PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huston Rustow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Stalhandske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stalhandske has chosen Jean Sibelius - Finlandia as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rustow
vs
Stalhandske

190 cm
27
215 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

188 cm
25
209 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Huston Rustow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Torsten Stalhandske!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stalhandske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stalhandske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rustow. That did some damage!
A jab from Stalhandske misses.
Rustow lands with a hook. Stalhandske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rustow avoids the body shot from Stalhandske.

Rustow drives through and clinches with Stalhandske against the cage.
Stalhandske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stalhandske misses with some punches.
Stalhandske is trying to push Rustow away but Rustow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rustow throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalhandske.
Rustow misses with a punch to the body.
Rustow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Rustow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rustow lands an elbow inside.
Rustow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalhandske is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalhandske lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rustow.
Stalhandske keeps control of Rustow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rustow working aggressively here.
Rustow lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske is trying to break the clinch but Rustow has him pressed against the cage.
Stalhandske misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rustow takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stalhandske fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalhandske takes a shot to the head.
Stalhandske blocks an uppercut.
Rustow blocks a body shot from Stalhandske.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rustow.
Rustow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rustow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stalhandske backwards.
Rustow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustow misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stalhandske as Rustow tries to tie him up.
Stalhandske has had enough of the clinch but Rustow keeps him there for the moment.
Stalhandske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rustow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalhandske misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustow looking to stall.
Stalhandske tries to throw a body punch but Rustow avoids it by throwing Stalhandske back against the cage.
Stalhandske digs a right hand into Rustow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rustow's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rustow blocks an uppercut.
Rustow misses with a punch on the inside.
Stalhandske is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalhandske misses with a punch on the inside.
Rustow misses with the head strike.
Rustow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalhandske goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Stalhandske's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good leg kick by Stalhandske there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rustow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Stalhandske.
Rustow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stalhandske throws a head kick but Rustow moves out of range.

Rustow moves into range and clinches up with Stalhandske.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalhandske.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rustow working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske tries to land a knee to the head but Rustow blocks with his arms.
Rustow being controlled against the cage.
Rustow misses with a punch on the inside.
Rustow misses with some punches.
Stalhandske tries to land knees in the clinch but Rustow avoids the damage to the body.
Rustow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rustow lands a right hand.
Stalhandske throws a punch but it's blocked by Rustow.
Stalhandske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rustow.
Rustow looking to throw knees to the head but Stalhandske is blocking nicely.
Rustow misses with an elbow strike.
Rustow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalhandske has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short uppercut from Stalhandske.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Stalhandske blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rustow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rustow lands a right hand.
Stalhandske wants to break free but Rustow has control.
Rustow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rustow prevents a body shot from Stalhandske.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rustow.
A right handed body shot lands from Stalhandske.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stalhandske wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rustow has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rustow.
Stalhandske is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A bit of stalling here from Rustow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rustow just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stalhandske's brow.
Stalhandske lands a hook that snaps the head of Rustow backwards.
Rustow prevents Stalhandske from breaking the clinch.
Rustow trying to control the position but instead, Stalhandske has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rustow into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Huston Rustow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Stalhandske scores with a kick to the body.
Rustow walks into a left hand.
Stalhandske ducks under a wild hook from Rustow.
Rustow lands a nice shot that snaps Stalhandske's head back.
Stalhandske lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stalhandske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rustow.
Stalhandske misses with a head kick.
Stalhandske misses with a looping left.
Stalhandske works Rustow's body with a nice hook.
Stalhandske avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stalhandske throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stalhandske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rustow was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske misses with a body shot.
Rustow dips to his left and cracks Stalhandske with an uppercut!
Stalhandske throws a wild body kick that Rustow sees coming a mile off.
Stalhandske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rustow.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske throws a right and a left that Rustow avoids nicely.
Stalhandske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rustow on the side of the head.
That kick from Stalhandske tenderised Rustow's leg. Rustow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stalhandske lands a nice hook to Rustow's body. Rustow takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Rustow closes the distance and clinches.
Rustow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rustow.
Stalhandske dodges an elbow strike from Rustow.
Rustow is leaning against Stalhandske and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalhandske lands with a right to the head.
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!
Rustow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rustow lands with a left to the head.
Rustow lands with a short shot to the head.
Rustow tries a knee to the head but Stalhandske blocks it.

Stalhandske breaks from the clinch.
Rustow tries to clinch but Stalhandske moves out of range.
Stalhandske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rustow throws a jab when Stalhandske was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rustow at a distance.

Rustow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalhandske lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rustow.
Stalhandske can't find room to land a body shot as Rustow controls the action.
Rustow misses with some punches.
Stalhandske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rustow fails to land.
Rustow is struggling to control the position.
Stalhandske misses with a body punch.
Stalhandske tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stalhandske is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalhandske blocking some punches.
Rustow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stalhandske backwards.

Stalhandske breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rustow.
Rustow fails to land with a series of punches.
Rustow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalhandske. Stalhandske obviously looking to wear him down.
Stalhandske lands a leg kick that knocks Rustow off balance momentarily.
Stalhandske throws a jab but it's blocked by Rustow.
Stalhandske tries to bum rush Rustow with a series of wild strikes but Rustow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rustow wants to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Rustow.
Stalhandske throws a lazy right hand but Rustow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stalhandske darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stalhandske misses the shot to the body.
Rustow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stalhandske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rustow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stalhandske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rustow is looking to clinch but Stalhandske is avoiding it.
Stalhandske swats away the attempt to clinch by Rustow.
Torsten Stalhandske seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rustow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stalhandske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stalhandske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rustow moves away.

Rustow gets a clinch.
Rustow working aggressively here.
Rustow looking to stall.
Rustow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stalhandske throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stalhandske is trying to break the clinch but Rustow is controlling him.
Rustow throws a punch but it's blocked by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske tries to throw a body punch but Rustow avoids it by throwing Stalhandske back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Torsten Stalhandske will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stalhandske keeps the fight on the outside.
Stalhandske is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rustow rather than just go for the knockout.
Stalhandske throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rustow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stalhandske swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rustow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalhandske uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rustow.
Stalhandske throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rustow on the side of the head.
Stalhandske cracks the inside of Rustow's front leg.
Stalhandske lands a front kick.
Rustow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalhandske.
Rustow tries to clinch up
and Stalhandske counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stalhandske connects with a body shot that sends Rustow's belly button to the back.
Rustow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
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!
Stalhandske digs a good body shot into Rustow's ribs.

Rustow closes the distance and pushes Stalhandske back into the cage.
Huston Rustow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stalhandske scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Rustow on the inside.

Stalhandske manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalhandske lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rustow's sensitive parts.
A big right from Rustow misses.
Stalhandske throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rustow stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske cracks Rustow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stalhandske works Rustow's body with a nice hook.
Stalhandske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stalhandske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stalhandske.

It looks like Huston Rustow has been cut.
Stalhandske tries a head kick but it misses.
Rustow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stalhandske. Stalhandske obviously looking to wear him down.
Rustow walks into a straight right hand from Stalhandske.
Nice body kick there by Stalhandske.
Stalhandske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stalhandske.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rustow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rustow dodges the punch combination from Stalhandske.
Rustow is looking to clinch.
Rustow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stalhandske.
Stalhandske feints a jab promting Rustow to slip. Stalhandske then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rustow slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rustow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rustow looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stalhandske feints and then cracks Rustow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rustow down.
Stalhandske connects with an inside leg kick.
Stalhandske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rustow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Rustow misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stalhandske fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stalhandske bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rustow's head.
Stalhandske scores with a hook to the body. Rustow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stalhandske connects with a body shot that sends Rustow's belly button to the back.
Stalhandske scores with a leg kick.
Stalhandske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stalhandske goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stalhandske cracks Rustow with a good jab.
Stalhandske lands a jab to Rustow's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Rustow misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stalhandske!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalhandske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rustow takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stalhandske lands a nice looking body kick.
Stalhandske throws a shot to the body.
Stalhandske tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rustow was well out of range. Poor timing from Stalhandske.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalhandske throws the kick towards the body but Rustow avoids it.
Rustow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stalhandske connects with a leg kick. Rustow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stalhandske throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rustow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stalhandske with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stalhandske scores with a leg kick.
Rustow wants to clinch.
Rustow tries to clinch there but Stalhandske circles away.
Stalhandske circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rustow lands a glancing blow to the side of Stalhandske's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rustow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rustow is looking to clinch.
Some bone on bone action there as Stalhandske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Stalhandske lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Torsten Stalhandske comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stalhandske has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Torsten Stalhandske!
Torsten Stalhandske managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, {GTI} - HGH Nutrients, into his post fight interview.