shot.
Laul seems to have recovered his senses. Koistinen lands with a straight right. Laul didn't see that one coming. Koistinen punishes Laul's body with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice cross by Koistinen. Laul shoots in for a takedown but Koistinen shows good takedown defense. Koistinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Koistinen 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.
Laul misses with a double jab.
Koistinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Laul's head backwards. Koistinen catches Laul with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Laul walks into a straight right hand from Koistinen. Koistinen clobbers Laul with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Koistinen cracks Laul with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Laul is trying desperately to land a takedown but Koistinen is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Laul. Koistinen throws a solid leg kick but Laul takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Koistinen. Koistinen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Koistinen connects with a body shot. Koistinen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Laul 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. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Laul moves out of range of the leg kick from Koistinen. Nice jab there from Koistinen. Laul checks a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Korsto Koistinen dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Laul moves to clinch but Koistinen breaks away and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand. Laul doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Laul might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Koistinen has got the better of the exchanges. Koistinen scores with a nice head shot. Koistinen throws a leg kick but Laul checks it. Koistinen cracks Laul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Koistinen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Koistinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Koistinen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Laul. Koistinen dodges the punch combination from Laul.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Laul tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Laul goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside. Both fighters working to control the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen. Laul pulls guard. Laul looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Koistinen being controlled here momentarily. Laul is breathing heavily. Koistinen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Laul's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Laul seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Laul has a closed guard, preventing Koistinen from standing up. Laul keeping moving, preventing Koistinen from controlling successfully. Koistinen prevents Laul from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Laul darts in looking for a takedown but Koistinen gets double underhooks and turns Laul into the cage. Laul shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Koistinen pinned against the cage. Koistinen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Julma Korsto Koistinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Laul. Koistinen lands a jab to the nose. Koistinen scores with a jab to the body. Koistinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Laul moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Laul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Koistinen scores with the left hand. Laul knows he should have avoided that one. Laul has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Koistinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Koistinen. Koistinen lands a head shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Laul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Laul. Koistinen moves into range and connects with a jab. Koistinen scores with a punch to the head. Koistinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Laul should have avoided that one. Koistinen with a hook. Julma Korsto Koistinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Koistinen jabs at Laul's body. Koistinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Laul takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Laul shoots in for a takedown but Koistinen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Laul tries for a takedown but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Koistinen connects with the punch. Laul drops his hands momentarily and Koistinen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julma Korsto Koistinen dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Koistinen cracks Laul with a good jab. Koistinen scores with a jab to the jaw. Koistinen scores with the left hand. Laul knows he should have avoided that one. Julma Korsto Koistinen is winning the standup battle so far. Koistinen lands a jab to the head.
Laul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Koistinen lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Laul falls backwards - clearly groggy! Koistinen dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julma Korsto Koistinen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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