PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashton comes into the arena with Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man blaring out of the sound system. Rostowski has chosen VITER - Marichka as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Ashton
vs
Rostowski

170 cm
35
155 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

162 cm
30
146 lbs
18 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Ashton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashton misses with a wild combination.

Ashton closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rostowski quickly recovers to half guard.
Rostowski is looking to control Ashton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rostowski avoid being mounted?
Rostowski tries to roll over but Ashton keeps him under control.

Rostowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ashton pulls his head out easily.
Ashton prevents Rostowski from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rostowski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rostowski trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ashton trying to control from Rostowski's half guard. Rostowski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ashton trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Rostowski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ashton throws a big elbow that misses.
Ashton controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Rostowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rostowski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ashton.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rostowski is trying to control the position but Ashton postures up.
Rostowski keeping moving, preventing Ashton from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ashton scores with a nice right hand.
Rostowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rostowski.
A punch combination from Ashton misses.
Rostowski feints the counter takedown.
Rostowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashton.
Rostowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ashton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rostowski as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ashton tries to avoid it but Rostowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ashton to the ground. Ashton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Ashton misses.
Rostowski blocks a jab.
Rostowski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've been told by Ashton's head coaches at Rape Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ashton misses with a wild combination.
Ashton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ashton fails to land with a series of punches.
Rostowski drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashton defends it well.

Rostowski looking to score a takedown here. Ashton is defending well but Rostowski drives through and ends up in Ashton's guard.
Rostowski keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ashton's head.
Rostowski throwing strikes but missing.
Rostowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ashton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rostowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski works over Ashton with some ground and pound from guard.
Rostowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ashton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rostowski lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rostowski throws an elbow that misses. Ashton uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rostowski's guard. Nice move by Ashton!

Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
Ashton throwing strikes from guard but Rostowski blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ashton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Ashton dominated that round.
That's time! Ashton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rostowski looks for a takedown but Ashton sprawls well.
Ashton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ashton shoots in looking for a takedown. Rostowski tries to sprawl out of it but Ashton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rostowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ashton lands with a cross.
Ashton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ashton looks to land a combination but Rostowski avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rostowski enables Ashton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rostowski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rostowski wants to sweep but no luck.
Rostowski trying to control the position.
Rostowski wants to sweep here but Ashton controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rick Ashton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ashton trying to control but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Ashton stopping the sweep attempt from Rostowski.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rostowski lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rostowski cracks Ashton with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rostowski prevents Ashton from getting back to his feet.
Rostowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Rostowski stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ashton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Rostowski manages to get his head free but now Ashton has transitioned to an armbar! Rostowski grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ashton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Ashton!
After the big win, Rick Ashton made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors CEC Nutrition Q160 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.