PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rostowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VITER - Marichka. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Rostowski
vs
Aunor

162 cm
26
146 lbs
12 - 14 - 0

170 cm
27
152 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Aunor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Aunor scores with a nice right hand.
Rostowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aunor swivels and escapes.
Aunor tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Rostowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aunor's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Aunor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Rostowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rostowski stopping the sweep attempt from Aunor.

Rostowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rostowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor is pulling down on Rostowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Rostowski, at least for the moment.

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

Rostowski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aunor defends it easily.
Aunor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rostowski is proving hard to escape from.
Rostowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor postures up.
Aunor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rostowski is proving hard to escape from.
Rostowski trying to control the position.
Rostowski seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rostowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aunor's guard.

Rostowski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Aunor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rostowski has Aunor in his guard.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Aunor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rostowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rostowski working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rostowski looking to control.
Aunor trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.

Terry Aunor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Rostowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura but Aunor is defending well.
Aunor trying to control but Rostowski postures up.

Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rostowski is working away from the top position though.

Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Aunor defends the submission attempt.
Aunor trying to hold on to Rostowski's head to control him but Rostowski postures up.

Rostowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Rostowski is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Rostowski 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.

Aunor stuffs the takedown attempt from Rostowski. Rostowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Aunor doesn't manage to clinch there - Rostowski circles away.

Aunor takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aunor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aunor throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor lands a body punch.
Rostowski is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Aunor breaks the clinch.
Rostowski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rostowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aunor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Aunor wants to clinch

and Rostowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aunor's guard.

Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aunor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aunor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aunor!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rostowski is trying to get back to half guard.
Aunor wants to stand but Rostowski is controlling his arm.
Rostowski tries to bench press Aunor off him but Aunor keeps the position.
Rostowski regains half guard.
Rostowski is looking for a sweep. Aunor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rostowski works his way to full guard. Good work.

Rostowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aunor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aunor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aunor preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor postures up.
Rostowski has a closed guard, preventing Aunor from standing up.
Aunor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aunor stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Aunor trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Aunor trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Terry Aunor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Aunor darts in trying to clinch

and Rostowski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Aunor's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor wants to sweep here but Rostowski controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rostowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aunor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Rostowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski is trying to keep Aunor in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrzej Rostowski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Aunor moves into the clinch successfully.

Aunor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rostowski goes for a double leg but Aunor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aunor continues to drive forward.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rostowski.
Aunor can't find room to land a body shot as Rostowski controls the action.
Aunor tries a body shot but Rostowski blocks it.
Rostowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aunor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Aunor closes the distance but Rostowski moves to the side

and Rostowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Aunor's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rostowski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aunor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rostowski, into his guard.
Aunor is pushing down on Rostowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rostowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Aunor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rostowski tries to roll over but Aunor keeps him under control.
Aunor wants to stand up but Rostowski is controlling the position.
Rostowski tries to roll over but Aunor keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Aunor in particular looking to stall.
Aunor tries to stand and escape but Rostowski is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski tries to roll over but Aunor keeps him under control.
Rostowski trying to control here.
Rostowski moves into full guard.
Aunor looking to pass the guard.
Aunor won't allow Rostowski to sweep him here.

Rostowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rostowski trying to keep a closed guard but Aunor is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rostowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Aunor postures up.
Aunor wants to stand but Rostowski is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rostowski is working an open guard so Aunor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Aunor misses with an uppercut. Rostowski saw that one coming.

Aunor clinches up with Rostowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Aunor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Aunor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Rostowski walks into a straight right hand from Aunor.
Aunor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aunor throws a series of punches but Rostowski avoids them all with ease.
Rostowski dives in for a single leg takedown but Aunor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aunor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aunor lands a shoulder strike.
Rostowski can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Terry Aunor just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Rostowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rostowski has Aunor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aunor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Aunor.
Rostowski has Aunor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aunor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Aunor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aunor slaps away a takedown attempt from Rostowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostowski misses with a takedown
and Aunor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Aunor clinches up with Rostowski and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rostowski backwards.

Aunor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aunor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aunor tries to clinch there but Rostowski circles away.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rostowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Aunor. No joy for Rostowski on that attempt.
Aunor throws a right hand that Rostowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rostowski also avoids with ease.
Aunor motions for Rostowski to come forward. Aunor throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rostowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rostowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aunor to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor wants to clinch.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rostowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rostowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Aunor with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rostowski.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Aunor lands.
Rostowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Aunor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aunor misses with a two punch combination.
Aunor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aunor works over Rostowski's head and body with a nice combination.
Aunor lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rostowski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aunor!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aunor is trying to control Rostowski's posture but Rostowski avoids it.

Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Aunor is defending well.
Aunor is looking to regain half guard here but Rostowski keeps moving and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aunor is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rostowski is controlling him well.

Rostowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Aunor dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Aunor looks to land a combination but Rostowski avoids it well.
Aunor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Aunor misses with a series of wild punches.
Terry Aunor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aunor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aunor scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rostowski looks for a takedown but Aunor sprawls well.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a takedown but Aunor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rostowski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aunor moves in looking to clinch but Rostowski pushes him off.

Aunor closes the distance and clinches.
Rostowski is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aunor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostowski blocks a body shot from Aunor.

Aunor breaks from the clinch.
Aunor misses with a double jab.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aunor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rostowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Aunor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rostowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Aunor digs a right hand into Rostowski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rostowski's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Aunor.

Aunor breaks from the clinch.
Aunor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aunor tries to bum rush Rostowski with a series of wild strikes but Rostowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aunor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Aunor as Rostowski shoots in.
Rostowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terry Aunor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski dives in and grabs Aunor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aunor pushes down on Rostowski's head and hops out.
Aunor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Aunor does it's job there.
Rostowski has a takedown stuffed.

Aunor drives through and clinches with Rostowski against the cage.
Rostowski goes for a takedown attempt but Aunor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Aunor clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor throws a punch but it's blocked by Rostowski.
Aunor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Aunor gets underhooks to prevent Rostowski's takedown attempt.
Rostowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Aunor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aunor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rostowski is trying to drag Aunor to the mat but Aunor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Aunor prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Aunor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aunor 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 47:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Aunor!
Terry Aunor is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Terry Aunor 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.