PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrzej Rostowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rostowski
vs
Wursty

162 cm
20
146 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
153 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wursty pinned against the cage. Wursty gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wursty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rostowski under the eye.
Wursty lands a nice shot that snaps Rostowski's head back.

Rostowski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wursty did well to prevent Rostowski getting side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Wursty defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rostowski is looking for a kimura but Wursty is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rostowski to get the leverage.
Wursty gets back to full guard.
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!

Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wursty manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Wursty in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty won't allow Rostowski to sweep him here.
Rostowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wursty manages to get himself to full guard.

Rostowski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wursty is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wursty has escaped and now he's on top!

Rostowski looking for subs off his back but Wursty has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wursty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rostowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wursty pulls his head out easily.
Rostowski wants to get back to full guard but Wursty has passed into side control.
Wursty advances nicely into full mount.
Wursty controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Wursty has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rostowski tries to reverse the position but Wursty maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is working hard here to advance position.
Wursty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rostowski is looking to improve his position but Wursty isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antero Wursty dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wursty lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wursty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rostowski.
Wursty feints and then cracks Rostowski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rostowski down.
Wursty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wursty sends Rostowski crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Wursty is motioning to the referee to let Rostowski up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Rostowski is rocked!

It looks like Andrzej Rostowski has been cut.
Wursty fakes the body blow, causing Rostowski to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rostowski goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antero Wursty!