Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: AKF 22 | Turner vs. Zy
Date: Oct 16, 2021

#R1#
Koistinen avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Cobb throws a low kick but Koistinen moves out of range easily.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cobb keeps the fight on the outside.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Koistinen walks into a jab.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cobb drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Cobb moves into range and clinches up with Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
We've been informed that Cobb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koistinen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koistinen's face.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Koistinen blocks it.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes an elbow to the forehead.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Cobb avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koistinen under the eye.
Koistinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cobb lands a head kick. Koistinen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb defending well as Koistinen loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a head kick.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Koistinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cobb.
Cobb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Koistinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marciano Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Cobb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
Koistinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Koistinen.
Cobb throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Cobb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Cobb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Cobb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cobb.
Koistinen misses with a two punch combination.
Koistinen is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Cobb drives through and clinches with Koistinen against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Cobb lands a body punch.
A short right from Cobb.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cobb is defending well for now.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen is looking to clinch.
Koistinen defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Cobb scores with a nice strike.
Cobb throws an off balance right hand
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Cobb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cobb throws a lazy head kick
and Koistinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb throws a chopping leg kick but Koistinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cobb lands a jab to Koistinen's midsection.
Cobb throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target. #T1#
Cobb with a nice calf kick.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Koistinen is looking to counter punch.
Cobb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koistinen is looking to counter the offense by Cobb and move into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sloppy strikes from Koistinen. Those never looked like landing.
Cobb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb connects with a leg kick.
Koistinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cobb's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cobb duly obliges. #T2#
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.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Cobb looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cobb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cobb looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koistinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cobb misses with a head kick.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
It looked like Koistinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobb scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Cobb misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Koistinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Cobb. That snapped Koistinen's head back.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen dips to his left and cracks Cobb with an uppercut!#CL2#
Cobb rushes Koistinen and presses him up against the ropes.
Cobb blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Koistinen is blocking nicely.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Koistinen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Marciano Cobb has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cobb avoids it.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koistinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T4#
Koistinen presses Cobb against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cobb is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Koistinen to work.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Koistinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the ropes.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cobb tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobb gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Cobb pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marciano Cobb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marciano Cobb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Koistinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Cobb swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen ducks right into an uppercut from Cobb.
A punch combination from Cobb misses. #CL#
Koistinen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koistinen.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Koistinen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head. #T1#
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cobb blocks it with crossed arms.
Cobb lands a left hand.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cobb.
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marciano Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
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!
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#T2#
Cobb misses with some punches.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Cobb blocks with his arms.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen. #BC2#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2#
Cobb has managed to clinch. #T3#
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Koistinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cobb lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Cobb pushes him off.
Marciano Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cobb looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.#CL#
Koistinen drives through and clinches with Cobb against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with an elbow strike.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Cobb avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cobb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cobb throws a body punch but Koistinen moves out of range. #T4#
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Koistinen slips the punch.
Cobb connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koistinen. Koistinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cobb lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Cobb slams his shin into Koistinen's torso.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koistinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cobb gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cobb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a thumping low kick.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marciano Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cobb 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Marciano Cobb!

Marciano Cobb wins by unanimous decision!
Marciano Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: AKF 19 | Robbins vs. Koistinen
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1##CL#
Robbins rushes Koistinen and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Koistinen. That snapped Robbins's head back. #CUT2#It looks like Marty Robbins has been cut.
Robbins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Robbins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Robbins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robbins misses the shot to the body.
Robbins connects with a right hand. Koistinen shakes it off.
Marty Robbins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robbins scores with a nice strike.
Koistinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Robbins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robbins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robbins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robbins connects with a single shot there.
Robbins misses with a hook to the body
and Koistinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koistinen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robbins throws a leg kick
enabling Koistinen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Koistinen defending well as Robbins loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Robbins darts in and clinches Koistinen up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Robbins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards.
Koistinen works on Robbins's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Robbins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Koistinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Robbins managing to block the knees to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Robbins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Robbins.
Robbins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koistinen missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Koistinen trying to land knees to the body.
Robbins misses with an elbow over the top.
Still in the clinch, Robbins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
Robbins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Robbins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robbins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Robbins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Robbins as Koistinen tries to tie him up.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Robbins blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Robbins.
Robbins works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen takes an elbow to the temple.
Robbins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robbins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koistinen looks winded!
Robbins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Robbins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Robbins cracks Koistinen with a nice body shot.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Robbins.
Robbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robbins misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen misses with an elbow strike.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Robbins is defending well for now.
Koistinen takes a shot to the head.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Robbins lands a left hand.
Robbins gets through Koistinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Robbins breaks the clinch.
Koistinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koistinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Robbins lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
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!
Robbins throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Robbins clinches.
Robbins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koistinens head.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Robbins.
Robbins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Robbins lands a damaging elbow.
Robbins avoids the elbow strike from Koistinen, against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Robbins.
Robbins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Robbins.
Robbins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Robbins.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robbins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Robbins.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Robbins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koistinen is trying to maintain a safe position but Robbins gets an underhook and turns Koistinen into the ropes.
Koistinen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marty Robbins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marty Robbins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Koistinen avoids the body shot from Robbins.
Koistinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marty Robbins is winning the standup battle so far.
Robbins throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Robbins misses with a body punch
and Koistinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robbins thinking.
Robbins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Robbins.
Robbins lands a high kick!
A big left from Robbins misses.
Koistinen tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Robbins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Koistinen backs up against the ropes. #KD#
Robbins scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Koistinen beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.#ROC#Koistinen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen tries to clinch up.
Koistinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Robbins finish him?#T1#
Robbins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Robbins. Robbins obviously looking to wear him down.
Koistinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robbins. #CL#
Robbins pushes Koistinen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Robbins.
Robbins tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Robbins lands an elbow just above Koistinen 's eye.
Robbins cracks Koistinen with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Koistinen goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Koistinen wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Marty Robbins!
Marty Robbins retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Marty Robbins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: AKF 16 | Cobb vs. Robbins
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Koistinen defending well as Cortez loads up on a big left hand.
As Cortez tries to get set, Koistinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Cortez manages to avoid the attempt.
Cortez throws a leg kick but Koistinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cortez swats away the attempt to clinch by Koistinen.
Nice shot lands for Cortez.
Cortez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koistinen under the eye.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koistinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koistinen tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Koistinen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Cortez.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Koistinen jumps back.
Cortez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice body kick from Cortez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cortez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Koistinen rushes Cortez and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Cortez has had enough of the clinch but Koistinen keeps him there for the moment.
Koistinen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cortez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Cortez blocks it.
Cortez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen landing knees to the head.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cortez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koistinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside. #ROC#Cortez is rocked!
Cortez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cortez is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Cortez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cortez seems to have recovered his senses.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Koistinen drops Cortez with a big knee! Will Cortez beat the count? Yep, he's up already and we're only at 3... let's see if he's just faking it or if he's actually OK.
Cortez is looking to chop away at Koistinen's legs.
Koistinen blocks a low kick nicely.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Cortez.
A low kick from Cortez is predictable there #KD#
and Koistinen counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Cortez onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Cortez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koistinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cortez walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A very excited looking Purjo Pekka Koistinen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Juanito Cortez spoke after the fight, saying 'Well...shit happens....i will b back!'.

Event: SYN K1 6/18
Date: Jun 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Koistinen has closed the distance and engaged Harris in a clinch.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris lands a shoulder strike.
Harris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Harris throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Harris avoids it.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris connects with a nasty looking knee right to Koistinen's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen dodges an elbow strike from Harris.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Koistinen managing to block the knees to the body from Harris.
A hook to the body from Harris.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Harris blocks it.
Harris misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harris.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen. #T1#
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harris lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Harris scores with a hook to the body.
Harris lands with a light punch inside.
Harris misses with a punch on the inside.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harris as Koistinen tries to tie him up.
Koistinen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Harris lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koistinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Harris is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands an elbow just above Harris 's eye.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Harris blocks with his arms.
Harris lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Harris tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T2#
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
Harris takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Koistinen.
Harris takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koistinen pushes Harris back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen avoiding damage.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harris backwards.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Koistinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Harris takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Koistinen working Harris over with knees to the body.
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Harris is rocked!
Koistinen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Harris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#It looks like Baby Boy Harris has been cut.
Koistinen creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Harris off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Harris is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Koistinen is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN Sang
Date: Apr 23, 2021

#R1#
Koistinen tries to clinch but Cornell moves out of range. #CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and clinches.
Koistinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornell won't want to take too many of those.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #BC2#
Cornell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cornell has time to react.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cornell manages to avoid it.
Koistinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cornell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Koistinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cornell.
Koistinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen moves out of range as Cornell strikes.
Cornell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen is looking to clinch but Cornell is avoiding it. #T1#
Koistinen misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Cornell coming out on top.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut
and Cornell counters with a straight right hand.
Cornell throws a good cross that connects.
Koistinen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Koistinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cornell counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Cornell.
Cornell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cornell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koistinen fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen throws a body punch but Cornell moves out of range. #T2#
Cornell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Koistinen. #CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Koistinen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cornell.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cornell throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Cornell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cornell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Koistinen has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Cornell misses with some punches.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cornell.
Koistinen throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Cornell.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornell blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Koistinen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cornell's brow.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Cornell blocks with his arms.
Koistinen scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cornell.
Koistinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Cornell lands a nice uppercut.
Cornell tries to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling the position.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cornell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cornell throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Cornell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Koistinen misses with some punches.
Cornell lands a nice uppercut.
Koistinen has a couple of punches blocked by Cornell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cornell avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body. #T4#
A short uppercut from Cornell.
Cornell tries to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling the position.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cornell can't break the clinch.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cornell. #BC2#
Cornell breaks from the clinch.
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. #CL#
Koistinen rushes Cornell and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Cornell manages to break the clinch.
Koistinen looks to land a left hand but Cornell moved out of range nicely.
Koistinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Cornell is rocked!
Cornell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Koistinen. Koistinen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cornell is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Koistinen moves into range and clinches up with Cornell.
Cornell seems to have recovered his senses.
Cornell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koistinens head.
A short uppercut from Cornell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Koistinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cornell avoids a wild elbow strike from Koistinen.
Cornell wants to get back to striking at distance but Koistinen won't allow it.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cornell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cornell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cornell misses with the head strike.
Koistinen trying to land knees to the body.
Cornell takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Tony Cornell has been cut.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cornell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornell is defending well for now.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cornell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Cornell throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Cornell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cornell misses with the head strike.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cornell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Cornell tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Cornell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Cornell avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Cornell works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cornell lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cornell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short body shot lands from Cornell as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Cornell lands with a left to the head.
Cornell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cornell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen prevents Cornell from breaking the clinch.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Cornell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornell misses with a punch to the body.
Cornell lands a hook that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Koistinen connects with a knee to the head.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cornell.
A right handed body shot lands from Cornell.
Cornell swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cornell's elbow. #BC2#
Cornell manages to break the clinch.
Cornell stalks Koistinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koistinen's face. Koistinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Cornell pushes him off.#T3#
Cornell digs a good hook to Koistinen's body.
Koistinen tries to clinch up but Cornell circles away and keeps his distance.
Koistinen cracks Cornell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cornell scores with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Cornell.#KD2#
Cornell drops a shoulder and throws a biiiig uppercut that drops Koistinen onto his butt! Koistinen pops straight back to his feet to convince the referee that he's OK to continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koistinen wants to clinch up but Cornell keeps it at a distance.
Cornell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Koistinen tries to bum rush Cornell with a series of wild strikes but Cornell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cornell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Koistinen has time to react.#ROC2#Koistinen is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Cornell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koistinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornell swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cornell throws out the jab.
Cornell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koistinen throws out the jab.
Koistinen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koistinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cornell throws a right and a left that Koistinen avoids nicely.
Cornell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cornell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Cornell moves out of range.
Cornell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Koistinen with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Koistinen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Cornell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Tony Cornell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cornell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Koistinen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cornell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Cornell takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The cut man is working on Tony Cornell's cut.
That's time! Koistinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Koistinen throws a poor cross that misses
and Cornell counters with a body kick.
Koistinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cornell keeps the fight on the outside.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koistinen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cornell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cornell misses with a few strikes there.
Koistinen throws a hook but Cornell blocks it.
Cornell appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Koistinen defending well as Cornell loads up on a big left hand.
Cornell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cornell misses with a double jab.
Koistinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koistinen misses with a looping right.
Cornell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Koistinen misses with a double jab.
Cornell unleashes a big counter combination but Koistinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cornell looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Koistinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornell was well out of range. Poor timing from Koistinen.
Cornell throws a counter combo.
Cornell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornell slips under a jab from Koistinen.
Cornell throws a series of punches but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cornell.
Koistinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cornell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Cornell slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a few strikes there.
Cornell misses with a head kick.
Cornell scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Cornell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cornell moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cornell.
Cornell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cornell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice combination there by Cornell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cornell connects with a quick right hand that sends Koistinen tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tony Cornell!
Our winner, Tony Cornell, 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.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Final 4
Date: Dec 26, 2020

#R1##CL2#
Fernandes moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Fernandes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fernandes tries to score with a low kick but Koistinen moves his leg out of the way.
Fernandes throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range. #CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fernandes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Fernandes lands an elbow inside that Koistinen shrugs off.
Fernandes blocks an elbow strike from Koistinen.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Fernandes throws an elbow but it misses.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Fernandes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Fernandes throws an elbow but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fernandes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Fernandes fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a nice elbow.
Fernandes throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Fernandes, against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Fernandes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandes looks winded!
A hook to the body from Fernandes.
Fernandes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fernandes lands a damaging elbow.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Fernandes blocks it.
Fernandes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen dodges an elbow strike from Fernandes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandes lands an elbow just above Koistinen 's eye. #BC2#
Fernandes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Fernandes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
Fernandes misses with a hook.
Koistinen throws a big counter combination but Fernandes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Koistinen catches Fernandes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Koistinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Koistinen misses with a left hand
and Fernandes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Koistinen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Koistinen lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Fernandes closes the distance and clinches.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Fernandes blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Fernandes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Fernandes.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fernandes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Fernandes blocks with his arms.
Koistinen takes an elbow to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riccardo Fernandes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koistinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fernandes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fernandes walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Fernandes is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 8
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Koistinen throws a right hand that River ducks under and follows up with a left that River also avoids with ease.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koistinen thuds a left hand into River's body.
Koistinen blocks a leg kick.
Koistinen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koistinen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koistinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koistinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koistinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
River throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Koistinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. River doesn't seem bothered though.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like River wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
River misses with a kick to the body
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Charlie River has been cut.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koistinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River throws a solid leg kick but Koistinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
River tries to work over Koistinen's front leg with a kick but Koistinen checks it.
River throws out a leg kick but Koistinen moves out of range and River only half commits. #T1#
River goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by River misses
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
River throws a body kick that misses.
River chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River fails to land with a series of punches.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koistinen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. River sees it coming and avoids it easily.
River missing with a left hand there. Koistinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River thows a leg kick but Koistinen checks it
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
River misses with an uppercut
and Koistinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Koistinen breaks the clinch.
River throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Koistinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River throws a predictable looking body shot
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koistinen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Koistinen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. River manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the side of Koistinen's head but Koistinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Koistinen rushes River and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
River managing to block the knees to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from River.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Koistinen controls his hands.
Koistinen is trying to maintain a safe position but River gets an underhook and turns Koistinen into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River takes a knee right on the jaw!
River can't break the clinch.
River avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body. #BC2#
Koistinen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koistinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
River tries a head kick but it misses.
Koistinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koistinen lands a nice hook to River's body. River takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koistinen lands a jab to the nose.
Koistinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen misses with a straight left.
River lands a nice looking body shot.
River scores with a kick to the body.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koistinen.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koistinen moves away from the strike by River.
Koistinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koistinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
River scores with a hook.
River has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from River there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen takes one on the button.
Koistinen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut. River saw that one coming.
Koistinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
River throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
Koistinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charlie River's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
River walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
That kick from River tenderised Koistinen's leg. Koistinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Koistinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Koistinen is looking to clinch.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Koistinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Koistinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a right hand
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
River misses with a right hand
enabling Koistinen to counter with a crisp jab.
River steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
An attempted straight right counter from River misses the target.
River throws a leg kick
enabling Koistinen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Koistinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and River counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
River bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
River slips under a jab.
Koistinen dips to his left and cracks River with an uppercut!
River throws a body punch but Koistinen moves out of range.
River looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.
Koistinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
River with a body punch. A glancing blow.
River connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
River with a jab.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Koistinen throws out a powerful jab.
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!
River throws a leg kick
enabling Koistinen to counter with a crisp jab.
River blocks a jab.
Koistinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but River moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
River throws a leg kick but Koistinen checks it.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
River scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Koistinen.
A punch combination from Koistinen misses.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
River rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koistinen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koistinen! But no joy.
A head kick misses from River.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Purjo Pekka Koistinen.
Well Koistinen 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Last 16
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Koistinen misses.
Adefemi thinks about the counter body kick.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Adefemi.
Adefemi misses with a head kick.
Adefemi misses with a body kick.
Koistinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Adefemi back into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koistinen.
Adefemi misses with a punch on the inside.
Adefemi misses with a body punch.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen lands an elbow inside.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Adefemi is trying to break free.#BC2#
Adefemi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Koistinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adefemi tries to land a front kick but Koistinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Adefemi moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen misses with a hook. Adefemi ducked under it nicely.
Koistinen takes a swing at Adefemi's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Adefemi. #CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adefemi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Knees to the body from Koistinen.
A head punch on the inside from Adefemi fails to land.
Adefemi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Adefemi throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adefemi looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adefemi.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen cracks Adefemi with a nice body shot.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koistinen obliges.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen pushes Adefemi back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Koistinen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steven Adefemi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Koistinen forces Adefemi back against the ropes and clinches.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Adefemi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adefemi can do to turn this around?
Adefemi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adefemi has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adefemi takes a knee right on the jaw! #CUT#It looks like Steven Adefemi has been cut.
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!
Adefemi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adefemi is breathing heavily.
Adefemi tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Adefemi takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Adefemi is rocked!
Adefemi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koistinen avoids it.#T1#
A short left from Koistinen.
Adefemi is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body.
Adefemi seems to have recovered his senses.
Koistinen lands an elbow that stopped Adefemi in his tracks for a moment.
Koistinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Koistinen on the inside. #KD#
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue!#CL2#
Adefemi clinches.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen crunches a lovely knee into Adefemi's ribcage.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Adefemi blocks it. #T2#
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koistinen works on Adefemi's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen lands a knee to the head.
Koistinen presses Adefemi against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adefemi's defenses.
Adefemi tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Adefemi.
Koistinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koistinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adefemi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koistinen stalls.
Koistinen digs a right hand into Adefemi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adefemi's gas tank.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen working Adefemi over with knees to the body.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adefemi or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Steven Adefemi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Adefemi slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koistinen slips a jab from Adefemi.
Koistinen misses with a straight right.
Adefemi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Koistinen. That did some damage!
Adefemi misses with a double jab
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but Adefemi moves out of range.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adefemi swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adefemi lands a high kick!
Adefemi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Adefemi instigates a clinch. #T1#
A short uppercut from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a knee to the head.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adefemi is defending well for now.
Koistinen gets through Adefemi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but Adefemi is blocking nicely.
Adefemi can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Adefemi is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adefemis head.
Koistinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adefemi's efforts to push away.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adefemi backwards.
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Adefemi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Adefemi to the canvas! Can Adefemi beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's waved off the fight! He didn't think Adefemi was in a fit state to continue so this fight is over! Koistinen is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A victorious Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 5 B
Date: Oct 24, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen wants to clinch.
Petard throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but Petard is blocking nicely.
Petard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Our sources have told us that Koistinen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petard's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Petard. #BC2#
Petard manages to break the clinch.
Petard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petard throws a body kick that misses.
Petard throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Koistinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Petard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petard.
Petard missing with a left hand there. Koistinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petard cracks Koistinen with an open hand slap.
Petard swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen throws a jab when Petard was well out of range.
Petard unleashes a big counter combination but Koistinen bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Petard connects with a leg kick.
Petard misses the jab.
Petard misses with a body shot.
A punch combination from Petard misses.
Petard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Petard.
Petard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Koistinen lands a slapping body shot.
Koistinen avoids the body shot from Petard.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but Petard avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petard throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
As Petard tries to get set, Koistinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Petard manages to avoid the attempt.
Koistinen throws an overhand right that lands on Petard's shoulder, as Petard tries to avoid the shot.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petard tries to move into range but Koistinen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Koistinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen lands with a shot to the body.
Petard misses with a low kick.
Jean Luc Petard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koistinen stuns Petard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jab, jab by Petard - just one landing.
Petard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petard misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by Petard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petard.
Koistinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen tries to clinch up but Petard circles away and keeps his distance.
Koistinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Petard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petard misses with an uppercut.
Petard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koistinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Petard misses
and Koistinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
As Koistinen backs off Petard throws a huge counter combo but Koistinen manages to avoid it all.
Petard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Petard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petard misses with an uppercut. Koistinen saw that one coming.
Petard throws an off balance right hand
and Koistinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Petard misses with a hook. Koistinen ducked under it nicely.
Petard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Jab from Koistinen.
Petard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Petard thows a body kick. Koistinen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koistinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Petard.
Koistinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Petard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koistinen misses with a looping left.
Petard thumps Koistinen with a low kick.#CL#
Koistinen has Petard up against the cage in a clinch.
Petard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petard backwards. #BC2#
Petard breaks from the clinch.
Koistinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petard throws out the jab.
Koistinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petard takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen tries to counter by clinching up but Petard breaks away and moves out of range.
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!
Nice defenses there by Koistinen.#T2#
Petard slips a jab from Koistinen.
Koistinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koistinen with a hook.
Petard connects with a body shot that sends Koistinen's belly button to the back.
Koistinen slips under a jab.
Petard throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
Petard swinging wildly here. #CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Petard back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Petard is trying to push Koistinen away but Koistinen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koistinen cracks Petard with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean Luc Petard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Petard.
Petard throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Koistinen holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
Koistinen lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Petard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petard misses with a body shot. #CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Petard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petard misses with a low kick.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petard.
Jean Luc Petard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petard just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen lands an overhand right.
Koistinen lands with an overhand left.
Petard swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Koistinen misses the target.#T1#
Koistinen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Petard.
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
Petard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koistinen is looking to counter the offense by Petard and move into the clinch.
A punch combination from Petard misses.
Petard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Petard moves out of range.
Koistinen lands a jab.
Petard throws a poor cross that misses
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Petard misses with a low kick.
Koistinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petard manages to circle out of the way.
Petard throws a solid leg kick but Koistinen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petard.
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
Petard misses with a body shot. #T2#
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Petard pushes him off.
Koistinen moves in looking to clinch but Petard pushes him off.
Petard throws a body punch but Koistinen moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Petard should have avoided that one.
Petard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Koistinen. That snapped Petard's head back.
Petard cracks Koistinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petard is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Petard.
Petard throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koistinen's sensitive parts.
Koistinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Petard ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petard misses with a low kick.
Koistinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Purjo Pekka Koistinen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Petard scores with a push kick.
Petard takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petard is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the cage.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Petard is trying to break free.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Petard blocks it.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petard tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the cage.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petard backwards.
Petard struggles to land a body shot inside as Koistinen controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Petard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen has Petard pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Petard breaks the clinch.
Koistinen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petard connects with a crisp jab.
Petard lands an overhand right.#T1#
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Petard.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Petard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Petard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petard throws the kick towards the body but Koistinen avoids it.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Petard lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut.
Koistinen throws a looping overhand right but Petard ducks down to avoid it.
Petard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Petard throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Petard throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Petard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Petard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
Petard is trying to counter with his kicks.
Koistinen walks into a jab.
Koistinen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Koistinen.
A low kick from Petard misses #CL#
and Koistinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Koistinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koistinen lands an elbow just above Petard 's eye.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Petard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petard misses with an uppercut
and Koistinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen scores with a decent looking hook.
A leg kick checked by Koistinen.
Petard throws a hook to the side of Koistinen's head but Koistinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Purjo Pekka Koistinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Petard scores with a sloppy right hand. Koistinen should have avoided that one.
Petard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petard wants to slow Koistinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Petard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petard throws a body kick that misses.
Petard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Koistinen rushes Petard and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koistinen keeps control of Petard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petard is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the cage.
Koistinen has Petard pressed against the cage, preventing Petard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petard wants to break free but Koistinen has control. #BC2#
Petard breaks the clinch.
Koistinen takes a swing at Petard's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Petard thows a leg kick but Koistinen checks it
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petard throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Koistinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petard lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koistinen at a distance.
Koistinen moves out of range of the body kick from Petard.
Petard lands a glancing blow to the side of Koistinen's head.
Petard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petard with the inside leg kick.
Donk. Koistinen catches Petard right on the button with a cross.
Petard thows a leg kick but Koistinen checks it
enabling Koistinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Petard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koistinen swings for the body but Petard moves out of range.
A lazy left from Petard finds it's target.#CL#
Koistinen has closed the distance and engaged Petard in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Petard is looking to break free of the clinch but Koistinen has double underhooks.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Petard tries to circle away but Koistinen has him pinned against the cage.
Petard tries to circle away but Koistinen has him pinned against the cage.
Petard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petard wants to get back to striking at distance but Koistinen won't allow it.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Petard controls his hands.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Petard breaks the clinch.
Petard throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petard throws a low kick, looking for Koistinen's leg but Koistinen calmly moves out of range.
Petard throws a right hand that misses
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Petard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen slips a straight right by Petard.
Koistinen wants to clinch up but Petard keeps it at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Koistinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jean Luc Petard was interviewed post fight and said 'Hoisted by my own petard!'.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 4 A
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus scores with a head kick.
Koistinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taurus throws a jab but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taurus.
Taurus throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Taurus.
A quick step to the side and Koistinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Taurus.
The crowd cheers as Taurus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Koistinen doesn't seem phased though.
Good standup being displayed there by Koistinen as he connects with a hook.
Taurus throws a hook but Koistinen avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
Koistinen takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Koistinen momentarily. #T1#
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus is looking to chop away at Koistinen's legs.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taurus needs to keep his hands up - Koistinen had a free shot at his head there.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Taurus.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Koistinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taurus can pounce on him.
A big right from Taurus misses.
Koistinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taurus gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Wesley Taurus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taurus misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Koistinen finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Koistinen ducks under a wild hook from Taurus.
Koistinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Koistinen drops his hands momentarily and Taurus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taurus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koistinen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Koistinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Koistinen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taurus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus dominated that round.
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#
A leg kick checked by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a big counter combination but Taurus scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taurus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taurus scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taurus.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Koistinen misses the target.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus with a nice cross.
Koistinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good shot there by Koistinen.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus throws a one two combo. #ROC2#Koistinen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taurus throws a right and a left that Koistinen avoids nicely.
Oh Koistinen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taurus.
Koistinen seems to have got his legs back now.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen throwing a counter right hand but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Taurus coming out on top.#T1#
Taurus throws a push kick but Koistinen slaps the foot to one side.
Taurus lands a high kick!
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus scores with a spinning back kick!
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taurus is just out of range.
Donk. Koistinen catches Taurus right on the button with a cross.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Taurus cracks Koistinen with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Koistinen is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Koistinen is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koistinen.
A little feinted left hand from Koistinen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taurus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus takes one to the side of the head.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Koistinen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Taurus avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Taurus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taurus throws a sloppy body shot
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taurus throws a lazy right hand but Koistinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Koistinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus lands with a good body shot.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koistinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taurus.
As Koistinen backs off Taurus throws a huge counter combo but Koistinen manages to avoid it all.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesley Taurus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Koistinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus misses with a kick to the body
and Koistinen counters with a left to the body.
Taurus moves forwards but Koistinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus takes that one, thanks to the knockdown.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Koistinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Koistinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Taurus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taurus 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.
A slow jab from Koistinen misses its intended target.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus digs a good body shot into Koistinen's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus scores with a jab to the head.
Taurus misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Koistinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taurus connects with a crisp jab.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus misses with a hook.
Taurus thows a leg kick but Koistinen checks it
and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taurus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Koistinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taurus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Koistinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Koistinen blocks a jab.
Taurus misses with a left hand
letting Koistinen counter with a right hand.
Taurus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taurus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taurus connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Koistinen's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Koistinen - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wesley Taurus!
Wesley Taurus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VKT HW Grand Prix - Round 3 A
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Koistinen.
Hall throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Koistinen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Koistinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hall moves out of range as Koistinen strikes.
A punch combination from Hall misses.
Koistinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hall with a body shot.
Hall throws a right and a left that Koistinen avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Koistinen! But no joy.
Koistinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Hall pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Koistinen throws out a counter right but Hall avoids it with no problem.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Koistinen avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Hall misses with a body shot.
Koistinen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
Hall scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hall moves forwards but Koistinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hall throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Koistinen misses.
Hall throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Hall throws a leg kick
and Koistinen counters with a straight right hand.
Koistinen takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koistinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Koistinen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Hall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Koistinen jabs at Hall's body.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Koistinen avoids the head kick by Hall.
Hall throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
Koistinen throws a counter combo.
Koistinen defending well as Hall loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Koistinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall throws a right hand that misses
and Koistinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Koistinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Koistinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Hall is rocked!
Koistinen cracks Hall with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A relieved looking Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VKT 1
Date: Aug 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Tournament takes the fight into the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Koistinen as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tournament controls the action.
Koistinen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tournament.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koistinen digs a right hand underneath Tournament's ribcage. Tournament let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Koistinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Koistinen as the two fighters clinch.
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tournament avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen avoids a wild elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tournament's face.
Koistinen dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Tournament's head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T2#
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a good knee to the midsection. Tournament won't want to take too many of those.
Tournament looks winded!
Koistinen tries to stall but Tournament uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Koistinen takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koistinen scores a nice knee to the body.
Tournament is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Koistinen lands a body punch.
Koistinen gets through Tournament's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Koistinen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen digs a right hand into Tournament's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tournament's gas tank.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tournament tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Koistinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tournament looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Tournament moves out of range.
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch but Koistinen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tournament.#CL2#
Tournament pushes Koistinen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tournament avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tournament.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen gets through Tournament's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Tournament.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Koistinen. #T1#
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koistinen blocks the elbow strike.
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tournaments head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tournament.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Tournament throws an elbow that misses.
Koistinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen dodges an elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Tournament controls the action.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen misses with a body punch.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tournament backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen tries to work over Tournament's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the ropes.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tournament pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Koistinen.
Tournament blocking some punches.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Tournament blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Tournament takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Qfc Tournament has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tournament tries to close the distance and clinch up but Koistinen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tournament is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tournament tries to clinch up but Koistinen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tournament throws a sloppy body shot
and Koistinen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tournament tries to clinch up.
Tournament moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Tournament closes the distance and pushes Koistinen back into the ropes.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tournament.
Tournament takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tournament throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the ropes.
Koistinen pushes Tournament back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen lands a left hand. #ROC#Tournament is rocked!
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Tournament is still on wobbly legs! Can Koistinen finish him?
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Tournament blocks it.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Tournament seems to have recovered his senses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tournament is keeping busy.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tournament can do to turn this around?
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tournament looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tournament throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the ropes.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tournament avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Koistinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Koistinen.
Koistinen avoids the elbow strike from Tournament, against the ropes.
Tournament misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Tournament just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
Tournament pushes off an throws an elbow but Koistinen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Tournament misses with an elbow strike.
Koistinen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tournament backwards.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Tournament throws an elbow but misses.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Tournament.
Tournament throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koistinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
After winning the bout, Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WKBC Semi-Final
Date: Jul 29, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koistinen, pushing him back against the ropes.
I was talking to River's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen letting River take a breather here.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt River or not.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
River swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River taking a breather.#T1#
River stalling in the clinch.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Koistinen up against the ropes.
River lands an uppercut.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands a body punch.
River is leaning against Koistinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
River looking to slow down the pace here.
River stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
River is trying to maintain a safe position but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns River into the ropes.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Koistinen controls his hands.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen presses River against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
River misses the body punch
and Koistinen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from River.
River blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
River is looking to control Koistinen's arms but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now River has his back to the ropes.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of River backwards.
River blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses with the head strike.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
River blocks an uppercut.
River digs a right hand into Koistinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koistinen's gas tank.
A short uppercut from River.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
River pushes Koistinen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koistinen tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but River is keeping busy.
Koistinen tries a body shot but River blocks it.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Koistinen is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koistinen has his back to the ropes.
River lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T2#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
River tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing River back against the ropes.
Koistinen manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by River.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but River is blocking nicely.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
River misses with a punch to the body.
River trying to stall but Koistinen improves his position.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from River.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
River lands a nice looking body shot.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and River takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Koistinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
River swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Koistinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
River misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands with a straight right. Koistinen didn't see that one coming.
Koistinen jabs River to the body, keeping him at a distance.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River tries to clinch
and Koistinen counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
River swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Koistinen walks into a straight right hand from River.
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
River uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Koistinen.
River lands a slapping body shot.
River throws a shot from downtown. Koistinen moves away and avoids it.
River misses with a hook to the body
and Koistinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Koistinen doesn't manage to clinch there - River circles away.
River takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Koistinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. River looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
River is looking to wear down Koistinen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
River misses with a left hand
and Koistinen counters with a left to the body.
Koistinen ducks right into an uppercut from River. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bone on bone clash there as Koistinen blocks the leg kick.
River looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Koistinen.
Koistinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Koistinen's head.
River takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
River takes a swing at Koistinen's ribcage but misses.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koistinen moves away.
River throws a nice looking combination but Koistinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koistinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from River with a body shot.
River avoids the body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Purjo Pekka Koistinen just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL#
River moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River pushes Koistinen back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen stalling in the clinch but River improves position.
River lands with a short punch from the clinch.
River lands an uppercut.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from River.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with a body punch.
River's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koistinen lands an uppercut.
River digs a right hand underneath Koistinen's ribcage. Koistinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Koistinen lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Koistinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Charlie River has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
River scores with a shot to the side of Koistinen's head.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
River is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River pushes Koistinen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but River avoids the damage to the body.
River misses with the head strike.
River taking a breather.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow. #T2#
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Koistinen tries to stall but River uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
A short uppercut from River.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
River tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
River works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen misses with some punches.
River lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
River tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
River working aggressively here.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
River prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River had his way with Purjo Pekka Koistinen in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
River misses with an uppercut.
Koistinen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
River dips to his left and cracks Koistinen with an uppercut!
River 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.
River throws a poor cross that misses
and Koistinen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koistinen lands a jab to the head.
River misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koistinen is looking to clinch but River is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Koistinen.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen ducks under a wild hook from River.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Koistinen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koistinen blocks a jab.#T1#
River throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
River walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
River went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River loads up on a big right hand but Koistinen slips the punch.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from River. Koistinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Koistinen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koistinen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between River's hands.
River throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily.#CL#
River closes the distance and pushes Koistinen back into the ropes.
River tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
River working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Koistinen takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Koistinen pushes River back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
River prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen cracks River with a nice body shot.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River is working Koistinen over against the ropes.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but River blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from River fails to land.
River lands with a right to the head.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Koistinens head.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie River.
I think River has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: WKBC Quarter-Final
Date: Jul 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibarra lands a right hook to the body.
Koistinen throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Ibarra rushes Koistinen and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibarra controls his hands.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koistinen presses Ibarra against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Ibarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
Ibarra tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Ibarra.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
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 struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibarra controls his hands.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ibarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Ibarra misses with a body punch.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Ibarra blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Ibarra just misses with a elbow thrown towards Koistinen's brow.
A short left from Koistinen.
Ibarra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibarra blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Ibarra takes a shot to the head.
Ibarra prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ibarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards. #BC2#
Ibarra breaks the clinch.
A big left from Koistinen misses.
Ibarra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Koistinen.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibarra moves away.
Ibarra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koistinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibarra.
Koistinen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ibarra momentarily.
Koistinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands 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!
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koistinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibarra.
Koistinen missing with a left hand there. Ibarra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ibarra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Ibarra is looking to slow Koistinen down with leg kicks.
Koistinen lands with a nice body punch.
Ibarra lands with a nice body punch.
Koistinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koistinen duly obliges.
Koistinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koistinen looks to land a left hand but Ibarra moved out of range nicely.
Koistinen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ibarra.
The crowd cheers as Koistinen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ibarra doesn't seem phased though.
Ibarra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Ibarra moves into the clinch successfully.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Ibarra.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Ibarra.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen tries to work over Ibarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Ibarra.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ibarra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibarra tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ibarra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ibarra moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koistinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Koistinen connects with a right hand. Ibarra shakes it off.
Ibarra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibarra connects with an inside leg kick.
Ibarra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ibarra can do to turn this around?
Koistinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Koistinen clinches with his opponent.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen tries to work over Ibarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
Ibarra throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibarra controls his hands.
Ibarra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ibarra lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Ibarra working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koistinen. #T1#
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibarra is looking to break free of the clinch but Koistinen has double underhooks.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Ibarra avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Ibarra lands a right hand.
Ibarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Ibarra works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibarra.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Ibarra escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Koistinen clinches up against the ropes.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibarra lands a right hand.
Ibarra misses with some punches.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibarra scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ibarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Ibarra's head.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen working aggressively here.
Ibarra lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen is pushing Ibarra up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ibarra misses with the head strike.
Ibarra has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Ibarra misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Ibarra breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koistinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibarra finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ibarra scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ibarra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Ibarra will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Ibarra closes the distance and pushes Koistinen back into the ropes.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Ibarra blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibarra.
Koistinen misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Ibarra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koistinen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Koistinen blocks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Ibarra, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koistinen lands with a straight right. Ibarra didn't see that one coming.
Ibarra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koistinen.#CL#
Koistinen closes the distance and pushes Ibarra back into the ropes.
Ibarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Koistinen.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Ibarra's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koistinen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koistinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ibarra misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Koistinen.
Ibarra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Ibarra avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Ibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Ibarra.
Ibarra misses with a wild body shot.
Ibarra throws a leg kick which misses Koistinen's front leg but catches the back leg as Koistinen tries to avoid it.
Koistinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibarra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koistinen rather than just go for the knockout.
Ibarra is looking to score with low kicks.
Koistinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Koistinen slips under a jab from Ibarra.#CL#
Koistinen rushes Ibarra and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Ibarra softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ibarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibarra misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibarra.
Koistinen lands an uppercut.
Ibarra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Ibarra working aggressively here. #T2#
Koistinen scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibarra.
Ibarra prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen is working Ibarra over against the ropes.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibarra blocks it with crossed arms.
Ibarra swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen taking a breather.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibarra backwards.
Good body shot from Ibarra.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Ibarra's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen clearly takes that round.
That's time! Koistinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
A nice combination there by Ibarra.
Koistinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Koistinen throws out a loose jab but Ibarra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen jabs at Ibarra's body.#CL2#
Ibarra moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Koistinen wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibarra.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Koistinen.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Ibarra lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ibarra has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibarra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen. #T1#
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibarra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Ibarra blocks it.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ibarra is defending well for now.
Ibarra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibarra.
Koistinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ibarra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Koistinen is defending well for now.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Koistinen tries to work over Ibarra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibarra.
Ibarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ibarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Ibarra pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ibarra connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koistinen avoids the body shot from Ibarra.
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibarra.
Koistinen is looking to clinch but Ibarra is avoiding it. #CL#
Koistinen rushes Ibarra and presses him up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibarra blocks an uppercut.
Ibarra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibarra controls his hands.
Ibarra lands a body shot.
Ibarra is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen works on Ibarra's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ibarra controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibarra.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Purjo Pekka Koistinen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Ibarra stalks Koistinen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Koistinen's face. Koistinen staggers backwards, shaken.
Koistinen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ibarra doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibarra is looking to chop away at Koistinen's legs.
Nice body punch from Koistinen.
Koistinen walks into a stiff left hand from Ibarra.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Ibarra moves away and avoids it.
Koistinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Ibarra 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.#CL2#
Ibarra clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Ibarra manages to break the clinch.
Ibarra slips under a jab.
Ibarra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibarra scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Koistinen loads up on a big right hand but Ibarra slips the punch.
Koistinen throws a right hand that Ibarra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibarra also avoids with ease.
Ibarra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koistinen's sensitive parts. #T1#
Ibarra wants to slow Koistinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Ibarra tries to score with a low kick but Koistinen moves his leg out of the way.
Koistinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibarra circles away.
Koistinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Koistinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibarra circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibarra looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Ibarra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Koistinen.
Koistinen is looking to clinch.
Koistinen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Koistinen clinches up against the ropes.
Koistinen stalling.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ibarra scores with a shot to the side of Koistinen's head.
Ibarra lands a nice uppercut.
Ibarra lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Koistinen is leaning against Ibarra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ibarra tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ibarra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibarra.
Ibarra lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Ibarra misses with a punch to the body.
Ibarra lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koistinen.
Ibarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Ibarra lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Ibarra on the inside.
Anton Ibarra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibarra tries to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anton Ibarra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koistinen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WKBC: Super Series 6
Date: Jul 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lanos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koistinen checks a low kick from Lanos.
Lanos sets himself, and Koistinen steps forward looking for the clinch! Lanos avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Lanos misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Koistinen.
Koistinen throws an overhand right that lands on Lanos's shoulder, as Lanos tries to avoid the shot.
Koistinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lanos.
Lanos scores with a jab.
Koistinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lanos slips a straight right by Koistinen.
Lanos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lanos.
Lanos is looking to score with low kicks.
Lanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koistinen is able to avoid easily.
Koistinen throws a big shot that misses.
Koistinen lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lanos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Koistinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koistinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Lanos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lanos moves away.
Koistinen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Koistinen throws a jab when Lanos was well out of range.
Lanos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lanos, as that shot connected.
Lanos misses with an uppercut. Koistinen saw that one coming.#CL#
Lanos rushes Koistinen and presses him up against the ropes.
Lanos lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lanos working aggressively here.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Lanos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lanos blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lanos backwards.
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!
Lanos struggles to land a body shot inside as Koistinen controls his hands.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lanos backwards.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the side of Lanos's head.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Lanos avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Lanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Lanos has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Lanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lanos's elbow.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lanos has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lanos prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Lanos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Koistinen.
Lanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen is leaning against Lanos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lanos misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Lanos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koistinen lands a right hand.
Koistinen lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lanos fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Koistinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lanos.
Koistinen tries to counter with a clinch but Lanos shakes him off and moves away.
Lanos throws a head kick but Koistinen moves out of range.
Lanos throws a body kick that misses.
Koistinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lanos.
Lanos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Koistinen throws a series of punches but Lanos moves out of range.
Lanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koistinen is able to avoid easily.
Lanos moves away from the strike by Koistinen.
Koistinen takes a swing at Lanos's ribcage but misses.
Lanos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Koistinen takes a swing at Lanos's ribcage but misses.
Koistinen misses with a combination
and Lanos counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lanos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Koistinen is able to avoid easily.
Koistinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lanos.
Lanos throws a hook to the side of Koistinen's head but Koistinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Koistinen slips a straight right by Lanos.
Koistinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lanos.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen looks to throw the jab but Lanos is out of range.
Daewoo Lanos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Lanos. That's going to slow Koistinen down.
Sloppy strikes from Lanos. Those never looked like landing.
Koistinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lanos rather than just go for the knockout.
Lanos misses with a body shot.
Koistinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lanos.
Lanos scores with the left hand. Koistinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Koistinen tries to clinch up.
Lanos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lanos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koistinen's head backwards.
Koistinen throws a shot from downtown. Lanos moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lanos.
The fighters circling - Koistinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koistinen throws a good cross that connects.
Lanos throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Koistinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Koistinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen slips a jab and a cross from Lanos.
A jab from Lanos does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lanos.
A combination from Lanos does no damage. #CL#
Lanos forces Koistinen back against the ropes and clinches.#T2#
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lanos or not.
Koistinen working aggressively here.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Lanos blocks it.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Lanos avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Lanos lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lanos controls the action.
Lanos tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lanos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lanos misses with a punch on the inside.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lanos working aggressively here.
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Lanos misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lanos breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lanos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Daewoo Lanos will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. Lanos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lanos throwing a counter right hand but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
Lanos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koistinen misses with a two punch combination.
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Koistinen works over Lanos's head and body with a nice combination.
Koistinen tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lanos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Lanos forces Koistinen back against the ropes and clinches.
Lanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lanos has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Lanos misses with some punches.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Lanos.
Lanos misses with some punches.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koistinen pushes Lanos back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Lanos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lanos scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Lanos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen lands a body punch. #BC#
Lanos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lanos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lanos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koistinen under the eye.
Lanos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Koistinen drives through and clinches with Lanos against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Lanos backwards.
Koistinen cracks Lanos with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lanos has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Lanos controls his hands.
Koistinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lanos swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Koistinen tries a knee to the head but Lanos blocks it.
Koistinen presses Lanos against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koistinen gets through Lanos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lanos.
Lanos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen scores with a hook to the body.
Lanos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lanoss head.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Lanos controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Lanos is trying to maintain a safe position but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns Lanos into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen digs a right hand underneath Lanos's ribcage. Lanos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lanos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Lanos avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koistinen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WKBC: Super Series 5
Date: Jun 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koistinen moves away from the strike by Petchyindee.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petchyindee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Koistinen.
Petchyindee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen scores with a jab to the body.
Koistinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petchyindee moves away.#CL2#
Koistinen rushes Petchyindee and presses him up against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Petchyindee.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Petchyindee.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Petchyindee is trying to force a seperation but Koistinen has the dominant position.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Petchyindee controls his hands. #T1#
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch but Koistinen improves position.
Petchyindee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petchyindee prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Petchyindee swings wildly with an uppercut but Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petchyindee avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Petchyindee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petchyindee looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petchyindee.
Petchyindee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Petchyindee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koistinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A hook to the body from Koistinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a right hand.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petchyindee blocking some punches.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Petchyindee has had enough of the clinch but Koistinen keeps him there for the moment.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petchyindee lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to work over Petchyindee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petchyindee scores with a shot to the side of Koistinen's head.
Petchyindee tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Petchyindee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Petchyindee.#CL2#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Petchyindee tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Petchyindee back against the ropes.
Petchyindee is trying to maintain a safe position but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns Petchyindee into the ropes.
Petchyindee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koistinen looking to throw knees to the head but Petchyindee is blocking nicely.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Petchyindee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petchyindee's elbow.
Koistinen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Petchyindee controls the action.
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a knee to the head.
Koistinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petchyindee as Koistinen tries to tie him up.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Petchyindee blocks with his arms. #T1#
Petchyindee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Petchyindee.
Koistinen tries to land a knee to the head but Petchyindee blocks with his arms.
Petchyindee blocks an uppercut.
Petchyindee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petchyindee blocking some punches.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Koistinen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petchyindee working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koistinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Petchyindee blocks it.
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Petchyindee uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Petchyindee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Petchyindee stalling in the clinch but Koistinen improves position.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Koistinen takes a shot to the head.
Petchyindee trying to control the position but instead, Koistinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Petchyindee into the ropes.
Koistinen tries to work over Petchyindee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Koistinen.
Petchyindee is trying to maintain a safe position but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns Petchyindee into the ropes.
Koistinen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petchyindee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Koistinen has a couple of punches blocked by Petchyindee.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Petchyindee or not.
Koistinen is working Petchyindee over against the ropes.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Petchyindee blocks it. #BC#
Petchyindee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Petchyindee throws a leg kick but Koistinen checks it.
Koistinen wants to counter the offense by Petchyindee and move into the clinch position.
Koistinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petchyindee. Petchyindee obviously looking to wear him down.
Sagat Petchyindee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petchyindee throws a looping overhand right but Koistinen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Petchyindee coming out on top.#CL2#
Koistinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Petchyindee is trying to maintain a safe position but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns Petchyindee into the ropes.
Petchyindee can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
Petchyindee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Petchyindee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Koistinen pushes Petchyindee back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside. #ROC2#Petchyindee is rocked!
A short left from Koistinen.
Oh Petchyindee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Koistinen.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Petchyindee crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Petchyindee face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Koistinen takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
A victorious Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: WKBC: Super Series 4
Date: Jun 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Jaraya gets tackled into the ropes by Koistinen. Koistinen maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen is leaning against Jaraya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jaraya fails to land.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jaraya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaraya avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body.
Jaraya taking a breather.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaraya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koistinen is keeping busy.
Jaraya tries to stall but Koistinen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jaraya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Jaraya is trying to stall.
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Koistinen has a couple of punches blocked by Jaraya.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jaraya backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Koistinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koistinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaraya is looking to break free of the clinch but Koistinen has double underhooks.
Jaraya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koistinen.
Jaraya wants to stall.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Jaraya blocks it.
Jaraya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Jaraya controls the action.
A short right from Koistinen on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koistinen lands a nice knee to the body.
Jaraya is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
A short left from Koistinen.
Jaraya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Koistinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaraya lands with a light punch inside.
Jaraya looking to stall.
Jaraya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaraya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's time! Koistinen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL#
Koistinen moves into range and clinches up with Jaraya.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jaraya taking a breather.
Koistinen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Koistinen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jarayas head.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koistinen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jaraya.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Jaraya avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaraya backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaraya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koistinen misses with the head strike.
Jaraya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Koistinen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jaraya in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jaraya avoiding damage as Koistinen throws knees to the body. #T1#
Jaraya blocking some punches.
Koistinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen pushes Jaraya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jaraya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Jaraya trying to stall but Koistinen improves his position.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jaraya or not.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jaraya misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaraya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
Jaraya trying to control the position but instead, Koistinen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jaraya into the ropes.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jaraya is looking to control Koistinen's arms but Koistinen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jaraya has his back to the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Koistinen misses. #CL#
Koistinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaraya can do to turn this around?
A short left from Koistinen.
Koistinen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jaraya's efforts to push away.
Jaraya blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Jaraya avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Jaraya taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaraya blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to work over Jaraya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaraya misses with a punch to the body.
Koistinen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Koistinen lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Koistinen.
A short left from Koistinen.
Jaraya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Koistinen.
Koistinen is leaning against Jaraya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koistinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaraya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen pushes Jaraya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Jaraya takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Koistinen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Jaraya blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Jaraya managing to block the knees to the body from Koistinen. #T2#
A hook to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaraya backwards.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Koistinen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaraya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Jaraya fails to land.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muhammad Jaraya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koistinen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koistinen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:24
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WKBC: Super Series 3
Date: May 26, 2020

#R1#
Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Nice body punch from Koistinen.
Koistinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but River manages to avoid it.
River is looking to counter the offense by Koistinen and move into the clinch.
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Koistinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Koistinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River misses with a hook.
Koistinen unleashes a big counter combination but River bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
River throws a jab when Koistinen was well out of range.
River is looking to clinch but Koistinen is avoiding it.
River definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Koistinen misses with a shot to the body
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Koistinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from River.
River misses with a wild body shot.
A jab lands there for Koistinen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - River looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
River throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Koistinen misses with a wild body shot.
Koistinen cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Koistinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles River. River circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Koistinen ducks under a wild hook from River.
A little jabbing left from Koistinen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Koistinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Koistinen is looking to clinch.
Koistinen tries to clinch but River is having none of it.
Koistinen lands with a right hand.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from River finds it's way through Koistinen's defenses.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koistinen.
It looked like River was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koistinen.
Koistinen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Koistinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Koistinen lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Koistinen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River throws a nice looking combination but Koistinen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts River, as that shot connected. #T2#
River looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from River misses.
River swings widly with a right hand
and Koistinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Koistinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Koistinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
River keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
River misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throwing a counter right hand but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koistinen. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
River closes the distance and clinches.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from River.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Charlie River will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.#CL2#
Koistinen clinches with his opponent.
Koistinen keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
River is leaning against Koistinen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
River misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
Koistinen takes a swing at River's ribcage but misses.
River misses with a straight right.
Koistinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down River rather than just go for the knockout.
Koistinen lands a nice looking body shot.
River tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from River.
It seemed like Koistinen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
River swats away the attempt to clinch by Koistinen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River digs a good body shot into Koistinen's ribs.
Koistinen misses with a looping left.
Koistinen misses with a looping left.
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koistinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Charlie River is winning the standup battle so far.
Koistinen scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Koistinen wants to clinch up but River keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
Koistinen sizes up River with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
River throws a good cross that connects.
Koistinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and River counters with a right hand to the body.
River lands a jab to the head.
River tries to clinch up.
Koistinen slips a jab from River.
Koistinen looks to throw the jab but River is out of range.
River misses with a body shot
and Koistinen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koistinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
River wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Koistinen throws the left hand but River avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Koistinen, as that shot connected.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koistinen manages to avoid it.
River bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Koistinen's head backwards.
Koistinen slips a straight right by River.
Koistinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Koistinen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koistinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Good exchange - Koistinen coming out on top.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koistinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Koistinen jabs at River's body.
Koistinen misses with an uppercut
and River makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koistinen lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Purjo Pekka Koistinen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
River swings for the body but Koistinen moves out of range.
River misses with a shot to the body
and Koistinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps River thinking.
Koistinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
River looks to land a right hand but Koistinen moved out of range.
Koistinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.#CL2#
Koistinen rushes River and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
Koistinen keeps control of River as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Koistinen or not.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koistinen backwards.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from River.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Koistinen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koistinen as River tries to tie him up. #T1#
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but River avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen is looking to control River's arms but River gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koistinen has his back to the ropes.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen has a couple of punches blocked by River.
A shot in the inside from River.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Koistinen lands a body shot.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Koistinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River pushes Koistinen back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
River presses Koistinen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
River lands a nice uppercut.
River works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
River breaks from the clinch.
River looks to score with a jab to the body but Koistinen is just out of range.
Koistinen takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Koistinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
River tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Koistinen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
River tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Koistinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
Koistinen looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Koistinen tries to clinch there but River circles away.
River takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
River misses the shot to the body.
Koistinen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
A shot to the liver by Koistinen. Beautiful body shot.
Koistinen avoids the body shot from River.
Koistinen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Koistinen duly obliges.
Koistinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koistinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from River misses
and Koistinen counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charlie River.
Well River has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
Charlie River 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.

Event: WKBC Super Series: 2
Date: May 12, 2020

#R1##CL#
Arse moves into the clinch.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arse has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Arse throws a punch but it's blocked by Koistinen.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
Koistinen blocking some punches.
Koistinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Arse taking a breather.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Arse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Koistinen lands a hook that snaps the head of Arse backwards.
Arse working aggressively here.
Koistinen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Arse has a couple of punches blocked by Koistinen.
Arse comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
Koistinen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arse backwards.
Koistinen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Koistinen.
A shot in the inside from Koistinen.
Koistinen lands a nice uppercut.
Arse looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Koistinen lands a shot to the body.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The referee calls for Koistinen to work.
Arse wants to stall.
Arse misses with a body punch.
Koistinen presses Arse against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koistinen lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Koistinen - that landed with a thud.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Arse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Arse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Arse tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arse misses with a punch on the inside.
Koistinen blocks an uppercut.
Koistinen lands a left hand.
A short right from Arse on the inside.
Koistinen pushes Arse back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Koistinen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arse.
Koistinen lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Arse is rocked!
Koistinen pushes Arse back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Arse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arse takes a shot to the head.
Koistinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Koistinen pushes Arse back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Arse is breathing heavily.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arse is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koistinen is keeping busy.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koistinen.
Koistinen blocks an elbow strike from Arse.
Koistinen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arse backwards.
Koistinen cracks Arse with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Arse goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Arse wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
Our winner, Purjo Pekka Koistinen, 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.

Event: WKBC Super Series: 1
Date: Apr 28, 2020

#R1#
Koistinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chikatilo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Koistinen clinches.
Koistinen lands with a light punch inside.
Koistinen misses with some punches.
Chikatilo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
Chikatilo presses Koistinen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chikatilo tries to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling the position.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chikatilo controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koistinen.
Chikatilo tries to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling the position.
Koistinen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Chikatilo tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chikatilo is trying to break the clinch but Koistinen is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Chikatilo - that landed with a thud.
Chikatilo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Chikatilo avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Koistinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chikatilo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koistinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koistinen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koistinen prevents Chikatilo from breaking the clinch.
Koistinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Chikatilo.
Chikatilo blocks an uppercut.
Chikatilo blocks a body shot from Koistinen.
Come on Koistinen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koistinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatilo tries a body shot but Koistinen blocks it.
Koistinen looking to slow down the pace here.
Koistinen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chikatilo backwards.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Chikatilo avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen prevents Chikatilo from breaking the clinch.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands an uppercut.#T2#
Koistinen prevents Chikatilo from breaking the clinch.
Chikatilo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koistinen's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koistinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chikatilo prevents a body shot from Koistinen.
Koistinen stalling the fight.
Koistinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chikatilo or not.
Chikatilo tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chikatilo controls his hands.
Koistinen lands a body punch.
Chikatilo letting Koistinen take a breather here.
Chikatilo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatilo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatilo lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Koistinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Koistinen working aggressively here.
Chikatilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatilo tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Chikatilo back against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen dominated that round.
That's time! Chikatilo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Koistinen forces Chikatilo back against the ropes and clinches.
Koistinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chikatilo tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Chikatilo back against the ropes.
Koistinen pushes Chikatilo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Chikatilo blocks an uppercut.
Chikatilo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Koistinen lands a shoulder strike.
Chikatilo tries to throw a body punch but Koistinen avoids it by throwing Chikatilo back against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Chikatilo.
A frustrated look appears on Chikatilo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koistinen throws a head punch that misses.
Koistinen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chikatilo up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chikatilo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Chikatilo works on Koistinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Koistinen can't find room to land a body shot as Chikatilo controls the action.
Chikatilo misses with a body punch. #T1#
Chikatilo tries to work over Koistinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chikatilo can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Koistinen struggles to land a body shot inside as Chikatilo controls his hands.
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chikatilo wants to get back to striking at distance but Koistinen won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Chikatilo as the two fighters clinch.
Chikatilo working hard to break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chikatilo as Koistinen tries to tie him up.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Chikatilo avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chikatilo can't find room to land a body shot as Koistinen controls the action.
Chikatilo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
Koistinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chikatilo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Koistinen.
Koistinen blocks a body shot from Chikatilo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Chikatilo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Koistinen is trying to stall.
Koistinen digs a right hand into Chikatilo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chikatilo's gas tank.
Koistinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Koistinen lands with a short shot to the head.
Chikatilo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Koistinen.
A right hand to the body from Koistinen.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatilo's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chikatilo.
Koistinen tries a body shot but Chikatilo blocks it.
Koistinen prevents a body shot from Chikatilo.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
Koistinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koistinen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koistinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koistinen tries to work over Chikatilo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koistinen tries to throw a body punch but Chikatilo avoids it by throwing Koistinen back against the ropes.
Chikatilo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Koistinen fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Purjo Pekka Koistinen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chikatilo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chikatilo works over Koistinen's head and body with a nice combination.
Koistinen thuds his right hand into Chikatilo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Koistinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chikatilo misses with a series of wild punches.
Koistinen punishes Chikatilo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koistinen misses the shot to the body.
Chikatilo dodges the punch combination from Koistinen.
Chikatilo lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Koistinen tries to close the distance and clinch but Chikatilo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chikatilo throws a right hand that Koistinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Koistinen also avoids with ease.
Koistinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chikatilo throws the left hand but Koistinen avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Koistinen misses
and Chikatilo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Koistinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koistinen digs a good hook to Chikatilo's body.
Chikatilo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Koistinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Chikatilo.
Koistinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chikatilo rather than just go for the knockout.
Chikatilo misses with a two punch combination.
Koistinen throws a body punch but Chikatilo moves out of range.
Koistinen connects with a right hand. Chikatilo shakes it off.#T2#
Koistinen misses with a body shot.
Purjo Pekka Koistinen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chikatilo lands a glancing blow to the side of Koistinen's head.
Koistinen scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Koistinen darts in and clinches Chikatilo up against the ropes.
Chikatilo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Koistinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chikatilo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koistinen has him pressed against the ropes.
Koistinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chikatilo's elbow.
Koistinen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chikatilo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koistinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chikatilo wants to break free but Koistinen has control.
Chikatilo tries to break free but Koistinen pushes him back against the ropes.
Andrei Chikatilo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koistinen misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Purjo Pekka Koistinen.
I've got Koistinen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purjo Pekka Koistinen!
After winning the bout, Purjo Pekka Koistinen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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