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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jaffer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rostowski comes into the arena with VITER - Marichka blaring out of the sound system. Jaffer has chosen DubRaider- Starry Eyes as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Jaffer enters the cage!
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146 lbs
15 - 16 - 0 |
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179 cm
28
146 lbs
17 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Jaffer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rostowski avoids the body shot from Jaffer.
Jaffer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jaffer seems to be looking for submissions.
Still in half guard, Jaffer seems content to control.
Jaffer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Jaffer seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostowski is not content to let Jaffer control the position.
Jaffer is looking for a kimura but Rostowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jaffer to get the leverage.
Rostowski is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaffer in particular looking to stall.
Rostowski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rostowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jaffer is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaffer manages to get himself to full guard.
Jaffer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jaffer might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rostowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jaffer wants to stand but Rostowski is controlling the position.
Jaffer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Rostowski is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Rostowski looking for a takedown.
Rostowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jaffer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jaffer instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer gets underhooks to prevent Rostowski's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jaffer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Rostowski's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jaffer prevents the takedown attempt.
Rostowski letting Jaffer take a breather here.
Jaffer manages to break the clinch.
Jaffer wants to clinch up but Rostowski keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Rostowski blocks the leg kick.
Rostowski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaffer misses with a few strikes there.
Jaffer cracks Rostowski with a good jab.
Jaffer has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Jaffer.
Jaffer lands a takedown into guard.
Rostowski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rostowski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Jaffer defends the submission attempt.
Jaffer wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer pushes Rostowski off looking to stand but Rostowski dives back in and keeps control.
Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura but Jaffer is defending well.
Jaffer wants to get back to his feet.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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 is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rostowski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaffer is just riding it out for now. Rostowski eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jaffer pushes Rostowski off looking to stand but Rostowski dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaffer misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Jaffer lands.
Jaffer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rostowski darts in looking for a takedown but Jaffer gets double underhooks and turns Rostowski into the cage.
Jaffer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rostowski looking for a takedown.
Jaffer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaffer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jaffer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rostowski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jaffer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostowski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer gets through Rostowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaffer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rostowski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jaffer avoiding damage.
Rostowski has Jaffer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jaffer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jaffer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Jaffer.
Jaffer lands with a short shot to the head.
Jaffer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaffer tightens his grip and picks Rostowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Rostowski manages to land in guard.
Jaffer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jaffer trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski is trying to keep Jaffer in close.
Rostowski is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaffer defends well.
Rostowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rostowski, not yet.
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!
Jaffer postures up.
Jaffer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. James Jaffer wasn't active enough on the ground.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaffer. That's going to slow Rostowski down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski shoots and misses
and Jaffer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jaffer is looking to clinch.
Rostowski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jaffer defends it nicely.
Jaffer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rostowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Jaffer. Jaffer gets slowly back to his feet.
Rostowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaffer misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaffer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jaffer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James Jaffer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Jaffer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaffer wants to pass the guard but Rostowski is keeping the position.
Jaffer trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Rostowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaffer is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rostowski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaffer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaffer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Jaffer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rostowski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jaffer closes the distance and clinches.
Jaffer can't find room to land a body shot as Rostowski controls the action.
Rostowski wants a takedown.
Jaffer has Rostowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jaffer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rostowski tumbling to the mat - Jaffer dives into Rostowski's guard.
Jaffer connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaffer stands up over Rostowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Jaffer lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaffer throws a big right hand that misses.
Jaffer wants to control from the top but Rostowski keeps moving.
Rostowski has his foot on Jaffer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jaffer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jaffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaffer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rostowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jaffer wants to pass the guard but Rostowski is keeping the position.
Rostowski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jaffer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by James Jaffer.
Jaffer shoots in but Rostowski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jaffer tries to bum rush Rostowski with a series of wild strikes but Rostowski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jaffer tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaffer throws a right and a left that Rostowski avoids nicely.
Jaffer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rostowski manages to avoid it.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown but Jaffer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Andrzej Rostowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaffer misses with the combination.
Rostowski walks into a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jaffer enables Rostowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jaffer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rostowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rostowski tries to stand but Jaffer is controlling from the bottom.
Jaffer is trying to keep Rostowski in close.
Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jaffer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jaffer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jaffer!
Rostowski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaffer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jaffer taking a breather here.
Rostowski is looking to regain half guard here but Jaffer keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jaffer working the ground and pound.
Rostowski on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rostowski is trying to control Jaffer's posture but Jaffer avoids it.
Jaffer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rostowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Let's hope that Jaffer 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.
Andrzej Rostowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaffer lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Jaffer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaffer 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jaffer!
An out of breath James Jaffer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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