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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Samusiovas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sledgehammer doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
Sledgehammer punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer lands a jab.
Sledgehammer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sledgehammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut lands for Sledgehammer. That snapped Samusiovas's head back.
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!
Sledgehammer looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Samusiovas is looking for the big counter here.
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Sledgehammer shrugs it off though.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Sledgehammer blocks it.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Samusiovas throws a sloppy body shot
and Sledgehammer counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Samusiovas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sledgehammer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sledgehammer closes the distance but Samusiovas moves to the side
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Sledgehammer has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sledgehammer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sledgehammer throws a lazy body kick
and Samusiovas counters with a right hand to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Sledgehammer moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Sledgehammer tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Sledgehammer moves into the clinch.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Sledgehammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sledgehammer has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Sledgehammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to work over Sledgehammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas tries to work over Sledgehammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sledgehammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sledgehammer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samusiovas.
Sledgehammer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sledgehammer throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
A left lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samusiovas.
Samusiovas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Sledgehammer's ribs.#T3#
Samusiovas takes a swing at Sledgehammer's ribcage but misses.
Sledgehammer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sledgehammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sledgehammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samusiovas's head.
Sledgehammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sledgehammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Sledgehammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Sledgehammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sledgehammer lands with a cross.
Sledgehammer throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Sledgehammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch there but Samusiovas circles away.
#T4#
Sledgehammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Sledgehammer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Samusiovas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A big right from Sledgehammer misses.
Sledgehammer blocks a leg kick.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch there but Samusiovas circles away.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Sledgehammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas swats away the attempt to clinch by Sledgehammer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sledgehammer misses with a head kick.
Sledgehammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking for the big counter here.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanny Sledgehammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Sledgehammer misses with a looping left.
Sledgehammer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Samusiovas to score with a decent uppercut.
Sledgehammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Sledgehammer.
Samusiovas tries a quick counter leg kick but Sledgehammer is wise to it.
Sledgehammer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sledgehammer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Samusiovas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sledgehammer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas feints a counter leg kick.
Sledgehammer moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Sledgehammer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samusiovas has time to react.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that Samusiovas semi-blocks.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Sledgehammer is just out of range.
Sledgehammer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Samusiovas manages to circle out of the way.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanny Sledgehammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Sledgehammer saw that one coming.
Sledgehammer lands with a right hand. #T1#
Sledgehammer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sledgehammer dodges the punch combination from Samusiovas.
#CL#
Sledgehammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Sledgehammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
#CL#
Sledgehammer has closed the distance and engaged Samusiovas in a clinch.
Sledgehammer misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sledgehammer backwards.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sledgehammer fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Samusiovas as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Samusiovas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samusiovas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sledgehammer tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Sledgehammer back against the cage.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Sledgehammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Sledgehammer is rocked!
Samusiovas throws a big uppercut that drops Sledgehammer! More strikes from Samusiovas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sledgehammer lies dazed against the cage as Samusiovas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
CEC 536
Date: Aug 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samusiovas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lee's knee momentarily.
Samusiovas misses with the combination.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samusiovas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Lee wants to clinch.
Samusiovas lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A jab from Samusiovas does it's job there.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
A solid body kick from Lee. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Samusiovas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Samusiovas swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Samusiovas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Samusiovas has the dominant position.
Samusiovas gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Samusiovas lands a body punch.
Samusiovas tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tries to pull guard but Samusiovas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Lee letting Samusiovas take a breather here.
Samusiovas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lee rushes Samusiovas and presses him up against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Samusiovas as the two fighters clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee lands with a cross.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samusiovas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samusiovas throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lee tries for a takedown but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Samusiovas to the mat! Samusiovas manages to get full guard. #ES#
Samusiovas wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samusiovas swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Samusiovas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Samusiovas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A left lands for Samusiovas.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee slips a jab from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
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!
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee throws a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Samusiovas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Temujin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samusiovas drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Samusiovas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Samusiovas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Samusiovas is looking to improve his position.
Lee is nestled in close to Samusiovas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Samusiovas wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
#ES#
Samusiovas pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
Samusiovas tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Temujin Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samusiovas is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Samusiovas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas walks into a jab.
Good exchange - Samusiovas coming out on top.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Samusiovas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Samusiovas.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Temujin Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Samusiovas counters with a big right hand! Oh Lee is in trouble here! Samusiovas follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
CEC 525
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Heikkinen blocks the body kick.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Samusiovas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Heikkinen off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the side of Heikkinen's head but Heikkinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Heikkinen looks to land a right hand but Samusiovas moved out of range.
Samusiovas tries a quick counter leg kick but Heikkinen is wise to it.
Kaino Heikkinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
That kick from Heikkinen tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heikkinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heikkinen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves away
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a sloppy body shot
and Heikkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heikkinen looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
We've been told by Heikkinen's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heikkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Heikkinen sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Heikkinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Samusiovas manages to circle out of the way.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses.#T1#
Heikkinen blocks a jab.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a good low kick that Heikkinen was not able to check.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heikkinen is out of range.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas delivers a nice body kick.
Heikkinen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Heikkinen delivers a nice body kick.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Heikkinen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heikkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas throws a lazy right hand but Heikkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heikkinen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heikkinen at a distance.
Heikkinen misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves away
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heikkinen's knee momentarily.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it. #T2#
Samusiovas checks the leg kick.
Heikkinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samusiovas's sensitive parts.
Samusiovas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Samusiovas blocks a head kick by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Heikkinen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heikkinen blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Heikkinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Heikkinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Heikkinen moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heikkinen wants to clinch.
Samusiovas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Heikkinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Samusiovas misses. #T3#
Heikkinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tries to score with a low kick but Samusiovas moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Heikkinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas jabs at Heikkinen's body.
Heikkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Samusiovas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas's corner calls for a 1-2. Samusiovas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Samusiovas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Heikkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heikkinen motions for Samusiovas to come forward. Heikkinen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Samusiovas breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Heikkinen checks a leg kick.
Heikkinen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Heikkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Samusiovas works the jab nicely.
Heikkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Heikkinen.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Samusiovas jabs at Heikkinen's body.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heikkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Heikkinen gets a clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas 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.
#R2#
Samusiovas digs a good hook to Heikkinen's body.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Heikkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
Heikkinen tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Heikkinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heikkinen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Heikkinen's leg but Heikkinen calmly moves out of range.
Good work by Heikkinen as he checks the leg kick.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Samusiovas breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Heikkinen, right into the meat.
Heikkinen tries to land a body kick
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Heikkinen 's knee.
Heikkinen tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Heikkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from Samusiovas does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Heikkinen connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heikkinen throws a body kick that misses.
Heikkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heikkinen.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Heikkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Heikkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas wants to slow Heikkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Samusiovas connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Heikkinen lands.
Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heikkinen looks to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Heikkinen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heikkinen throws a series of punches but Samusiovas avoids them all with ease.
Heikkinen looks to land a body kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Samusiovas throws a counter combo.
A combination from Samusiovas does no damage.
Heikkinen tries to counter by clinching up but Samusiovas breaks away and moves out of range.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heikkinen can pounce on him.
Heikkinen blocks a jab.
Heikkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Heikkinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Heikkinen avoids it.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heikkinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
Samusiovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
Samusiovas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T3#
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Heikkinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas wants to slow Heikkinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Heikkinen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Heikkinen's head back.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heikkinen is looking to chop away at Samusiovas's legs.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Heikkinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Heikkinen throws a right and a left that Samusiovas avoids nicely.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Heikkinen can pounce on him.
Heikkinen misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Heikkinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas motions for Heikkinen to come forward. Samusiovas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heikkinen wants to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Heikkinen throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
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!
Samusiovas tries a low kick but Heikkinen avoids it.
A low kick from Heikkinen misses
and Samusiovas counters with a good, hard body kick but Heikkinen shrugs it off.
Samusiovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heikkinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
Heikkinen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Heikkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samusiovas.
Samusiovas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heikkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Heikkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heikkinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heikkinen's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Samusiovas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heikkinen. That did some damage!
Samusiovas defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Heikkinen dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - Heikkinen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samusiovas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Heikkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Heikkinen throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Heikkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws out a leg kick but Heikkinen moves out of range and Samusiovas only half commits.
Heikkinen throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a good, hard body kick but Heikkinen shrugs it off. #T1#
Samusiovas with a jab.
Heikkinen misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
A cross from Heikkinen lands.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Heikkinen is predictable there
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Samusiovas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Heikkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas pushes Heikkinen away with a front kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Heikkinen.
And Samusiovas responds with a good body kick, but Heikkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
Heikkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heikkinen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Samusiovas as he connects with a hook.
Heikkinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kaino Heikkinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Samusiovas misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Samusiovas as he connects with a hook.
Samusiovas connects with an inside leg kick.
Samusiovas digs a good hook to Heikkinen's body.
Heikkinen takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Samusiovas lands.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Heikkinen blocks the low kick.
Samusiovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward, straight into a front kick from Heikkinen.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Heikkinen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samusiovas managing to block the knees to the body from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Heikkinen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Heikkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heikkinen misses with some punches.
Heikkinen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samusiovas is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Heikkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heikkinen tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Heikkinen back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Heikkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heikkinen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Heikkinen fails to land.
Samusiovas just leaning against Heikkinen, taking a breather.
Heikkinen misses with a body punch.
Heikkinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Heikkinen tries a knee to the head but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Heikkinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Heikkinen has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Heikkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samusiovas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
CEC 519
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
That kick from Stonedberg tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stonedberg throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Stonedberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stonedberg connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Stonedberg avoids it easily.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Stonedberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stonedberg is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Stonedberg misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonedberg fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stonedberg throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Stonedberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T1#
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Stonedberg avoids it well.
A big left from Stonedberg misses.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samusiovas defending well as Stonedberg loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Stonedberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonedberg tries to avoid it.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stonedberg bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samusiovas's head backwards.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stonedberg takes a step back to recover.
Samusiovas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Stonedberg has been cut.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#CL2#
Stonedberg darts in and clinches Samusiovas up against the cage.
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 short right from Stonedberg on the inside.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stonedberg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stonedberg darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas scores with a punch to the head.
Stonedberg misses with the combination.
Stonedberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stonedberg throws out a counter right but Samusiovas avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Samusiovas tries to keep at a distance but Stonedberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stonedberg as Samusiovas tries to tie him up. #T3#
Samusiovas tries to work over Stonedberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Stonedberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stonedberg.
Stonedberg digs a right hand into Samusiovas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Samusiovas's gas tank.
Stonedberg misses with a body punch.
Stonedberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stonedberg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samusiovas presses Stonedberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stonedberg tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stonedberg can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Stonedberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Stonedberg connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Stonedberg scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Stonedberg listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stonedberg checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Stonedberg unleashes a big counter combination but Samusiovas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonedberg misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stonedberg misses with a body shot.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stonedberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stonedberg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Stonedberg wants to clinch.
Stonedberg tries to score with a low kick but Samusiovas moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Stonedberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Stonedberg dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Samusiovas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Stonedberg's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Stonedberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stonedberg is looking to score with low kicks.
Stonedberg throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stonedberg staying out of range there.#KD2#
Stonedberg lands a big head kick that sends Samusiovas tumbling to the mat! Stonedberg takes a step backwards and waves Samusiovas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stonedberg! Samusiovas is out on his feet! Stonedberg rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Samusiovas is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Samusiovas is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Stonedberg!
An out of breath Michael Stonedberg thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 514
Date: May 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Samusiovas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Samusiovas tries to work over Thory's front leg with a kick but Thory checks it.
Thory fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Samusiovas enables Thory to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Samusiovas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thory sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thory wants to pass the guard but Samusiovas is keeping the position.
Thory trying to control the position from guard on top but Samusiovas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thory is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Thory trying to control but Samusiovas is working from the bottom.
Samusiovas has control of Thory's left arm, preventing Thory from doing any damage.
Thory trying to control the position from guard on top but Samusiovas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thory misses the shot to the body.
Thory blocks the body kick.
Thory comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thory throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Thory cracks Samusiovas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Thory's leg but Thory calmly moves out of range.
Thory tries to counter by clinching up but Samusiovas breaks away and moves out of range.
Thory scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Samusiovas moves out of range as Thory throws a body kick.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thory was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Thory tries to counter by clinching up but Samusiovas breaks away and moves out of range.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Thory lands.
Samusiovas dips to his left and cracks Thory with an uppercut!
Samusiovas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thory checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thory takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Thory tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Thory rushes Samusiovas and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land.
Thory taking a breather. #BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thory fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thory drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thory chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samusiovas can pounce on him.
#T3#
Donk. Thory catches Samusiovas right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Thory closes the distance and clinches.
Thory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Samusiovas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thory uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thory fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Thory misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas lands a front kick.
Thory lands with a straight right. Samusiovas didn't see that one coming.
Samusiovas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Thory rushes Samusiovas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thory.
Thory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Thory fails to land. #T4#
Thory lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thory slips a straight right by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
Thory throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thory ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Thory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Samusiovas takes one on the button.
Samusiovas scores with the left hand. Thory knows he should have avoided that one.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thory.
Thory wants to clinch.
Vic Thory seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thory takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Samusiovas slaps away a takedown attempt from Thory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Thory dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Thory takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thory checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thory walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Vic Thory has been cut.
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thory at a distance.
Thory wants to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Thory.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas thumps Thory with a low kick.
Thory misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thory tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samusiovas is able to avoid easily.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Thory uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samusiovas has time to react.
Thory tries to clinch
and Samusiovas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Thory manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Thory on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thory manages to avoid it.
Thory looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Thory throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thory doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thory at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Thory is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas wants to slow Thory down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lunges at Thory with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thory's hand. #T2#
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Thory shakes it off.
Thory drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thory looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas cracks Thory with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thory cracks Samusiovas with an open hand slap.
Thory is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thory misses with a body punch
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Thory is rocked!
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Thory drives through and clinches with Samusiovas against the cage.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Thory is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thory misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thory struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Samusiovas.
Thory misses with some punches.
#T3#
Thory tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Thory seems to have got his legs back now.
Thory misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Thory.
Thory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body.
Thory scores with a shoulder strike.
Vic Thory has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samusiovas misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas tries a knee to the head but Thory blocks it.
Thory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thory has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the side of Thory's head.
Samusiovas pushes Thory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thory takes a step back to recover.
Thory throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thory will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Thory misses with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thory swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thory takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thory throws a left and a right that both miss
and Samusiovas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thory takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Thory in the body.
Samusiovas punishes Thory's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy right hand. Thory should have avoided that one.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thory throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Thory in the body.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Thory down.
Samusiovas connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Thory's ribs.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Thory.
Thory looks to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thory thinking.
Samusiovas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thory looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Thory rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thory missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas thinks about the counter body kick.
Thory misses with a wild body shot.
Thory moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Thory stumbling back into the cage.#KD2#
Samusiovas lands a big head kick that sends Thory tumbling to the mat! Samusiovas takes a step backwards and waves Thory back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas drops Thory with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Thory! Samusiovas dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
EVO 155 Bronze Medal
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Atunes throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Atunes.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Atunes counters by moving into the clinch.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas lands a shot to the body.
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Samusiovas stalls.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Atunes lands a left hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Atunes blocking some punches.
#T1#
A short right from Atunes.
Samusiovas controlling the action here for a moment.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
A short right from Atunes.
Samusiovas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes lands a shot to the body.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Samusiovas.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes lands with a light punch inside.
Atunes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Samusiovas lands a hook that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Atunes lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Samusiovas.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Samusiovas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Samusiovas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Atunes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T3#
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Atunes.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes.
Atunes stalling against the cage.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Atunes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
#T4#
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Atunes taking a breather.
Atunes can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Samusiovas lands with a left to the head.
Atunes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Atunes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Samusiovas is trying to maintain a safe position but Atunes gets an underhook and turns Samusiovas into the cage.
Atunes stalls.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes's elbow.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Atunes throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a lazy body kick
and Atunes counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Atunes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Atunes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
Samusiovas needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Atunes scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Atunes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Atunes lands a nice looking body shot.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Atunes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samusiovas can do to turn this around?
A shot to the liver by Atunes. Beautiful body shot.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atunes throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Samusiovas looks to land a left hand but Atunes moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Atunes moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Arturo Atunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas's corner calls for a 1-2. Samusiovas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Samusiovas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Atunes at a distance.
#T2#
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Atunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samusiovas throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas. #CL#
Atunes darts in and clinches Samusiovas up against the cage.
Atunes misses with some punches.
Atunes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Atunes has Samusiovas pressed against the cage, preventing Samusiovas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Atunes is leaning against Samusiovas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Atunes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samusiovas is breathing heavily.
Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes.
Atunes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Atunes.
Atunes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Atunes swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
#T3#
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
A short right from Atunes on the inside. #BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas throws a jab when Atunes was well out of range.
Atunes is looking to wear down Samusiovas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Atunes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Samusiovas counters with a solid body kick.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samusiovas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samusiovas.#T4#
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atunes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Atunes. Those never looked like landing.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Samusiovas lands a right hook to the body.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Atunes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Atunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Atunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Atunes.
Atunes throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Atunes keeps Samusiovas at a distance using the push kick.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Atunes looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Atunes on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Atunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Atunes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Atunes on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Atunes counters by clinching up.
Samusiovas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Atunes is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Atunes.
Atunes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Atunes blocks an uppercut.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.
Samusiovas stalls.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Samusiovas as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Samusiovas throws an elbow but it misses.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Atunes letting Samusiovas take a breather here.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas is stalling here.
#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Atunes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samusiovas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Atunes scores with a shot to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Atunes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Atunes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Atunes pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
The referee calls for Atunes to work.
Atunes struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
#T4#
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Atunes looking to stall.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch but Atunes keeps him there for the moment.
Samusiovas misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Atunes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Atunes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Atunes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Atunes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atunes pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Atunes works on Samusiovas's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes effectively controlling the action here.
Atunes prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Atunes clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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.
#R4##CL#
Atunes clinches with his opponent.
Atunes trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Atunes into the cage.#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Atunes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand. #T1#
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Atunes's shoulder, as Atunes tries to avoid the shot.
Atunes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Atunes.
Atunes feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Samusiovas thuds his shin into the meat of Atunes's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
As Samusiovas looks to move away, Atunes throws a big counter combo but Samusiovas just gets out of the way.
Atunes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Atunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
A little feinted left hand from Atunes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Atunes takes a step back to recover.
A jab lands there for Atunes.#ROC#
Samusiovas is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Arunas Samusiovas's cut even more.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Samusiovas is still on wobbly legs! Can Atunes finish him?#T2#
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Samusiovas seems to have recovered his senses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samusiovas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Atunes jabs Samusiovas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Atunes as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Atunes avoids it.
It appears Atunes was looking to counter with a kick there.
Atunes tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes misses with a straight left.
That kick from Atunes tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas keeps the fight on the outside.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD#
Atunes cracks Samusiovas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Atunes has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Samusiovas to stand back up!
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes cracks Samusiovas on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Samusiovas falls backwards against the cage. Atunes follows up with more strikes that drop Samusiovas to his knees. Atunes keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Samusiovas! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Atunes!
Arturo Atunes took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Came for the big KO, you know me I hate decisions.Hopefully I have done lasting damage. Now I want Todd.'.
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Event:
EVO 290: Hawkins vs Dunas
Date: Jan 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Shota scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota throws a front kick that sends Samusiovas stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Shota scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Shota finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Shota tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
A head kick by Samusiovas misses #CL2#
and Shota holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shota blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas just leaning against Shota, taking a breather.
Shota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Shota misses with some punches.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Shota working aggressively here.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Samusiovas is trying to stall.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Samusiovas managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Shota.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samusiovas's brow.
Shota utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shota lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Samusiovas blocks it.
#T2#
Samusiovas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shota up against the cage.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Shota. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Shota displaying some good clinch control by pressing Samusiovas up against the cage.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Shota throws an elbow that misses.
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!
Samusiovas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shota or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Shota - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T3#
Shota is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shota lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shota.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shota landing knees to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Shota. #BC#
Samusiovas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shota scores with a jab.
Shota thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheers as Samusiovas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shota doesn't seem phased though.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Shota jabs at Samusiovas's body.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Shota paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shota checks it well.
Shota lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas misses with a right hand
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Shota's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas works Shota's body with a nice hook.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Samusiovas lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shota in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Shota misses.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shota blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from Shota.
Shota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Shota connects with a right hand. Samusiovas shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas walks into a stiff left hand from Shota.#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!#T1#
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota misses with a kick to the body
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Shota's shoulder, as Shota tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota counters with a body kick.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut
and Shota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
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!
Samusiovas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shota moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Shota to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shota rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a good low kick that Shota was not able to check.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shota.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Shota does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shota darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shota misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Shota lands a nice looking body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shota pushes Samusiovas away with a front kick.
Samusiovas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shota misses with a hook.#T4#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota misses the body punch
and Samusiovas counters with a series of strikes. Shota will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Shota counters with a nice body kick.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samusiovas, as that shot connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
A solid body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shota.
Shota swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shota thinking.
Samusiovas slips a straight right by Shota.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Shota.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Shota sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shota doesn't seem bothered though.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shota throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.#T1#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Shota lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.
Shota throws a shot to the body.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Shota punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shota misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota blocks a leg kick.
Shota checks a leg kick nicely.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Samusiovas takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shota.
Shota works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Shota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with an open hand slap.
Shota lands with a nice body punch.
Shota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Shota scores with a punch to the head.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shota avoids it.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.#T3#
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Shota seems unphased.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Shota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Shota moves his leg out of the way.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shota blocks the body kick.
Shota let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Shota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Shota throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick that stops Shota in his tracks momentarily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shota on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Shota avoids it.
A low kick from Samusiovas misses
and Shota cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shota avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Shota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shota misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Arunas Samusiovas did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Samusiovas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a lazy body kick
and Shota counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shota's head.
Shota misses with a kick to the body.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Shota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Shota lands a jab to the nose.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Shota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Shota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shota throws out the jab.
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Shota throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas scores with a nice body kick.
Shota connects with a single shot there.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Shota counters with a nice body shot.
Samusiovas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Shota moved out of range.
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!
Samusiovas tries a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crunch! Samusiovas slams his shin into Shota's torso.
Shota avoids a kick to the body.
Shota thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Shota lands with an uppercut that bounces Samusiovas off the cage and back into range.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shota is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Shota.
Shota checks a leg kick.#T3#
Shota checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Samusiovas - that will leave a mark!
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota throws a right hand that misses
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand.
Shota walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Shota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samusiovas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shota.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Shota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Samusiovas.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Shota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
Shota looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Good work by Shota as he checks the leg kick.
Shota is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Samusiovas with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Shota tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shota.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Shota avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses #CL2#
and Shota counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shota.
Shota lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Adrian Shota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Shota lands with a cross.
Shota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Shota lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shota takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Shota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Shota looks to land a right hand but Samusiovas moved out of range.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
#T1#
Samusiovas scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A countering left hand to the body from Shota misses.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Shota has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
Shota slips under a jab.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
A jab from Shota misses.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shota connects with a body shot.
Shota looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Shota slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Shota checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas sizes up Shota with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Shota missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shota pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shota misses with a looping right.
Shota cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Shota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T3#
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shota loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Shota throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Shota lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Shota saw that one coming.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas lands the left hand.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shota throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Shota only half commits. #T4#
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Shota throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Adrian Shota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Shota slips the punch.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
Shota is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Shota moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Shota has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Shota!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Adrian Shota waved his t-shirt featuring King of Fists's logo in front of the cameras.
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EVO 12212016
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Todd.
Todd lands a right hook to the body.
Todd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samusiovas can pounce on him.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Todd backs up against the cage.
Todd sizes up Samusiovas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Todd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
and Todd makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Todd blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
#T1#
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd throws out a counter right but Samusiovas avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd tries to bum rush Samusiovas with a series of wild strikes but Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Todd lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Todd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a leg kick.
Samusiovas jabs Todd right on the nose. Todd blinks but takes it well.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Todd slips the punch.
Todd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
Todd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Todd throws a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Todd! But no joy.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Todd.
Samusiovas throws an off balance right hand
and Todd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Todd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Todd stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Todd.
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Todd doesn't seem bothered though.
Todd checks a leg kick nicely.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
A jab from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a looping right.#T3#
Todd throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Todd connects with a nice looking jab.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Todd misses with a looping left.
Todd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Todd connects with a body shot that sends Samusiovas's belly button to the back.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas stalks Todd and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Todd's face. Todd staggers backwards, shaken.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
enabling Todd to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas is looking to score with low kicks.
Todd steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Samusiovas. That one must have hurt.
Samusiovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Todd.
Both fighters circling a little - Todd finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Todd shakes it off.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Todd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Todd off balance momentarily.
Todd connects with the punch.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that Todd ducks under and follows up with a left that Todd also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Todd thuds a left hand into Samusiovas's body.
Todd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Todd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from Todd.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Todd misses with a low kick.
It looked like Samusiovas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Todd's corner calls for a 1-2. Todd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd misses with an uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Todd looking to land some kicks to the body here.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Samusiovas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Todd looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Rockmeteller Todd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Todd on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick.
Todd throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Todd connects with a solid leg kick.
Todd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with a straight right. #T2#
Todd connects with a single shot there.
Todd walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Todd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Todd slaps the foot to one side.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Todd sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas lands an overhand right.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Todd blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd.
Todd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Todd in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Todd misses with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Todd. #T3#
Todd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Todd tries a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas is wise to it.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Samusiovas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd is trying to counter with his kicks.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
Todd lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Todd checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
Todd throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Todd connects with an inside leg kick.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Todd crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samusiovas - the referee stops the clock and Todd gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samusiovas. Todd manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Todd misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Todd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
A head kick by Todd misses
and Todd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas misses with a hook.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Todd down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Todd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Todd lands a nice looking body kick.
Todd looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.
Todd swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Todd moves out of range easily.
Todd lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Todd. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Todd throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Todd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Todd thinking. #T2#
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Todd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Todd down.
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 solid leg kick lands there for Todd.
Todd tries to score with a low kick but Samusiovas moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas lands with an uppercut that bounces Todd off the cage and back into range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Todd, right into the meat.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Todd.
Todd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Samusiovas lands a front kick.#T3#
Todd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Todd takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body punch from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a good cross that connects.
Todd throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Todd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slow jab from Todd misses its intended target.
Todd throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Samusiovas misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
A jab from Todd misses.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Todd down with leg kicks.
Todd misses with an uppercut.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Todd slips a straight right by Samusiovas.#T4#
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Todd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas pushes Todd away with a front kick.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Todd.
Todd swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd 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.
Samusiovas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Todd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a series of strikes. Samusiovas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Todd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Todd throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Rockmeteller Todd just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samusiovas, as that shot connected.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Todd.
Samusiovas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas throws a jab but it's blocked by Todd.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Samusiovas.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Todd eats them both and turns towards Samusiovas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Todd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Todd.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd tries a low kick but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Todd.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Todd releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Todd throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Todd avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Todd, as that shot connected.
Todd scores with a nice head shot.
Todd looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Samusiovas lands a head shot.#T2#
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Todd is able to avoid easily.
Todd just misses with a punch to the body.
Todd throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Todd throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas tried to counter with a leg kick but Todd avoided it.
Todd cracks Samusiovas with a good jab.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Todd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Todd.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Todd checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Todd misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Todd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Todd.
Samusiovas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the head.
Todd connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Todd.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick.
Todd tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Todd misses the jab.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Todd. Beautiful body shot.
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Todd tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Todd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockmeteller Todd dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Samusiovas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Todd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Samusiovas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Todd scrambles back to his feet.
Todd digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas 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.
#T1#
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
The crowd cheers as Samusiovas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Todd doesn't seem phased though.
Todd throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samusiovas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samusiovas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Todd. That one must have hurt.
Todd looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Todd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Todd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with an open hand slap.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Todd stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Todd moves out of range.
Todd throws a front kick aimed at Samusiovas's knee but Samusiovas avoids it well.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Todd throws a leg kick
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Todd.
Todd throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Todd fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samusiovas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Todd jabs Samusiovas right on the nose. Samusiovas blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Todd does it's job there.
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Todd manages to avoid it.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Todd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Todd blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Todd checks it
and Todd counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Todd takes a step back to recover.
Todd lands with a kick to the ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd. #T4#
Todd throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Todd only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Todd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Todd slips a straight right by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Todd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Todd lands a really nice looking cross but Samusiovas seems unphased.
Todd lands a glancing blow to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Todd on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Todd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rockmeteller Todd!
Rockmeteller Todd is the new middleweight champion!
Rockmeteller Todd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
EVO Olympics Rd 1
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rutherford lands a front kick.
Rutherford finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rutherford misses with a looping left.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Rutherford moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a lazy right hand but Rutherford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from Rutherford.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a big counter combination but Rutherford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down. #T1#
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses the jab.#CL2#
Rutherford moves into range and clinches up with Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rutherford.
Rutherford blocks an elbow strike from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rutherford keeps control of Samusiovas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutherford lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samusiovas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rutherford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford avoiding damage as Samusiovas throws knees to the body.
Rutherford lands a body shot.
Rutherford tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Rutherford misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutherford lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Rutherford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Samusiovas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rutherford can turn it around.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rutherford's elbow.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Rutherford takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutherford throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rutherford struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Rutherford blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas stalling.
Rutherford doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas pushes Rutherford back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Rutherford tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rutherford wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rutherford 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.
Samusiovas tried to counter with a leg kick but Rutherford avoided it.
Rutherford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Rutherford's front leg but catches the back leg as Rutherford tries to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Rutherford
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Rutherford moves out of range.
And Rutherford responds with a good body kick, but Samusiovas manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rutherford lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas lands a head shot.#T4#
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rutherford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rutherford scores with a nice right hand.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Rutherford is just out of range.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rutherford fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Rutherford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rutherford explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Samusiovas ducks right into an uppercut from Rutherford. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutherford pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutherford prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
A hook to the body from Rutherford.
Rutherford misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rutherford takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rutherford lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Steven Rutherford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Rutherford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rutherford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samusiovas's hands.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rutherford lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rutherford misses with a lunging right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a double jab
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas lands a front kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rutherford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Rutherford scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutherford.
Rutherford lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
A head kick by Rutherford misses
and Rutherford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutherford avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Jab by Rutherford.
Rutherford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samusiovas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutherford swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Rutherford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Rutherford sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Rutherford.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rutherford defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Rutherford.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No joy there for Rutherford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Rutherford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
An inside leg kick lands from Rutherford.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rutherford.
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rutherford staying out of range there.#T3#
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Rutherford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Rutherford takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Rutherford misses with a straight left.
Rutherford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas with a jab.
Rutherford tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutherford moves away.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Rutherford moved out of range.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rutherford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Rutherford pushes Samusiovas up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutherford lands a left hand.
#T4#
Rutherford lands a right hand.
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!
Rutherford lands a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Rutherford controls his hands.
Samusiovas is looking to break free of the clinch but Rutherford has double underhooks.
Rutherford tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Rutherford back against the cage.
Rutherford misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rutherford backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas digs a right hand into Rutherford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rutherford's gas tank.
Rutherford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutherford.
Samusiovas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Rutherford blocks a leg kick.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Rutherford fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Rutherford flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
Some bone on bone action there as Rutherford checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rutherford.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Rutherford avoids it easily.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Rutherford does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Rutherford lands a really nice looking cross but Samusiovas seems unphased.
Rutherford tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samusiovas is able to avoid easily.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rutherford just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Rutherford scores with a leg kick.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Rutherford's ribs.
Rutherford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Rutherford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutherford is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Samusiovas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
enabling Rutherford to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rutherford throws a nice looking combination but Samusiovas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rutherford misses with a hook.
Rutherford swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Rutherford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body kick from Rutherford.
Rutherford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rutherford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford keeps Samusiovas at a distance using the push kick.
Samusiovas throws out a leg kick but Rutherford moves out of range and Samusiovas only half commits. #T3#
Rutherford looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rutherford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rutherford throws a low kick, looking for Samusiovas's leg but Samusiovas calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Rutherford. Beautiful body shot.
Rutherford misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Rutherford scores with a jab to the head.
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
Rutherford takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Rutherford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Rutherford down.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutherford manages to avoid it.
Rutherford misses with a leg kick. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rutherford.
A clash of legs there as Samusiovas blocks the low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Samusiovas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samusiovas.
Both fighters circling a little - Rutherford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Rutherford moved away.
Rutherford is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Rutherford swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rutherford thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Rutherford scores with a kick to the midsection.#CL2#
Rutherford takes the fight into the clinch.
Rutherford prevents Samusiovas from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rutherford.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rutherford.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Steven Rutherford just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Samusiovas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutherford is able to avoid easily.
Rutherford looks to land a body kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter head kick but Rutherford was just out of range.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Rutherford avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas cracks Rutherford with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rutherford misses with a straight right.
Rutherford tried to score with a low kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutherford moves out of range of the body kick.
Rutherford moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Rutherford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford misses the jab.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Rutherford misses the target.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rutherford takes a step back to recover.
Rutherford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Rutherford scores with a nice strike.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Rutherford in the body.
Rutherford slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rutherford on the side of the head.
Samusiovas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rutherford. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Rutherford.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rutherford misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
As Rutherford backs away, Samusiovas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rutherford throws a body shot but no joy.
Rutherford's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rutherford throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas defending well as Rutherford loads up on a big left hand.
Rutherford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rutherford wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Rutherford checks it.
Rutherford throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rutherford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
#T3#
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Rutherford avoids a kick to the body.
Rutherford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samusiovas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rutherford cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rutherford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutherford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rutherford lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body kick there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Samusiovas.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rutherford has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutherford.
It seemed like Rutherford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rutherford tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutherford throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
Rutherford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Samusiovas back to the cage. Rutherford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Samusiovas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rutherford.
Rutherford throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on Rutherford's shoulder, as Rutherford tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Rutherford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutherford.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rutherford can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steven Rutherford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Rutherford throws a body kick that misses.
Rutherford 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.
Samusiovas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Rutherford misses.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rutherford on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutherford throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from Rutherford.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
and Rutherford counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Rutherford.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rutherford is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down. #T1#
Rutherford connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rutherford blocks the body kick.
Rutherford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rutherford, as that shot connected.
Samusiovas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutherford to score with a decent uppercut.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Rutherford moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rutherford! But no joy.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rutherford tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Good shot there by Rutherford.
Rutherford's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rutherford duly obliges.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Rutherford down with leg kicks.
Rutherford checks a leg kick.
Rutherford is looking to clinch.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Samusiovas. That snapped Rutherford's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rutherford scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Rutherford finds it's target.
Rutherford throws a good cross that connects.
Rutherford tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rutherford counters with a nice uppercut.
Rutherford misses with a wild combination.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rutherford.
Rutherford drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Samusiovas right on the button. Samusiovas goes down! Rutherford follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Rutherford gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Rutherford!
A relieved looking Steven Rutherford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Todd.
Todd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samusiovas lands a slapping body shot.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Todd counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
A bone on bone clash there as Todd blocks the leg kick.
Samusiovas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Todd quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the body.
Todd has been working on his boxing with his coaches at GWad's Playpen in the buildup to the fight.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Todd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas cracks Todd with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Todd there.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Todd thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Samusiovas thuds his right hand into Todd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
A jab from Todd misses.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Todd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Todd staying out of range there.
Samusiovas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Todd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Todd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Todd ducks down to avoid it.
Todd throwing a counter right hand but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Todd scores with a nice body kick.
Todd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samusiovas if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Todd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Todd turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Todd moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Samusiovas throws a good cross that connects.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Todd saw that one coming.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Todd slips a jab from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas dips to his left and cracks Todd with an uppercut!
Todd thows a left - swing and a miss!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Todd checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Todd appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Todd.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas delivers a nice body kick.
Samusiovas misses the body punch
and Todd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Todd shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thumps Todd with a low kick.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Samusiovas's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Todd avoids it.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
Todd 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.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Todd jabs Samusiovas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas scores with a jab.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Todd tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas'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.
#R2#
A big right from Todd misses.
Todd misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Todd instigates a clinch.
Todd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Todd.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Todd.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd misses with some punches.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Todd lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Todd misses with the head strike.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Todd.
A short left from Samusiovas.
Todd lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Todd.
Todd blocking some punches.
Samusiovas misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Samusiovas.
A short right from Samusiovas on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Todd backwards.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Todd's elbow.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Todd fails to land. #T2#
Samusiovas lands with a left 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!
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Samusiovas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samusiovas gets through Todd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Todd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Todd misses with a hook from the clinch.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Todd.
#T3#
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Todd.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Todd scores with a shoulder strike.
Todd tries to circle away but Samusiovas has him pinned against the cage.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas lands a body punch.
Todd pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Todd misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Todd.
A right handed body shot lands from Todd.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Todd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards. #T4#
Samusiovas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samusiovas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Todd tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Todd back against the cage.
Todd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Todd lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Todd blocks an uppercut.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Todd lands a shot to the body.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Todd lands with a left to the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
Todd misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rockmeteller Todd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Todd saw that one coming.
Todd is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Todd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Samusiovas jabs Todd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas lands a nice hook to Todd's body. Todd takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Todd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Todd 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.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd throws a body kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.#T1#
Todd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Todd is out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Todd counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Todd's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Todd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Todd misses.
Todd has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Samusiovas.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Todd's leg. Todd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Todd moves his leg out of the way.
Todd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Todd moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
Todd jabs Samusiovas right on the nose. Samusiovas blinks but takes it well.
A cross from Samusiovas lands.#T2#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Todd.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Todd.
Samusiovas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Todd throws out the jab.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Todd moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas looks to throw a body kick
and Todd counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Todd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Todd gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Todd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily.
#T3#
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Todd moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Todd.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Todd.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Todd works the jab nicely.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Jab from Samusiovas.
Both fighters circling a little - Samusiovas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Todd misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Todd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Todd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
Todd moves out of range of the body kick.
Todd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Todd.
Todd swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Todd throws a series of punches but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Todd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Todd throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arunas Samusiovas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Samusiovas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
It looked like Todd wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas with a hook.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Todd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Todd scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That kick from Todd tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Todd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T1#
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Todd manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Todd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
Todd was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Todd is out of range and Samusiovas settles back down.
Todd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Todd.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
Todd throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Todd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd 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.
Todd tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Todd cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Todd counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Todd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Todd moves away.
Samusiovas pushes Todd away with a front kick.#T3#
Samusiovas walks into a jab.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Todd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Todd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Todd blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A clash of legs there as Todd blocks the low kick.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Todd moved away.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Todd 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.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Todd connects with a looping right hand.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Todd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T4#
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Todd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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 looping hook to the body misses from Todd. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Todd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Todd 's knee.
Todd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Todd takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Todd takes one to the side of the head.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Todd throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Todd.
Samusiovas 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Todd checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Todd's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Todd.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Todd manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas misses with a lunging right hand
and Todd counters with a nice low kick that buckles Samusiovas's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Todd counters with a nice uppercut.
Todd cracks Samusiovas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Todd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Todd feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Todd throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Todd finds it's way through Samusiovas's defenses. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Todd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Todd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Todd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Todd moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
and Samusiovas counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Samusiovas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Todd on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samusiovas lands a jab.
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Todd moved out of range.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Todd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Rockmeteller Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Todd is just out of range.
Todd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Todd throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Todd backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Todd throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Todd in the body.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Todd fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samusiovas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Todd moves into the clinch.
Todd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Todd struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Samusiovas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Todd presses Samusiovas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Todd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Todd has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
#T4#
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd lands a left hand.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Todd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Todd blocks it.
Todd misses with some punches.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Todd.
Todd misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Todd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rockmeteller Todd showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
Arunas Samusiovas is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
EVO 270: Traylor vs Alexander
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Atunes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas wants to slow Atunes down by chopping away at his legs.
Atunes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas.
A slapping body kick lands there for Atunes.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A leg kick checked by Samusiovas.
Atunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas 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.
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T1#
Atunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atunes sizes up Samusiovas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samusiovas defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas lands a jab.
Atunes throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas thinks about countering with a body kick.
Samusiovas walks into a stiff left hand from Atunes.
Atunes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Samusiovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Atunes scores with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas misses with a left hand
and Atunes counters with a nice body kick.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.#T2#
Samusiovas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a thumping low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Samusiovas as he connects with a hook.
Samusiovas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas misses with a hook.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Atunes throws a low kick but Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Atunes, right into the meat.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Jab by Atunes.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes lands a body shot.
Samusiovas thuds his right hand into Atunes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Atunes's knee momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Atunes.#T4#
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas lands a two punch combo.
Samusiovas with a nice cross.
Samusiovas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes.
Samusiovas scores with a push kick.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Atunes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Atunes throws a leg kick which misses Samusiovas's front leg but catches the back leg as Samusiovas tries to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Atunes moved out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Atunes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Samusiovas has got the better of the exchanges.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Atunes slips the punch.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Atunes tries to land a front kick but Samusiovas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Atunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Atunes with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Atunes down.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Atunes sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with a body kick. #T1#
Atunes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Samusiovas as he avoids it easily.
Atunes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Atunes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A big left from Atunes misses.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samusiovas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Atunes's ribcage but misses.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
#T2#
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A left and a right from Atunes both land. Nice combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Atunes is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Atunes.
Atunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.#T3#
Atunes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Atunes.
Samusiovas swinging wildly here.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a right hand that Samusiovas ducks under and follows up with a left that Samusiovas also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Atunes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick.
Atunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks Atunes in the body.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking body shot.
Atunes misses with a body kick.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
Samusiovas lands a jab to Atunes's midsection.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Atunes.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Atunes stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Atunes has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas lands a jab to the nose.
Atunes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes misses with a few strikes there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Atunes defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Atunes.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samusiovas checks it well.
Samusiovas needs to keep his hands up - Atunes had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atunes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
Samusiovas defending well as Atunes loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Samusiovas.
Atunes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes moves out of range as Samusiovas throws a body kick.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Samusiovas lands with an overhand left.
Atunes 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.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Atunes throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A solid leg kick lands there for Atunes.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Samusiovas catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Atunes moves his leg out of the way.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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!
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Atunes takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Atunes.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Atunes loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses its target.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atunes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Samusiovas circles away.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Atunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samusiovas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
In defeat, Arturo Atunes stepped up to the mic, saying 'Career is fucked now.
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Event:
EVO 267: Alvado vs Kersikov
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Shota sees coming a mile off.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shota.
Shota misses with a looping right.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Shota avoids it.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Shota is just out of range.
Shota tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Samusiovas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shota is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Samusiovas lands an overhand right.
Shota fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shota throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shota checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shota tries to bum rush Samusiovas with a series of wild strikes but Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.#T2#
Shota cracks Samusiovas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shota lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samusiovas at a distance.
Shota lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Shota saw that one coming.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shota.#CL#
Shota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Shota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota misses with some punches.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samusiovas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shota.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samusiovas.
#T3#
Samusiovas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shota blocking some punches.
Shota lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Samusiovas blocks the elbow strike.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shota's elbow.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas swings wildly with an uppercut but Shota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Samusiovas.
Shota swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Shota digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samusiovas lands a hook that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
A short right from Samusiovas on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samusiovas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Shota.
Samusiovas stalls.
Samusiovas takes an elbow to the temple.
Shota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
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 Adrian Shota will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shota.
Shota scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shota has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shota throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Shota throws a poor cross that misses
and Shota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Samusiovas's head backwards.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body
and Shota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adrian Shota is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Shota on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shota.
Shota moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Samusiovas blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shota throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shota scores with a shot to the body.
Shota looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks to throw the jab but Shota is out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Shota shrugs it off though.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas lands with an overhand left.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shota can pounce on him.
Shota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Shota was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Samusiovas.
Shota wants to clinch
and Samusiovas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shota throws a series of punches but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice straight punches there by Shota. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shota.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Shota throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shota misses with a left hand
and Samusiovas counters with a stiff right hand.
Shota cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.#T3#
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shota connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samusiovas momentarily.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot
and Shota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shota checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shota's head.
Shota throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Shota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
Shota misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shota lands a jab to the head.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas defending well as Shota loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Shota blocks it well.
Samusiovas lands a slapping body shot.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the body.
Shota connects with the punch.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shota's calf.
No joy there for Shota, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shota doesn't manage to clinch there - Samusiovas circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Samusiovas swings for the body but Shota moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas punishes Shota's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Shota moved away.
Shota was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Shota.
Samusiovas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Samusiovas tries to move into range but Shota moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas moves forwards but Shota connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samusiovas's head.#T1#
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Shota.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but Shota ducks down to avoid it.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there
and Shota counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shota misses with a combination
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shota swings away with a body shot that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Shota is out of range.
Shota throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Shota.
Samusiovas lands with a good body shot.
Shota slips under a jab.
Shota looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Shota wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
Samusiovas unleashes a big counter combination but Shota bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Shota blocks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Samusiovas, right into the meat.
#CL#
Shota moves into the clinch successfully.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Shota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
Shota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.
Shota tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shota counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shota counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shota drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shota. Shota obviously looking to wear him down.
Shota lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas is trying to counter with his kicks.
Shota throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Shota walks into a jab.
Shota jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shota just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Shota's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shota appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shota counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Shota misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shota takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Shota misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shota scores with a leg kick.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
letting Shota counter with a right hand.
Shota takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shota swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Shota off balance momentarily.
Shota tries to close the distance and clinch but Samusiovas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Samusiovas misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Shota.
Shota throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shota takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Shota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shota takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Shota throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Shota down with leg kicks.
Shota tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shota looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Shota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shota blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Shota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Samusiovas cracks Shota with a good jab.#T2#
Shota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shota.
Shota is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shota throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shota chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down.
Shota lands the left hand.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Shota checks it.#T3#
A big right from Shota misses.
Shota backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Shota misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Shota takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samusiovas! But no joy.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas scores with a punch to the head.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Shota acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Shota takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samusiovas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shota is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
Shota wants to clinch
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Shota.
Samusiovas feints a counter leg kick.
Shota closes the distance looking to clinch
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Shota throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Shota misses its intended target.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the side of Shota's head but Shota sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas scores with a jab.
Shota throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Shota moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
Shota connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shota misses with a jab to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a big head kick but Shota shrugs it off.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Samusiovas crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Shota - the referee stops the clock and Samusiovas gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Shota. Samusiovas manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shota.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shota.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Shota saw it coming and moves away.
Shota jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Shota is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shota lands with an overhand left.
A low kick from Shota misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Shota throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shota. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Shota throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shota throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Shota backing away here, and Samusiovas unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Shota's knee but Shota avoids it well.
Shota throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas throws a big counter head kick but Shota avoids it with no problem.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
Shota lands an overhand right.
Adrian Shota has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Shota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Shota was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shota wants to clinch.
Shota tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Samusiovas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shota misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Samusiovas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Shota tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Shota.
And Samusiovas responds with a good body kick, but Shota manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Shota.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Shota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shota moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Shota scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shota throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Shota with a body shot.
Samusiovas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shota.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Shota moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Shota misses its target.
Shota misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Shota pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Shota settles back down. #CL#
Shota pushes Samusiovas up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota misses with a body punch.
Shota tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Shota back against the cage.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Shota showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
In defeat, Adrian Shota stepped up to the mic, saying 'Even the best of us have much to learn. My pain is well earned. May all my enemies be so skilled as you.'.
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Event:
EVO 262: Luzhin vs Taisto
Date: Aug 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Shota tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shota tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL2#
Shota forces Samusiovas back against the cage and clinches.
Shota lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota misses with an elbow over the top.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Shota can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Samusiovas avoids the damage to the body.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samusiovas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've been informed that Shota has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shota lands a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Shota fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Samusiovas. #T1#
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Shota blocks it.
Shota letting Samusiovas take a breather here.
Shota with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shota lands a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shota scores a nice knee to the body.
Samusiovas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Samusiovas can't find room to land a body shot as Shota controls the action.
Samusiovas lands an uppercut.
Shota lands a nice uppercut.
Shota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas is trying to push Shota away but Shota has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samusiovas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
#T2#
Shota scores with a hook to the body.
Shota tries to land knees in the clinch but Samusiovas avoids the damage to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
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!
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota scores with a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas looking to throw knees to the head but Shota is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Shota.
Shota lands with a short shot to the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas.
Shota tries a knee to the head but Samusiovas blocks it.
Shota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shota lands a nice elbow.
Shota lands an elbow inside that Samusiovas shrugs off. #CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the side of Shota's head.
Knees to the body from Samusiovas.
Shota looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samusiovas tries to break the clinch but Shota is controlling the position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Samusiovas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Shota misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Shota.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Samusiovas takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shota prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Shota pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shota is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samusiovas is defending well for now.
Samusiovas lands with a right to the head.
Shota throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas is trying to force a seperation but Shota has the dominant position.
Samusiovas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Samusiovas blocks the elbow strike.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shota backwards.
Shota has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shota trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Shota dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Samusiovas swats away the attempt to clinch by Shota.
Shota feints and then cracks Samusiovas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Shota takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shota swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
A shot to the liver by Samusiovas. Beautiful body shot.
Shota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samusiovas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shota.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shota in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Samusiovas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shota counters with a nice uppercut.
Shota misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Shota lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adrian Shota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Samusiovas blocks a jab.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Shota ducked under it nicely.
Shota steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Samusiovas.
Shota misses the jab.
Samusiovas half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shota moves away.
Samusiovas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shota.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter head kick but Shota was just out of range.
Shota misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Shota closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samusiovas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas avoiding damage as Shota throws knees to the body.
#T2#
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas misses with a punch to the body.
Shota lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Arunas Samusiovas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shota blocks a body shot from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shota missing with knees to the body.
Shota blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Shota.
Shota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to work over Shota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas managing to block the knees to the body from Shota.
Adrian Shota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shota throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Shota as the two fighters clinch.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Shota lands a good knee to the midsection. Samusiovas won't want to take too many of those.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shota throws an elbow but misses.
Shota pushes Samusiovas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas pushes Shota back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shota just misses with a elbow thrown towards Samusiovas's brow.
Shota blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shota throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Shota comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arunas Samusiovas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Adrian Shota!
In his post fight interview, Adrian Shota started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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EVO 257: Veide vs Sammich
Date: Jul 21, 2016 |
#R1#
De Medici throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a lazy uppercut
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Medici slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Medici appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
De Medici dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Samusiovas swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Medici doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Medici connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Medici.
De Medici dodges the punch combination from Samusiovas.
#T1#
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas is looking to slow De Medici down with leg kicks.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
De Medici misses with a looping right.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
De Medici misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
De Medici moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Medici.
Nice body punch from Samusiovas. #T2#
A left lands for De Medici.
Samusiovas scores with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
De Medici dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
Samusiovas misses with a hook to the body
and De Medici counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
De Medici misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Medici throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and De Medici counters with a straight right hand.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
De Medici checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Medici.
De Medici moves out of range of the body kick.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas walks into a straight right hand from De Medici.#T4#
De Medici misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
De Medici is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Samusiovas thuds a left hand into De Medici's body.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Medici was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
De Medici pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici tries a low kick but Samusiovas avoids it.
Samusiovas misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Medici.
De Medici half committed to a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Medici manages to avoid it.
De Medici defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
De Medici cracks Samusiovas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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 Illumi De Medici will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
De Medici walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut.
De Medici is looking to slow Samusiovas down with leg kicks.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! De Medici crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Samusiovas - the referee stops the clock and De Medici gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Samusiovas. De Medici manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
De Medici just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from De Medici.
De Medici lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Samusiovas. That snapped De Medici's head back.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
De Medici takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but De Medici checks it well. #T1#
Samusiovas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Medici throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to De Medici's calf.
De Medici digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at De Medici's knee but De Medici avoids it well.
De Medici tried to counter with a leg kick but Samusiovas avoided it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici throws a big counter combination but Samusiovas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but De Medici checks it
and De Medici counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts. #T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas throws an overhand right that lands on De Medici's shoulder, as De Medici tries to avoid the shot.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samusiovas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Medici counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
De Medici moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a series of punches but De Medici moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Samusiovas.
A head kick from Samusiovas lands but De Medici takes it in his stride.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Samusiovas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Medici throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
De Medici has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T3#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from De Medici.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a good, hard body kick but Samusiovas shrugs it off.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas connects with the punch.
Samusiovas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Medici jabs at Samusiovas's body.
A cross from De Medici lands.
Jab, jab by Samusiovas - just one landing.
Samusiovas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Medici throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but De Medici moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Samusiovas.#T4#
Samusiovas tests De Medici's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici scores with the left hand. Samusiovas knows he should have avoided that one.
Samusiovas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
De Medici scores with a jab. Samusiovas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Medici.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
De Medici misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
That's time! De Medici's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
De Medici on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
De Medici throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from De Medici with a body shot.
De Medici blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from De Medici misses the target.
De Medici drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Medici blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas fakes the leg kick and cracks De Medici in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Medici moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
De Medici throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but De Medici moved away.#T1#
Samusiovas throws a right hand that misses
and De Medici counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
De Medici tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
A jab from De Medici misses.
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on De Medici if he has to take too many more of those.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas jabs De Medici to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses De Medici's sensitive parts.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
De Medici scores with a jab.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from De Medici there as he acknowledges the shot.
De Medici will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Medici tries to clinch up.
Samusiovas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
De Medici fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
De Medici looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Medici. That did some damage!
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
De Medici loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
De Medici cracks Samusiovas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but De Medici is just out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Samusiovas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
De Medici punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
De Medici checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Medici is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from De Medici on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from De Medici does it's job there.#T4#
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but De Medici saw that one coming.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
De Medici ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
De Medici scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Medici connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas wants to slow De Medici down by chopping away at his legs.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Medici.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
and De Medici counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arunas Samusiovas just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
De Medici was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
De Medici thinks about countering with a body kick.
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but De Medici moved out of range.
De Medici throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Medici.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Samusiovas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a lazy head kick
and De Medici counters with a thumping low kick.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as De Medici lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samusiovas doesn't seem phased though.
De Medici slips a jab and a cross from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Medici throws a quick counter kick to the body but Samusiovas avoids it.
De Medici dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. De Medici saw that one coming.
De Medici bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but De Medici slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas thumps De Medici with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Samusiovas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samusiovas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from De Medici.#T2#
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Medici shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas throws an off balance right hand
and De Medici makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
De Medici steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Medici throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Medici scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Samusiovas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#
Samusiovas is rocked!
A low kick from Samusiovas misses
letting De Medici counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas is still on wobbly legs! Can De Medici finish him?
De Medici staying out of range there.
De Medici avoids a kick to the body.
De Medici is looking to counter punch.
Samusiovas seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a leg kick
enabling De Medici to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from De Medici.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
De Medici displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Samusiovas throws a jab when De Medici was well out of range.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Medici.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - De Medici coming out on top.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Medici 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 Samusiovas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Samusiovas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Samusiovas feints a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws a body punch but De Medici moves out of range.
De Medici's jab looks to have found its range, popping Samusiovas under the eye.
De Medici scores with a hook to the body. Samusiovas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samusiovas throws a looping overhand right but De Medici ducks down to avoid it.
De Medici will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illumi De Medici had his way with Arunas Samusiovas in that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas punishes De Medici's body with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Medici goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Medici.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Medici takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A lazy left from Samusiovas finds it's target.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. De Medici was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas throws a poor cross that misses
and De Medici counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
De Medici uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
De Medici appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Samusiovas slips a jab from De Medici.
De Medici takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Samusiovas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and De Medici counters with a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by De Medici.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Medici's head backwards.
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
De Medici throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a hook
and De Medici counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but De Medici uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
De Medici avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
De Medici misses with a straight left.
De Medici walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from De Medici.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Medici keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
De Medici swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Medici moves away.
Samusiovas tries to bum rush De Medici with a series of wild strikes but De Medici uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
A left lands for Samusiovas.
De Medici throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas digs a good hook to De Medici's body.
Samusiovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Medici fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Samusiovas.
Nice uppercut lands for De Medici. That snapped Samusiovas's head back.
De Medici scores with a decent looking hook.
De Medici lands a right hook to the body.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but De Medici steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like De Medici wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Medici lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick as De Medici jumps back.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Medici throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Medici throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a right hand
and De Medici counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Medici cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from De Medici misses.
Samusiovas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arunas Samusiovas.
Well Samusiovas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:49
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
In defeat, Illumi De Medici stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ah fucking hell man.'.
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Event:
EVO 253: SummerSlam
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Tolonen lands the left hand.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Tolonen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tolonen swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas tries to bum rush Tolonen with a series of wild strikes but Tolonen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas misses with an uppercut. Tolonen saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Samusiovas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Samusiovas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tolonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Tolonen stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
Tolonen throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and moves out of range.
Samusiovas wants to slow Tolonen down by chopping away at his legs.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Tolonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tolonen counters with a good low kick that Samusiovas was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tolonen.
Tolonen moves forwards but Samusiovas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Samusiovas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tolonen throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas. #T2#
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen cracks Samusiovas with a good jab.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tolonen.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen looks to land a combination. Samusiovas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tolonen connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC2#
Samusiovas is rocked!#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.
Samusiovas slips a jab and a cross from Tolonen.
Oh Samusiovas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tolonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas seems to have got his legs back now.
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Tolonen seems unphased.
#T3#
Good leg kick by Tolonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A leg kick checked by Tolonen.
Tolonen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a solid body kick.
Samusiovas lands with a slapping head kick.
Tolonen needs to keep his hands up - Samusiovas had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Tolonen.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolonen momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Samusiovas.
Tolonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Samusiovas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolonen momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen checks a leg kick. #T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Samusiovas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tolonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samusiovas defends it well.
Tolonen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samusiovas.
It seemed like Tolonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Samusiovas checks a low kick from Tolonen.
Tolonen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Samusiovas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tolonen feints a counter leg kick.
Tolonen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination but Tolonen avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolonen.
Samusiovas slips a straight right by Tolonen.
A little feinted left hand from Samusiovas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Samusiovas jabs Tolonen right on the nose. Tolonen blinks but takes it well.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tolonen's sensitive parts.
Tolonen motions for Samusiovas to come forward. Tolonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samusiovas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tolonen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas works over Tolonen's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Tolonen blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Tolonen misses with a hook
and Samusiovas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Samusiovas. That's going to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Tolonen might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Samusiovas has got the better of the exchanges.
Samusiovas cracks a nice hook into Tolonen's ribs.
Tolonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
A little jabbing left from Tolonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samusiovas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Samusiovas misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas scores with a sloppy right hand. Tolonen should have avoided that one.
Tolonen missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Tolonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tolonen throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Tolonen saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen scores with a jab to the head.
Samusiovas throws a shot to the body.
Samusiovas's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body punch.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Samusiovas jabs Tolonen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
As Tolonen backs away, Samusiovas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen lands a jab to Samusiovas's midsection.
Tolonen misses with a low kick as Samusiovas jumps back.
Samusiovas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Tolonen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tolonen moves in looking to clinch but Samusiovas pushes him off.
Samusiovas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tolonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tolonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tolonen can do to turn this around?
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Tolonen's head back.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Samusiovas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Tolonen does it's job there.
Samusiovas lands with a nice body kick.
Tolonen 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.
Samusiovas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tolonen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas scores with a decent looking hook.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Tolonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Tolonen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tolonen feints the counter takedown.
Tolonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tolonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tolonen moves out of range of the leg kick from Samusiovas.
And Tolonen responds with a good body kick, but Samusiovas manages to step out the way in time.
Samusiovas tries to land a body kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Tolonen seems unphased.
Tolonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tolonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Tolonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Tolonen misses with a looping right.
Tolonen scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas throws the kick towards the body but Tolonen avoids it.
A big right from Tolonen misses.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Samusiovas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Tolonen scores with a nice head shot.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Samusiovas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tolonen misses with a leg kick.
Samusiovas scores with a hook.
Tolonen lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas throws a shot from downtown. Tolonen moves away and avoids it.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas 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.
Samusiovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Tolonen is looking to chop away at Samusiovas's legs.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
Samusiovas misses with a wild body shot.
Tolonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick by Samusiovas misses
and Tolonen counters with an outside leg kick.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Tolonen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tolonen, right into the meat.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Tolonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samusiovas looking to control.
#SUB2#
Tolonen drops back looking for a leg! Samusiovas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samusiovas manages to kick Tolonen off! Tolonen jumps back into Samusiovas's guard.
Tolonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samusiovas pulls Tolonen in to control the position. #T4#
Samusiovas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolonen throwing strikes but missing.
Samusiovas is adopting a defensive guard.
Tolonen scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Samusiovas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samusiovas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Amisviiksi Tolonen just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Tolonen throws a shot to the body.
Tolonen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tolonen lands a right hook to the body.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Tolonen throws a hook but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas looks to land a left hand but Tolonen moved out of range nicely.
Tolonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Samusiovas steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Samusiovas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tolonen on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Tolonen checks it
and Tolonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tolonen misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tolonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samusiovas's calf.
Tolonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Samusiovas blocks the leg kick.
Tolonen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Tolonen throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Tolonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tolonen misses with a straight left.
Tolonen dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!#T2#
Tolonen throws a jab when Samusiovas was well out of range.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Samusiovas.
Tolonen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut there from Tolonen.
Tolonen misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tolonen will feel that in the morning.
Tolonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Tolonen saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tolonen's head.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.#T3#
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tolonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tolonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Samusiovas - that will leave a mark!
Tolonen thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Tolonen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Samusiovas!
Tolonen misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tolonen trying to control the position but Samusiovas is working away. #SUB2#
Tolonen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tolonen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolonen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tolonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Samusiovas controls the position for a moment.
Tolonen has knee on belly momentarily but Samusiovas bucks him off and regains half guard.
Tolonen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Amisviiksi Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Samusiovas looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Tolonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas cracks the inside of Tolonen's front leg.
Tolonen cracks Samusiovas with an open hand slap.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Tolonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tolonen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samusiovas tries to score with a low kick but Tolonen moves his leg out of the way.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Tolonen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Tolonen misses with an uppercut. Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Tolonen blocks the body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas connects with a nice looking jab.
Tolonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Tolonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Tolonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas cracks Tolonen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tolonen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas tries to work over Tolonen's front leg with a kick but Tolonen checks it.
Tolonen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Tolonen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Tolonen is just out of range.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Tolonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Samusiovas off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tolonen can pounce on him.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Samusiovas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tolonen throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tolonen connects with a solid leg kick.
Samusiovas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Samusiovas throws a good cross that connects.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Tolonen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas swings widly with a right hand
and Tolonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Tolonen's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tolonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Tolonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tolonen throws a hook but Samusiovas avoids it easily.#T4#
Samusiovas lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolonen off the cage and back into range.
Nice cross by Samusiovas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tolonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tolonen 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.
Tolonen throws a lazy right hand but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas keeps Tolonen at a distance using the push kick.
Tolonen tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Tolonen throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Samusiovas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samusiovas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
EVO 249: Hess vs Maldini
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taneli Hauki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hauki attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hauki's calf.
The fight stays on the outside here - Samusiovas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Samusiovas takes the fight into the clinch.
Hauki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Hauki misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hauki.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Hauki - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Samusiovas has a couple of punches blocked by Hauki.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki takes a shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Hauki.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
#T1#
Hauki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samusiovas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Samusiovas fails to land.
Hauki blocking some punches.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch but Hauki keeps him there for the moment.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samusiovas takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas tries to work over Hauki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hauki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hauki lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Samusiovas struggles to land a body shot inside as Hauki controls his hands.
Hauki tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
#BC#
Samusiovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Hauki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Hauki.
Hauki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Hauki misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Hauki's head.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hauki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samusiovas looks to throw the jab but Hauki is out of range.
Hauki moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Hauki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hauki.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hauki.
Hauki cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Hauki misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hauki.
Samusiovas throws a hook but Hauki blocks it.
Hauki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Hauki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
Hauki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hauki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hauki throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
Hauki loads up on a big right hand but Samusiovas slips the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hauki.
Hauki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Hauki's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas moves in looking to clinch but Hauki pushes him off.
A good leg kick by Hauki.
Samusiovas with a jab.
Samusiovas thows a leg kick but Hauki checks it
and Samusiovas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Hauki semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hauki cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hauki.
#T4#
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
Samusiovas defending well as Hauki loads up on a big left hand.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Hauki.
Samusiovas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hauki avoids it.
Hauki moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.#CL2#
Hauki gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Hauki takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hauki.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Hauki sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Haukis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hauki throws a leg kick which misses Samusiovas's front leg but catches the back leg as Samusiovas tries to avoid it.
Hauki slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas dodges the punch combination from Hauki.
Samusiovas throws the left hand but Hauki avoids the punch easily.
Hauki works Samusiovas's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Taneli Hauki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Samusiovas moves into range and clinches up with Hauki.
Hauki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taneli Hauki seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas misses with a knee to the head.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hauki.
Hauki lands a body shot.
Hauki scores with a hook to the body.
Hauki digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Hauki.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hauki lands with a right to the head.
Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samusiovas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hauki is working Samusiovas over against the cage.
Hauki lands with a light punch inside.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Hauki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Hauki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Hauki on the inside. #T1#
Hauki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Hauki lands a right hand.
Hauki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hauki misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hauki is trying to drag Samusiovas to the mat but Samusiovas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Samusiovas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samusiovas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hauki blocking some punches.
Hauki throws a head punch that misses.
Hauki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Samusiovas's elbow.
Hauki lands a shot to the body.
Samusiovas tries to throw a body punch but Hauki avoids it by throwing Samusiovas back against the cage.
Samusiovas taking a breather. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Hauki fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hauki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Hauki.
Hauki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas trying to stall but Hauki improves his position.
Hauki digs a right hand underneath Samusiovas's ribcage. Samusiovas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hauki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hauki.
Hauki lands a left hand.
Hauki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Hauki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hauki.
Hauki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Hauki on the inside.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Hauki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Hauki working aggressively here.
Hauki softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Samusiovas gets underhooks to prevent Hauki's takedown attempt.
Hauki can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
A short uppercut from Samusiovas.
Hauki misses with a punch on the inside.
Hauki misses with the head strike.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hauki struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Hauki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hauki.
Hauki can't get the takedown.
Arunas Samusiovas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taneli Hauki.
Good body shot from Hauki.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hauki lands a left hand.
A short left from Samusiovas.
Good body shot from Samusiovas.
Hauki tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Hauki back against the cage. #T4#
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas taking a breather.
Hauki lands a shoulder strike.
Hauki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hauki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hauki as Samusiovas tries to tie him up.
Hauki on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hauki fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Hauki pulls guard.
Hauki trying to control the position.
Samusiovas trying to control but Hauki is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taneli Hauki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas'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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Hauki lands with a kick to the temple. Samusiovas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL2#
Hauki clinches.
Hauki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas is trying to push Hauki away but Hauki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hauki lands with a light punch inside.
Hauki blocking some punches.
#BC#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
Hauki lands a big head kick that sends Samusiovas to the canvas! Hauki follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taneli Hauki!
After winning the bout, Taneli Hauki thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Hunt misses with a few strikes there.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas lands with an overhand left.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt lands a nice looking kick to the body. Samusiovas takes a step back to recover.
Hunt is looking to clinch but Samusiovas is avoiding it.
Samusiovas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunt lands with a good body shot.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Samusiovas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Hunt.
The crowd cheers as Samusiovas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Hunt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Samusiovas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hunt under the eye.
Hunt lands with a nice body kick.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Beam in the buildup to the fight.
Samusiovas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hunt.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Hunt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samusiovas defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Samusiovas to counter with a crisp jab.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
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!
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Hunt shakes it off.
Hunt takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
Hunt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hunt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Hunt.
Samusiovas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hunt takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Hunt semi-blocks.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunt.
Hunt throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.#T4#
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!
Hunt keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Samusiovas's head.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Samusiovas.
Hunt throws a jab but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas with a nice cross.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Samusiovas throws a hook but Hunt blocks it.
A low kick from Hunt misses
letting Samusiovas counter with a right hand.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slapping body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt looks to land a body kick but Samusiovas moved away.
Samusiovas tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Samusiovas.
Hunt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Samusiovas. That snapped Hunt's head back.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Hunt misses. #T1#
Samusiovas slips under a jab from Hunt.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Samusiovas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Samusiovas checks it well.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas is looking to counter punch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hunt in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hunt.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
Samusiovas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Samusiovas 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 Hunt has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunt and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Samusiovas clinches up against the cage.
Samusiovas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hunt's efforts to push away.
Samusiovas throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage. #BC#
Samusiovas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samusiovas thuds a left hand into Hunt's body.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Samusiovas avoids the body shot from Hunt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Samusiovas.
Good work by Samusiovas as he checks the leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws a good cross that connects.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses
and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Samusiovas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.#T4#
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hunt scores with a jab. Samusiovas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Hunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Samusiovas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hunt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samusiovas throws the left hand but Hunt avoids the punch easily.
Hunt cracks Samusiovas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samusiovas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samusiovas blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Phol Hunt will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
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.
#R3#
Hunt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Hunt.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Samusiovas has time to react.
Samusiovas scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Hunt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samusiovas throws out the jab.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunt's sensitive parts.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
Arunas Samusiovas's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Hunt forces Samusiovas back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Samusiovas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt trying to stall but Samusiovas improves his position.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Hunt using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samusiovas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee calls for Hunt to work.
Samusiovas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL#
Samusiovas takes the fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt takes a shot to the head.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Samusiovas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
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 cross from Samusiovas lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Samusiovas.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samusiovas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt jabs Samusiovas right on the nose. Samusiovas blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Samusiovas moves into the clinch.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas lands a left hand.
Samusiovas lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is trying to push Samusiovas away but Samusiovas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
#T4#
Hunt is leaning against Samusiovas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Samusiovas tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Samusiovas back against the cage.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Hunt - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hunt stalls.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Phol Hunt just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Hunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt lands with a nice body punch.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Hunt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt scores with a jab to the body.
Samusiovas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunt takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.#T1#
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Samusiovas thumps Hunt with a low kick.
Hunt pushes Samusiovas away with a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Hunt pivots, looking for a leg kick but Samusiovas is out of range and Hunt settles back down.
Hunt throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Hunt looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Hunt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samusiovas's calf.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt moves out of range as Samusiovas strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T2#
Crunch! Hunt slams his shin into Samusiovas's torso.
Hunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Samusiovas.
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!
Samusiovas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Samusiovas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Samusiovas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Samusiovas moved out of range.
Hunt thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas throws a lazy right hand but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Samusiovas lands with an uppercut that bounces Hunt off the cage and back into range.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Samusiovas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Samusiovas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Hunt lands a nice hook to Samusiovas's body. Samusiovas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunt is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4##CL2#
Hunt clinches.
Samusiovas cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Hunt looking to stall.
Hunt trying to control the position but instead, Samusiovas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hunt into the cage.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arunas Samusiovas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Samusiovas gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas is stalling here.
Samusiovas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas'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!
#R5#
Nice body kick there by Hunt.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hunt.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hunt misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
Samusiovas cracks Hunt with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hunt counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.#T1#
Hunt delivers a nice body kick.
A big left from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Samusiovas slips under a jab.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas avoids a kick to the body.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Samusiovas.
Hunt wants to clinch.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Hunt misses with a leg kick.
Arunas Samusiovas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hunt lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Samusiovas throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hunt backwards. #BC#
Samusiovas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Samusiovas. Samusiovas obviously looking to wear him down.
Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samusiovas throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Samusiovas.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.#T3#
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Hunt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
A low kick from Samusiovas is predictable there #CL2#
and Hunt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt cracks Samusiovas with a nice body shot.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt blocks a body shot from Samusiovas. #BC2#
Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Hunt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hunt down.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Hunt saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.#T4#
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Samusiovas with an uppercut!
Hunt wants to clinch up but Samusiovas keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Samusiovas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samusiovas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunt there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Samusiovas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt walks into a jab.
Hunt cracks the inside of Samusiovas's front leg.
Hunt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Samusiovas. That did some damage!
Samusiovas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Phol Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hunt 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:47
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Phol Hunt!
Phol Hunt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
EVO 242: Tallon vs Tsoi
Date: May 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Atunes cracks Samusiovas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Atunes throws a shot from downtown. Samusiovas moves away and avoids it.
Atunes thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick.
Atunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Atunes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Atunes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a good, hard body kick but Atunes shrugs it off.
Samusiovas cracks Atunes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Atunes tries to land a leg kick but Samusiovas saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atunes.
Atunes throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range. #T1#
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes is looking to counter punch.
Atunes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Samusiovas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Atunes misses with a hook
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
Atunes tests Samusiovas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Atunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Samusiovas lands with a cross.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas looks to land a combination. Atunes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas tries to work over Atunes's front leg with a kick but Atunes checks it.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes.
Samusiovas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samusiovas tries to land a leg kick but Atunes saw it coming and moves away.
Atunes tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Atunes slips a jab and a cross from Samusiovas.
#T2#
Samusiovas connects with a jab.
Samusiovas misses with a shot to the body
and Atunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Atunes misses its intended target.
Atunes swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Atunes 's knee.
Atunes checks a leg kick.
Atunes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Samusiovas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Atunes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Samusiovas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Samusiovas scores with a hook.
Atunes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Atunes.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Atunes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Samusiovas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas scores with a nice body kick.
Atunes slips under a jab.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Atunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Samusiovas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Atunes.
Atunes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Atunes misses the target.
A shot to the body from Samusiovas misses
and Atunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
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!
Samusiovas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Atunes throws out the jab.
Atunes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a front kick that sends Atunes stumbling back into the cage.
Samusiovas wants to clinch.
Atunes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Samusiovas scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Atunes missing with a left hand there. Samusiovas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atunes.
Atunes defending well as Samusiovas loads up on a big left hand.
Atunes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Atunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Atunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Samusiovas misses with a hook. Atunes ducked under it nicely.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Atunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samusiovas.
Atunes throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas counters with an outside leg kick.
Atunes digs a good hook to Samusiovas's body.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Atunes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samusiovas stuns Atunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Atunes. Samusiovas shrugs it off though.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Samusiovas. That one must have hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samusiovas jabs at Atunes's body.#T1#
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice shot by Atunes.
Atunes has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Samusiovas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes throws a jab when Samusiovas was well out of range.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Atunes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Atunes tries to move into range but Samusiovas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that half lands.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Atunes moves out of range.
Atunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samusiovas counters with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Atunes's knee but Atunes avoids it well.
Atunes misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Samusiovas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Atunes's sensitive parts.
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!
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samusiovas's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Samusiovas misses the target.
Atunes throwing a counter right hand but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Atunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Atunes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Atunes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Samusiovas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Atunes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Atunes ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atunes looks for the body kick but Samusiovas saw that one coming.
Samusiovas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Atunes.
A nice side step and Samusiovas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the body kick from Atunes.
A jab from Atunes does it's job there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Atunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samusiovas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atunes throws a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Samusiovas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Atunes takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Atunes's head.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Atunes.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes. Atunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Atunes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Atunes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Samusiovas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Atunes really felt that one!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
An inside leg kick from Atunes misses.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Atunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samusiovas's hands.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Atunes's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Samusiovas.
Atunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that Atunes semi-blocks.
Atunes thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Atunes can pounce on him.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samusiovas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Samusiovas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samusiovas.#CL2#
Samusiovas drives through and clinches with Atunes against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Samusiovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Atunes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Atunes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Atunes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Atunes.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Atunes.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Samusiovas looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Samusiovas lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samusiovas throws a sloppy head kick and Atunes moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Atunes.
Atunes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atunes if he has to take too many more of those.
Samusiovas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Atunes.#T1#
Samusiovas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atunes moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Atunes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Atunes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atunes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samusiovas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Atunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Atunes thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samusiovas. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samusiovas tests Atunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arturo Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas lands a right hook to the body.
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Atunes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes drops his hands momentarily and Samusiovas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Atunes fires out a quick counter leg kick but Samusiovas just manages to avoid it.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Samusiovas catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas throws a solid leg kick but Atunes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Atunes throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Samusiovas slips a jab from Atunes.
Samusiovas digs a good body shot into Atunes's ribs.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Atunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Samusiovas lands a glancing blow to the side of Atunes's head.
Atunes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samusiovas misses with a wild combination.
Atunes throws a big shot that misses.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Atunes shakes it off.
Atunes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Samusiovas cracks the inside of Atunes's front leg.
A leg kick checked by Atunes.
Decent striking displayed by Samusiovas there.
Good work by Atunes as he checks the leg kick.
Atunes swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Atunes needs to keep his hands up - Samusiovas had a free shot at his head there.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Atunes.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Atunes's leg. Atunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Atunes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Atunes throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samusiovas with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Samusiovas on the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Atunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Samusiovas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Atunes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samusiovas scores with a nice head shot.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Atunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes lands a nice leg kick that just misses Samusiovas's sensitive parts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Samusiovas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
Arturo Atunes was interviewed post fight and said 'Career is fucked now.
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Event:
EVO 239: Seia vs Deck
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Samusiovas moves out of range as Tolonen throws a body kick.
Samusiovas connects with a crisp jab.
Tolonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas defending well as Tolonen loads up on a big left hand.
Tolonen throws out a loose jab but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samusiovas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Samusiovas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Tolonen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas wants to land a leg kick but Tolonen is out of range.
Tolonen slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen misses with an uppercut.
Tolonen walks into a straight right hand from Samusiovas.#CL#
Samusiovas tries to keep at a distance but Tolonen has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Samusiovas breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas loads up on a big right hand but Tolonen slips the punch.#T1#
Tolonen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Samusiovas. Tolonen shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tolonen. That's going to slow Samusiovas down.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Tolonen off balance momentarily.
Tolonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Samusiovas closes the distance and clinches.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Tolonen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Samusiovas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#ES2#
Samusiovas is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Tolonen moves to clinch but Samusiovas breaks away
and Samusiovas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Samusiovas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.#T2#
Tolonen thuds his shin into the meat of Samusiovas's side.
Tolonen avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samusiovas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tolonen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Samusiovas lands a nice shot to the body.
Samusiovas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tolonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas stuns Tolonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tolonen catches Samusiovas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas throws a low kick, looking for Tolonen's leg but Tolonen calmly moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
#TD#
Tolonen dives in and scores a takedown into Samusiovas's guard.#ES2#
Samusiovas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Samusiovas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samusiovas digs a right hand into Tolonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tolonen's gas tank. #T3#
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Amisviiksi Tolonen has been cut.
Samusiovas throws an elbow but it misses.
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas lands a nice uppercut.
Samusiovas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Samusiovas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tolonen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samusiovas.
Tolonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Tolonen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolonen prevents a body shot from Samusiovas.
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that 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.
#R2#
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Tolonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tolonen down.
Tolonen tries to work over Samusiovas's front leg with a kick but Samusiovas checks it.
Samusiovas lands with a shot to the body.
Samusiovas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tolonen.
Samusiovas ducks under a wild hook from Tolonen.
Tolonen throws a body punch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Tolonen throws out a leg kick but Samusiovas moves out of range and Tolonen only half commits.
Tolonen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tolonen's knee momentarily.
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!
Samusiovas lands a nice shot that snaps Tolonen's head back.
Tolonen lands a nice shot that snaps Samusiovas's head back.
#T1#
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Tolonen shakes it off.
Tolonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Samusiovas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Tolonen counter with a right hand.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot.
Tolonen tried to counter with a leg kick but Samusiovas avoided it.
Tolonen throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Samusiovas misses with the body kick
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Tolonen sees coming a mile off.
Tolonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Samusiovas doesn't seem bothered though.
Tolonen throws a leg kick
and Samusiovas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tolonen really felt that one!
Samusiovas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tolonen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Samusiovas thinking.
Tolonen ducks right into an uppercut from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tolonen. Tolonen obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Tolonen lunges at Samusiovas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samusiovas's hand.
Tolonen moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Tolonen thumps Samusiovas with a low kick.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Tolonen clinches up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
Samusiovas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samusiovas.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Tolonen prevents Samusiovas from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land. #T3#
Samusiovas tries a body shot but Tolonen blocks it.
Samusiovas misses with a body punch.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Tolonen lands with a right to the head.
Samusiovas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tolonen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Samusiovas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samusiovas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen is working for takedown but Samusiovas is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Tolonen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Samusiovass head.
Samusiovas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samusiovas stalling in the clinch but Tolonen improves position.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tolonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Tolonen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen tries to throw a body punch but Samusiovas avoids it by throwing Tolonen back against the cage.
Samusiovas can't find room to land a body shot as Tolonen controls the action.
Tolonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Tolonen tries for a takedown but Samusiovas manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arunas Samusiovas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Samusiovas throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Tolonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tolonen takes a swing at Samusiovas's ribcage but misses.
Samusiovas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tolonen scores with a nice right hand.
Tolonen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a low kick, right behind Tolonen 's knee.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tolonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tolonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tolonen checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Samusiovas!
Samusiovas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolonen. #T1#
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tolonen - that will leave a mark!
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tolonen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Tolonen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tolonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tolonen lands with a light punch inside.
Tolonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samusiovas prevents a body shot from Tolonen.
Samusiovas pushes Tolonen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Samusiovas working aggressively here.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Samusiovas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amisviiksi Tolonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A short right from Samusiovas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tolonen blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas blocks a body shot from Tolonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tolonen.
Tolonen will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tolonen struggles to land a body shot inside as Samusiovas controls his hands.
Tolonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen scores with a hook to the body.
Samusiovas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolonen backwards.
Tolonen working aggressively here.
#T3#
Tolonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Tolonen fails to land.
Samusiovas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Tolonen lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Tolonen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Tolonen tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Tolonen misses with a punch to the body.
Tolonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Tolonen - that landed with a thud.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tolonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Samusiovas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tolonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Amisviiksi Tolonen.
I think Samusiovas 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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Event:
EVO 235: Tires vs McColgan 2
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Maellard throws a head kick that Samusiovas semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Samusiovas cracks Maellard with a good jab.
Maellard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Maellard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maellard! But no joy.
Samusiovas 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.
Maellard thuds his right hand into Samusiovas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maellard tries to land a leg kick but Samusiovas saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
Samusiovas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Maellard digs a good hook to Samusiovas's body.
Maellard throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Samusiovas.
A clash of legs there as Samusiovas blocks the low kick.
Samusiovas connects with a solid leg kick.
Maellard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Samusiovas blocks a head kick by Maellard.
Maellard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas throws a right hand that Maellard ducks under and follows up with a left that Maellard also avoids with ease.
Maellard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Maellard misses.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Maellard's hands.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maellard manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Maellard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Samusiovas is looking to score with low kicks.
Maellard avoids the body shot from Samusiovas.
Maellard wants to counter the offense by Samusiovas and move into the clinch position.
Samusiovas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maellard's calf.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Maellard's front leg but catches the back leg as Maellard tries to avoid it.
Maellard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking body shot.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maellard can pounce on him.
Maellard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maellard takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Maellard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Samusiovas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a combination that misses
and Maellard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samusiovas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Samusiovas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Maellard ducks under a wild hook from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maellard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samusiovas connects with a solid leg kick.
Samusiovas swings for the body but Maellard moves out of range.
#T3#
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maellard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maellard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Maellard lands a leg kick that knocks Samusiovas off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas throws a jab when Maellard was well out of range.
Samusiovas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maellard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Samusiovas can pounce on him.
Maellard walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas cracks the inside of Maellard's front leg.
Maellard throws a sloppy body shot
and Samusiovas counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maellard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maellard cracks a nice hook into Samusiovas's ribs.
Samusiovas connects with a jab.#T4#
Samusiovas misses with a straight left.
Samusiovas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Maellard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Maellard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Samusiovas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maellard punishes Samusiovas's body with a nice straight punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maellard checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas scoring well with a low kick there.
Samusiovas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maellard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maellard tries to move into range but Samusiovas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Maellard stuns Samusiovas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samusiovas lands a really nice looking cross but Maellard seems unphased.
Maellard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Nice defenses there by Samusiovas.
Maellard scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Samusiovas. Those never looked like landing.
Maellard throws a sloppy head kick and Samusiovas moves out of range easily.
Maellard misses with a hook. Samusiovas ducked under it nicely.
Maellard misses with a kick to the body.
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Maellard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Maellard walks into a left hand.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Maellard moves out of range.
Samusiovas tries a head kick but it misses.
Maellard 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.
Maellard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Maellard checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maellard tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas throws a chopping leg kick but Maellard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maellard might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Samusiovas has got the better of the exchanges.
Samusiovas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Maellard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maellard throws a head kick but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maellard can do to turn this around?
Samusiovas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Maellard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Maellard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samusiovas manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. Maellard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maellard is looking to chop away at Samusiovas's legs.
Maellard misses the shot to the body.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Maellard manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick
and Maellard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard lands a nice shot to the body.
Samusiovas lands a nice hook to Maellard's body. Maellard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Samusiovas catches Maellard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maellard if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maellard looks to land a left hand but Samusiovas moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Maellard throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maellard.
Maellard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Samusiovas scores with a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a hook to the side of Maellard's head but Maellard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samusiovas slips a straight right by Maellard.
Maellard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maellard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick which misses Maellard's front leg but catches the back leg as Maellard tries to avoid it.
Samusiovas lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2#
Maellard clinches. #BC#
Samusiovas breaks the clinch.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Maellard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That kick from Samusiovas tenderised Maellard's leg. Maellard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Samusiovas throws out a powerful jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Maellard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Maellard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Maellard throws a shot to the body.
#T3#
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Maellard throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick that stops Maellard in his tracks momentarily.
Maellard is breathing heavily.
Maellard swings for the body but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas feints and then cracks Maellard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maellard down.
Maellard throws a head kick that misses
and Maellard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samusiovas catches Maellard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maellard has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Maellard misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas scores with a decent looking hook.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Maellard connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samusiovas with a hook.
Maellard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samusiovas blocks a low kick nicely.
Samusiovas cracks Maellard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the strikes.
Samusiovas cracks Maellard with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Maellard misses its intended target.
Samusiovas throws a big counter combination but Maellard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maellard moves out of range of the body kick from Samusiovas.
Maellard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samusiovas pushes Maellard away with a front kick.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arunas Samusiovas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arunas Samusiovas'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!
#R3#
Maellard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samusiovas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Maellard.
Samusiovas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maellard tries to clinch but Samusiovas is having none of it.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick that misses.
Samusiovas lands with a right hand.
Maellard checks a leg kick nicely.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Maellard counters with a straight right hand.
Maellard swings widly with a right hand
and Samusiovas counters with a left to the body.
Maellard takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maellard is looking to chop away at Samusiovas's legs.
Maellard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Samusiovas misses the shot to the body.
Maellard tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samusiovas throws a low kick but Maellard moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
A lazy body kick from Samusiovas
and Maellard finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Samusiovas lands a lovely overhand right.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Maellard wants to counter the offense by Samusiovas and move into the clinch position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Maellard counters by moving into the clinch.
Maellard misses with a body punch.
Maellard tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas blocking some punches.
Maellard has a couple of punches blocked by Samusiovas.
Maellard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samusiovas backwards.
Samusiovas misses with the head strike.
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Maellard throws a head punch that misses.
Maellard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Maellard fails to land.
Maellard tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
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!
Maellard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maellard tries a body shot but Samusiovas blocks it.
Samusiovas cracks Maellard with a nice body shot.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
Samusiovas lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
Maellard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Maellard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samusiovas scores with a shot to the side of Maellard's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maellard.
Pops Maellard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maellard misses with a punch to the body.
Maellard can't find room to land a body shot as Samusiovas controls the action.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
You can see that Maellard has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Samusiovas blocks an uppercut.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samusiovas throws a punch but it's blocked by Maellard.
Maellard tries to work over Samusiovas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Samusiovas fails to land. #T4#
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maellard is pushing Samusiovas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maellard.
Samusiovas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pops Maellard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maellard misses with some punches.
Maellard misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Samusiovas manages to break the clinch.
Samusiovas throws a body punch but Maellard moves out of range.
Samusiovas backing away here, and Maellard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Maellard down with leg kicks.
Maellard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samusiovas connects with a right hand. Maellard shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arunas Samusiovas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Samusiovas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
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