PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Danneskjöld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Samusiovas
vs
Danneskjöld

187 cm
27
194 lbs
18 - 2 - 1

185 cm
27
200 lbs
17 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ragnar Danneskjöld!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Samusiovas. No joy for Danneskjöld on that attempt.

Danneskjöld dives in and scores a takedown into Samusiovas's guard.
Samusiovas is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Beam that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Danneskjöld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samusiovas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samusiovas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samusiovas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Danneskjöld throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samusiovas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samusiovas controlling Danneskjöld's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Danneskjöld postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Danneskjöld in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Danneskjöld drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danneskjöld jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Danneskjöld lands a couple of elbows.
Danneskjöld trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Danneskjöld has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Samusiovas pulls Danneskjöld in close to prevent any damage.
Danneskjöld throws a big elbow that misses.
Danneskjöld with a flurry of punches that miss.
Samusiovas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samusiovas looking to control.
Danneskjöld throws a big right hand that misses.
Danneskjöld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samusiovas is trying to control the position but Danneskjöld postures up.
Danneskjöld missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Danneskjöld cracks Samusiovas with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld is fighting to break Samusiovas's control of his arms but Samusiovas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samusiovas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Danneskjöld on the ground.
Danneskjöld trying to control the position from guard on top but Samusiovas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danneskjöld slips nicely into half guard.

Danneskjöld is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Samusiovas tries to roll over but Danneskjöld keeps him under control.
Samusiovas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Danneskjöld scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Danneskjöld missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Danneskjöld wants to work for an arm triangle but Samusiovas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Danneskjöld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Danneskjöld landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Samusiovas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danneskjöld.
Samusiovas trying to control from the bottom.
Samusiovas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Danneskjöld postures up in Samusiovas's guard and throws a big left but Samusiovas blocks it.
Danneskjöld is looking to work some ground and pound but Samusiovas has wrist control.
Samusiovas wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Danneskjöld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Danneskjöld drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Danneskjöld jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Samusiovas wants to sweep here but Danneskjöld controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danneskjöld throws an elbow that misses. Samusiovas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Danneskjöld's guard. Nice move by Samusiovas!

Samusiovas is pushing down on Danneskjöld's leg trying to pass to half guard. Danneskjöld is fighting to maintain full guard but Samusiovas has managed to sneak the leg through.
Samusiovas is keen to just control but Danneskjöld is a slippery customer.
Samusiovas moves into full mount! Danneskjöld won't be happy about that!
Danneskjöld is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Danneskjöld really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danneskjöld is still trying to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Danneskjöld dominated that round.
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.

Samusiovas throws a lazy right hand but Danneskjöld sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas keeps the fight on the outside.
Samusiovas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samusiovas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Danneskjöld's leg. Danneskjöld is trying to keep his angry face on.
Danneskjöld tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danneskjöld moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Danneskjöld shakes it off.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danneskjöld.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danneskjöld shoots for a takedown but Samusiovas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Danneskjöld closes the distance and clinches up with Samusiovas, looking for a takedown. Danneskjöld pushes Samusiovas against the cage but Samusiovas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danneskjöld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samusiovas counters with a good low kick that Danneskjöld was not able to check.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas thows a body kick. Danneskjöld tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ragnar Danneskjöld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danneskjöld is breathing heavily.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danneskjöld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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

Danneskjöld is rocked!
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Danneskjöld is still on wobbly legs! Can Samusiovas finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danneskjöld tries to get into range but Samusiovas steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Danneskjöld! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Samusiovas scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arunas Samusiovas!
Ragnar Danneskjöld was interviewed post fight and said 'Who is John Galt?'.