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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artair Dostan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rostowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to VITER - Marichka. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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154 lbs
7 - 4 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Artair Dostan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dostan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dostan won't be happy with that.
Rostowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Dostan is defending well.
Dostan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dostan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rostowski tries for a kimura but Dostan is defending well.
Rostowski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rostowski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
You can see the frustration on Dostan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rostowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dostan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rostowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dostan, who protects the arm well.
Dostan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dostan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rostowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rostowski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dostan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rostowski but great work by Dostan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rostowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dostan trying to control the action but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Dostan takes a little break here. Rostowski wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Artair Dostan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rostowski moves out of range as Dostan strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski misses with a takedown attempt - Dostan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rostowski is defended easily by Dostan.
Dostan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rostowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Dostan trying to control the position here.
Rostowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dostan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dostan is on top in guard.
Rostowski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dostan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dostan won't allow Rostowski to sweep him here.
Dostan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dostan won't allow Rostowski to sweep him here.
Rostowski has momentary wrist control but Dostan slips an elbow through the middle.
Dostan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rostowski being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Dostan 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Artair Dostan.
Rostowski looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dostan is fending him off so far but Rostowski persists. Nope, Dostan circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrzej Rostowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rostowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dostan throws out the jab.
Dostan throws out a loose jab but Rostowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dostan.
Dostan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dostan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rostowski counters with a good low kick that Dostan was not able to check.
Rostowski slips a jab and a cross from Dostan.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dostan.
Dostan misses with the combination.
Dostan misses with the combination.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dostan as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dostan misses with a double jab
and Rostowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dostan trying to hold on to Rostowski's head to control him but Rostowski postures up.
Rostowski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dostan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rostowski is working for a kimura but Dostan is defending it quite comfortably.
Rostowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dostan sees it coming and defends easily.
Rostowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dostan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dostan is trying to stand.
Rostowski seems to be working for a kimura but Dostan defends the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dostan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rostowski wants to pass the guard but Dostan is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dostan is on top in guard.
Rostowski looking for a sweep. Not yet Rostowski, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rostowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrzej Rostowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dostan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rostowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dostan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 wants to sweep but no luck.
Dostan controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
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 is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dostan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rostowski.
Rostowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dostan sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dostan manages to get to full guard.
Rostowski stopping the sweep attempt from Dostan.
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.
Dostan is pulling down on Rostowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Rostowski, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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.
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 Andrzej Rostowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dostan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rostowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dostan throws a nice looking combination but Rostowski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andrzej Rostowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dostan lands a slapping body shot.
Dostan thows a body shot but no joy.
Rostowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dostan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Dostan coming out on top.
Dostan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rostowski counters with a head kick. That will keep Dostan thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dostan sprawls well. Dostan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rostowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dostan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Dostan.
A combination from Dostan does no damage.
Rostowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dostan circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Rostowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rostowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dostan counters with a left and a right that stings Rostowski.
Dostan throws an overhand right that lands on Rostowski's shoulder, as Rostowski tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Dostan. Those never looked like landing.
Dostan misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dostan.
Rostowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dostan as he avoids it easily.
Dostan misses with a series of wild punches.
Rostowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rostowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Dostan looks to land a right hand but Rostowski moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dostan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dostan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dostan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dostan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rostowski counters with a single leg into guard. Dostan didn't expect that.
Dostan wants to sweep here but Rostowski controlling him for the moment.
Rostowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Artair Dostan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dostan wants to sweep here but Rostowski controlling him for the moment.
Rostowski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dostan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dostan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dostan!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski tries to buck Dostan off but Dostan is having none of it.
Dostan 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.
Dostan cracks Rostowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rostowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rostowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dostan is looking to improve his position.
Rostowski wants to pass the guard but Dostan is defending well.
Rostowski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Andrzej Rostowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dostan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Artair Dostan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rostowski 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrzej Rostowski!
Andrzej Rostowski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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