PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Russ Rutger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Torhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger comes to the cage accompanied by Hall & Oates - Out of Touch. Torhammer has chosen Doom Unit - Killing Time as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rutger
vs
Torhammer

172 cm
37
175 lbs
42 - 15 - 1

178 cm
29
168 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Executioner Fightwear

Reaper Combatwear
Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Russ Rutger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Torhammer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torhammer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rutger.
Torhammer cracks Rutger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rutger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rutger misses the jab.
Torhammer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rutger. That did some damage!
Rutger lands with a hook. Torhammer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rutger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range.
Torhammer works Rutger's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Rutger finds it's target.
Torhammer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Torhammer misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Torhammer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torhammer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Torhammer lands a slapping body shot.
Torhammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer slips a jab from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Torhammer misses with a looping left.
Torhammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Torhammer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Russ Rutger has been cut.
Torhammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutger was well out of range. Poor timing from Torhammer.
Rutger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rutger misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutger scores with a jab. Torhammer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rutger lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a looping right.
Rutger punishes Torhammer's body with a nice straight punch.
Torhammer dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Torhammer keeps Rutger at a distance using the push kick.
Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
Rutger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rutger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Torhammer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rutger rather than just go for the knockout.
Torhammer loads up on a big right hand but Rutger slips the punch.
A good leg kick by Torhammer.
Rutger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger throws a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.
Torhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutger manages to avoid it.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Torhammer throws a leg kick which misses Rutger's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutger tries to avoid it.
Torhammer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutger can pounce on him.
Torhammer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but Torhammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutger lands a leg kick that knocks Torhammer off balance momentarily.
Torhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutger scoring well with a low kick there.
Torhammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torhammer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rutger doesn't seem bothered though.
Rutger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torhammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Torhammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutger scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Rutger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer lands a nice looking body shot.
Torhammer wants to land a leg kick but Rutger is out of range.
Torhammer drops his hands momentarily and Rutger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Rutger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Torhammer connects with a body shot that sends Rutger's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Rutger.
Torhammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rutger. Rutger obviously looking to wear him down.
Torhammer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Torhammer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Torhammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Torhammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rutger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torhammer.
Rutger fails to land with a series of punches.
Torhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torhammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henrik Torhammer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Russ Rutger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer throws a leg kick but Rutger checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torhammer - that will leave a mark!
Rutger checks a low kick from Torhammer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rutger. That's going to slow Torhammer down.
Torhammer ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
Torhammer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutger scores with a jab.
Torhammer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutger lands with a straight right. Torhammer didn't see that one coming.
Rutger ducks right into an uppercut from Torhammer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutger connects with a leg kick. Torhammer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Torhammer works Rutger's body with a nice hook.
Torhammer jabs Rutger right on the nose. Rutger blinks but takes it well.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
A slow jab from Torhammer misses its intended target.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torhammer, right into the meat.
Rutger moves away from the strike by Torhammer.
Rutger misses with a low kick as Torhammer jumps back.
Torhammer misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Torhammer.
Rutger tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutger lands an overhand right.
Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torhammer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torhammer lands a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer lands with a nice body punch.
Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rutger.
Torhammer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.
Torhammer connects with a high kick.
Good work by Torhammer as he checks the leg kick.
Torhammer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rutger lands with a kick to the temple. Torhammer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rutger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torhammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Torhammer wants to land a leg kick but Rutger is out of range.
Rutger throws a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Torhammer back to the cage. Rutger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Torhammer checks a low kick from Rutger.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rutger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torhammer cracks Rutger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Torhammer throws a push kick but Rutger slaps the foot to one side.
Rutger misses with a hook
and Torhammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger throws a hook to the side of Torhammer's head but Torhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutger moves away.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

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!
A lazy left from Torhammer finds it's target.
Rutger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rutger slips under a jab from Torhammer.
Rutger tries to land a leg kick but Torhammer saw it coming and moves away.
Torhammer tried to score with a low kick but Rutger checks it.
Torhammer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rutger throws a chopping leg kick but Torhammer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Torhammer lands a two punch combo.
Rutger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Torhammer throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and Torhammer only half commits.
Rutger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutger is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger staying out of range there.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Torhammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Russ Rutger's cut.
That's time! Rutger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rutger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Torhammer's calf.
A jab lands there for Rutger.
Torhammer throws a push kick but Rutger slaps the foot to one side.
Torhammer throws out a leg kick but Rutger moves out of range and Torhammer only half commits.
Torhammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger thumps Torhammer with a low kick.
Rutger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Torhammer.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger.
Torhammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rutger.
Torhammer throws a front kick that sends Rutger stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Torhammer moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutger.
Rutger throws a jab when Torhammer was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger wants to land a leg kick but Torhammer is out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torhammer - that will leave a mark!
Rutger moves out of range of the body kick from Torhammer.
A nice leg kick lands there from Torhammer.
Rutger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Torhammer lands a nice shot that snaps Rutger's head back.
An inside leg kick from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutger moves out of range of the body kick.
Henrik Torhammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torhammer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rutger might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Torhammer saw that one coming.
Rutger throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Torhammer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Torhammer throws a wild body kick that Rutger sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Rutger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rutger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Torhammer throws a push kick but Rutger slaps the foot to one side.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Torhammer ducks down to avoid it.
Rutger throws the left hand but Torhammer avoids the punch easily.
Rutger avoids the body shot from Torhammer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torhammer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rutger.
Torhammer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rutger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger tries a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Torhammers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rutger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Torhammer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutger.
Rutger misses with a right hand
and Torhammer counters with a nice body shot.
Torhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rutger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Torhammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger tests Torhammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torhammer throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
Torhammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutger throws a low kick but Torhammer avoids it.
Rutger will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Torhammer is just out of range.
Rutger checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutger lets loose with a powerful body kick. Torhammer will feel that in the morning.
Torhammer cracks the inside of Rutger's front leg.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torhammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutger blocks the leg kick.
Rutger throws a looping overhand right but Torhammer ducks down to avoid it.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer ducks under a wild hook from Rutger.
A shot to the liver by Torhammer. Beautiful body shot.
Torhammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer throws a body punch but Rutger moves out of range.
Rutger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torhammer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Torhammer there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
Rutger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rutger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torhammer.
Torhammer works Rutger's body with a nice hook.
Rutger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Torhammer checks it well.
Rutger missing with a left hand there. Torhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Torhammer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torhammer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rutger's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Russ Rutger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Torhammer misses with a head kick.
Rutger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good work by Torhammer as he checks the leg kick.
Torhammer lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torhammer.
Rutger misses with a low kick as Torhammer jumps back.
Torhammer misses with a body shot.
Torhammer ducks right into an uppercut from Rutger.
Torhammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutger has time to react.
Torhammer misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torhammer lands with a straight right. Rutger didn't see that one coming.
Rutger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torhammer dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Torhammer's shoulder, as Torhammer tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Torhammer.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Torhammer moved away.
Torhammer throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice cross by Torhammer.
Torhammer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rutger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torhammer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Torhammer.
A jab from Torhammer does it's job there.
An inside leg kick lands from Torhammer.
Rutger avoids the head kick by Torhammer.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses
and Torhammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutger lands with a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer lands a jab to the head.
Rutger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rutger is looking to score with low kicks.
Torhammer defending well as Rutger loads up on a big left hand.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Torhammer's shoulder, as Torhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Torhammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torhammer manages to avoid it.
Torhammer tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Rutger misses.
Torhammer walks into a jab.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Torhammer's shoulder, as Torhammer tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Torhammer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torhammer misses with an uppercut. Rutger saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Rutger moves out of range of the body kick.
Torhammer throws a shot from downtown. Rutger moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torhammer. That's going to slow Rutger down.
Rutger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rutger looks to throw a body kick
and Torhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutger's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
Torhammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rutger has time to react.
Rutger walks into a straight right hand from Torhammer.
Rutger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torhammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Torhammer is looking to slow Rutger down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Rutger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torhammer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutger counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutger throws a leg kick but Torhammer moved away.
Rutger misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torhammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torhammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger throws a lazy right hand but Torhammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Torhammer staying out of range there.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the head.
Torhammer lands a jab to the head.
Rutger looks for the body kick but Torhammer saw that one coming.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rutger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Torhammer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Torhammer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rutger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Torhammer tries a low kick but Rutger avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rutger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henrik Torhammer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Russ Rutger's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rutger blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Torhammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutger throws out the jab.
A jab from Torhammer misses.
Torhammer throws a body shot but no joy.
Torhammer tries to land a front kick but Rutger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Torhammer sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutger blocks the body kick.
Torhammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rutger on the side of the head.
Rutger tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Torhammer is able to avoid easily.
Torhammer scores with a spinning back kick!
Rutger throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger blocks a low kick nicely.
Rutger tests Torhammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Torhammer scores with a shot to the body.
Rutger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circle momentarily. Torhammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torhammer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Torhammer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Torhammer - that will leave a mark!
Rutger loads up on a big right hand but Torhammer slips the punch.
Torhammer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rutger checks it well.
Torhammer tries to work over Rutger's front leg with a kick but Rutger checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer shoots in but no luck this time.
Torhammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torhammer.
Rutger motions for Torhammer to come forward. Rutger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Torhammer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rutger scores with a hook.
That kick from Rutger tenderised Torhammer's leg. Torhammer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rutger scores with a three punch combo!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torhammer checks a leg kick.
Russ Rutger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Torhammer just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torhammer misses with a hook. Rutger ducked under it nicely.
Torhammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Torhammer moves away and avoids it.
Rutger tries to bum rush Torhammer with a series of wild strikes but Torhammer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rutger.
Torhammer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Torhammer moves away and avoids it.
Torhammer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rutger connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Henrik Torhammer has been cut.
Rutger throws a nice looking combination but Torhammer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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.
A clash of legs there as Torhammer blocks the low kick.

Rutger lands a big head kick that sends Torhammer tumbling to the mat! Rutger takes a step backwards and waves Torhammer back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Torhammer is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torhammer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Torhammer is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutger finish him?
Torhammer with a poor takedown
and Rutger counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Russ Rutger!
Russ Rutger decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Henrik Torhammer spoke after the fight, saying 'and could soon be as dangerous off his back as he is deadly standing. Huge KO power in both hands and really is as mean as he looks.'.