PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger comes into the arena with Prince Ital Joe feat. Marky Mark - United blaring out of the sound system. Stout has chosen Disturbed - Criminal as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Rutger
vs
Stout

172 cm
33
175 lbs
26 - 13 - 1

175 cm
33
168 lbs
27 - 22 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sam Stout!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutger tries a head kick but it misses.

Rutger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stout to the mat! Stout manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stout pulls Rutger in close to his closed guard and prevents Rutger from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rutger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stout being controlled here, momentarily.
Rutger has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rutger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
Rutger wants to pass the guard but Stout is keeping the position.
Rutger trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Russ Rutger.
Rutger with a hook.
Rutger looks to throw the jab but Stout is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Rutger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Stout there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutger thows a body shot but no joy.
Stout defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Stout checks it well.
Rutger misses with a combination
and Stout counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger throws a leg kick
and Stout counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger throws a push kick but Stout slaps the foot to one side.
Rutger cracks the inside of Stout's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and Stout only half commits.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rutger!
Russ Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger lands a jab to Stout's midsection.
Stout scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rutger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stout. Rutger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stout leaves Rutger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stout swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger throws a push kick but Stout slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick from Rutger misses.
Nice body kick there by Rutger.
Rutger scores with a jab. Stout acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stout circles away quickly and effectively.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Stout is just out of range.
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Stout is out of range.
Stout fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutger checks it well.
Sam Stout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutger checks a leg kick nicely.
Stout avoids the head kick by Rutger.
Stout drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Rutger dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rutger scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stout's calf.
Rutger clobbers Stout with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stout misses with a low kick.
Rutger lands a body shot.
Rutger throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stout uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutger.
Rutger connects with a nice looking jab.
Good leg kick by Rutger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rutger blocks a head kick by Stout.
Rutger throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Sam Stout has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stout thows a leg kick but Rutger checks it

and Rutger counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Stout keeping moving, preventing Rutger from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stout is looking to stand up but Rutger isn't so interested in that idea.
Rutger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rutger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stout trying to control the position.
Rutger with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stout is looking to stand up but Rutger isn't so interested in that idea.
Rutger trying to control but Stout is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stout with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutger to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutger tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stout punishes Rutger's body with a nice straight punch.
Stout avoids the body shot from Rutger.
Rutger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rutger misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rutger misses.
Stout avoids the head kick by Rutger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Donk. Rutger catches Stout right on the button with a cross.
Rutger scores with a sloppy right hand. Stout should have avoided that one.
Stout walks into a left hand.
Stout moves out of range of the body kick from Rutger.
Rutger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Rutger.
Stout misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutger.
Stout slips a straight right by Rutger.
Stout connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stout throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Rutger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stout to regain full guard.
Rutger throwing strikes from guard but Stout blocks nicely.
Rutger stops Stout from standing up.
Rutger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rutger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Stout is avoiding damage well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutger trying to control the action but Stout is working from the bottom.
Rutger throws an elbow but Stout slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russ Rutger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A combination from Rutger does no damage.
Rutger throws a front kick aimed at Stout's knee but Stout avoids it well.

Stout tries to sprawl but Rutger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stout trying to control here.
Rutger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rutger looks to land a strike but Stout avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rutger throws a big elbow that misses.
Stout keeping full guard, as Rutger tries to pass.
Rutger trying to control the position from guard on top but Stout is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutger slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger wants to control but Stout is keeping him busy.
Rutger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Rutger throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rutger swings around for an armbar but Stout sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rutger's guard.
Stout wants to control from the top but Rutger keeps moving.
Stout won't allow Rutger to sweep him here.
Rutger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stout trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rutger throws his legs up looking for a submission but Stout uses it to pass to side control.
Russ Rutger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stout is staying tight to Rutger's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger struggling a bit here.
Sam Stout has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rutger is looking for a sweep.
Stout wants to control but Rutger is keeping him busy.
Rutger is looking for a sweep.

Stout stands up and beckons Rutger to his feet.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Rutger.
Rutger paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rutger with a hook.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Stout sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russ Rutger is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Rutger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
A head kick misses from Stout.
Stout misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stout needs to keep his hands up - Rutger had a free shot at his head there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Russ Rutger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rutger 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russ Rutger!
A victorious Russ Rutger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.