PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artair Dostan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philly Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artair Dostan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Dostan
vs
Brown

175 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artair Dostan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philly Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown checks a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Dostan. Beautiful body shot.
Dostan fails to land with a series of punches.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dostan.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard.
Dostan trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brown is staying active underneath Dostan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dostan pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown wants to get back to his feet.
Brown moves into full guard.
Dostan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dostan postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dostan trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Artair Dostan wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Dostan wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dostan is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dostan trying to control here.
Dostan is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan wants to get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the action but Dostan is working from the bottom.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dostan kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dostan defends it well.

Brown wants to work for an arm triangle but Dostan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Dostan defends it.
Dostan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dostan trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dostan is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.

We're going to have a standup here because Artair Dostan wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brown tries for a takedown but Dostan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dostan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dostan is fending him off so far but Brown persists. Nope, Dostan circles away and we're back to standing.
Brown looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dostan misses with a few strikes there.
Dostan fails with the takedown.
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 Artair Dostan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Brown as Dostan shoots in.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dostan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dostan.
Some wild striking there from Dostan.
Jab from Dostan.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dostan gets caught flat footed, as Brown shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brown is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Dostan is retaining full guard.
Dostan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dostan keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Dostan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brown!
Dostan wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostan controlling the pace for now.
Brown tries to hold on but Dostan postures up.
Brown is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dostan wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Dostan controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dostan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brown has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dostan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown wants to hold on but Dostan pushes him away.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Dostan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan avoids the attempt from Brown to control.
Dostan controlling from the full mount.
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown keeping control of the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dostan shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Dostan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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 Artair Dostan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Dostan misses with a double jab.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dostan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.

Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dostan's guard.
Brown wants to control from the top but Dostan keeps moving.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Dostan.

Dostan kicks Brown off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Dostan counters with a two punch combo.
Dostan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.

Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dostan!
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostan is working to get back to half guard.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Dostan working to try and regain half guard.
Dostan tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dostan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dostan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dostan is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan is trying to control but can't.
Dostan is not content to let Brown control the position.
Philly Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dostan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dostan pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dostan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control but Dostan is working from the bottom.
Philly Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Dostan looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Dostan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Artair Dostan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philly Brown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dostan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brown's guard.
Artair Dostan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Dostan to get to half guard.

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 Artair Dostan.
Well Dostan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artair Dostan!