PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raise Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hell has chosen Rather Unique - AZ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samusiovas
vs
Hell

187 cm
26
194 lbs
17 - 1 - 1

183 cm
26
189 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
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Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raise Hell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell circles away from the clinch attempt

so Hell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Samusiovas working a defensive guard here.
Hell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Samusiovas is pulling down on Hell's head to control his posture.
Hell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hell throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hell.
Hell stays in close to Samusiovas's body and controls the position.
Samusiovas keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell postures up and lands a big shot to Samusiovas's brow.
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.
Hell won't allow Samusiovas to sweep him here.
Samusiovas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samusiovas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samusiovas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Samusiovas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hell scores with a jab. Samusiovas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samusiovas fails to land with a series of punches.
Hell thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Samusiovas.

Hell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hell tries to break the clinch but Samusiovas is controlling the position.
Samusiovas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hell effectively controlling the action here.
Samusiovas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hell misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Samusiovas.
Hell scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas lands a right hand.
Hell misses with a punch to the body.
Hell throws a punch but it's blocked by Samusiovas.
Hell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samusiovas smiles and moves away.
Hell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hell misses with a shot to the body
and Samusiovas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hell throws a push kick but Samusiovas slaps the foot to one side.
Samusiovas cracks Hell with an open hand slap.
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.
Samusiovas cracks Hell with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Hell off balance momentarily.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Hell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samusiovas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hell is out of range.
Samusiovas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hell throws a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it.
It looked like Samusiovas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hell.
Samusiovas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas tries to clinch there but Hell circles away.
Hell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Samusiovas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice straight punches there by Samusiovas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
Samusiovas connects with a body shot that sends Hell's belly button to the back.
Samusiovas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hell lands a front kick.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Samusiovas misses the jab.
A big right from Samusiovas misses.
Hell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas is looking to slow Hell down with leg kicks.
Hell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Hell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samusiovas defends it well.
Hell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
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 time! Samusiovas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas moves out of range of the leg kick from Hell.
Samusiovas motions for Hell to come forward. Samusiovas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hell throws a hook to the side of Samusiovas's head but Samusiovas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arunas Samusiovas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samusiovas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hell moves out of range of the body kick.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Hell checks it.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Hell swings widly with a right hand
and Hell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samusiovas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arunas Samusiovas is winning the standup battle so far.
Samusiovas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samusiovas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hell. Hell obviously looking to wear him down.
Samusiovas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hell.
Samusiovas scores with a body shot.
Hell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Samusiovas if he has to take too many more of those.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hell, as that shot connected.
Arunas Samusiovas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Samusiovas.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hell throws an overhand right that lands on Samusiovas's shoulder, as Samusiovas tries to avoid the shot.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Hell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hell throws a front kick aimed at Samusiovas's knee but Samusiovas avoids it well.
Samusiovas tries to move into range but Hell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Donk. Samusiovas catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Samusiovas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hell.
Hell connects with a body shot.
Hell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Hell 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 throws a push kick but Hell slaps the foot to one side.
Hell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Hell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas takes one to the chin there.
Hell moves out of range of the strikes.
Hell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samusiovas looks to land a body kick but Hell moved away.
Hell wants to counter the offense by Samusiovas and move into the clinch position.
Hell tries to land a leg kick but Samusiovas saw it coming and moves away.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Hell tries to counter it with a takedown but Samusiovas pushes his down on his head and steps out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samusiovas takes a swing at Hell's ribcage but misses.
Hell checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Hell checks it.
Hell misses with an attempted mid kick.
Donk. Samusiovas catches Hell right on the button with a cross.
Hell blocks a jab.
A left lands for Samusiovas.
Some wild striking there from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hell's head backwards.
Hell slips under a jab.
Hell misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas throws a quick inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A slow jab from Samusiovas misses its intended target.
Hell throws a looping overhand right but Samusiovas ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hell's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hell blocks a low kick nicely.
Samusiovas tries to clinch up.
And Hell tries to counter it with a takedown but Samusiovas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Samusiovas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hell throws the left hand but Samusiovas avoids the punch easily.
Hell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hell throws a lazy uppercut
and Samusiovas counters with a series of strikes. Hell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Samusiovas missing with a left hand there. Hell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Samusiovas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hell's head.
Samusiovas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hell can do to turn this around?
Hell looks to land a right hand but Samusiovas moved out of range.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Samusiovas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hell thows a leg kick but Samusiovas checks it
and Samusiovas counters with a straight right hand.
That kick from Hell tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hell connects with a leg kick. Samusiovas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Samusiovas checks a leg kick.
Samusiovas misses with a double jab.
Samusiovas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hell manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a combination. Hell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hell avoids the head kick by Samusiovas.
Hell is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Samusiovas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick that knocks Hell off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samusiovas tries to clinch but Hell moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a head kick that misses.
Hell wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
Samusiovas tries to work over Hell's front leg with a kick but Hell checks it.
Samusiovas throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hell throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas misses with a looping right.
Hell wants to counter with a clinch but Samusiovas pushes him away.
Hell wants to slow Samusiovas down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Hell.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Hell checks the leg kick.
Hell tries for a takedown but Samusiovas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hell throws a leg kick that misses.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samusiovas was well out of range. Poor timing from Hell.
Samusiovas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hell moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas misses with a low kick.
Hell has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Samusiovas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a wild body kick that Hell sees coming a mile off.
Samusiovas just misses with a punch to the body.

Hell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Samusiovas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell controlling from the top position.
Hell wants to control from the top but Samusiovas keeps moving.
Hell is fighting to break Samusiovas's control of his arms but Samusiovas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samusiovas keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Samusiovas looking to control.
Hell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Samusiovas is looking for a sweep.
Samusiovas is trying to escape the position but Hell is controlling the position.
Hell working the strikes but Samusiovas uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Samusiovas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Samusiovas is refusing to be controlled, as Hell sits in half guard.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Samusiovas is defending the position.
Hell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hell passes to full mount!
Hell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Samusiovas tries to lock up and control but Hell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samusiovas blocking the ground and pound.
Samusiovas is in all sorts of trouble here.
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!

A combination from Samusiovas does no damage.
Samusiovas throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Hell tries to counter it with a takedown but Samusiovas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Samusiovas throws a body shot but no joy.
Hell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samusiovas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hell misses with a kick to the body
and Hell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hell throws a leg kick but Samusiovas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hell takes a step back to recover.
Good work by Hell as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell throws a poor cross that misses
and Samusiovas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Samusiovas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hell if he has to take too many more of those.
Samusiovas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hell shoots in but no luck this time.
Hell throws a front kick aimed at Samusiovas's knee but Samusiovas avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas wants to clinch.
Samusiovas tries to work over Hell's front leg with a kick but Hell checks it.
Samusiovas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Samusiovas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Hell explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Samusiovas tries to land a front kick but Hell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Samusiovas defends it well.
Samusiovas scores with a hook.
Hell lands with a kick to the ribs.
Samusiovas misses with a head kick.
Samusiovas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab.
Samusiovas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hell digs a good body shot into Samusiovas's ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas tried to score with a low kick but Hell checks it.
Hell works Samusiovas's body with a nice hook.
Samusiovas walks into a left hand.
Hell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Samusiovas is fending him off so far but Hell persists. Nope, Samusiovas circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A leg kick checked by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Hell sees it coming and moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Samusiovas.
Hell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Hell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Samusiovas has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Samusiovas is looking to chop away at Hell's legs.
Good leg kick by Hell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas moves away from the strike by Hell.
Samusiovas scores with a spinning back kick!
Samusiovas staying out of range there.
Samusiovas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hell can pounce on him.
Hell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samusiovas throws out a loose jab but Hell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hell looks to score with a jab to the body but Samusiovas is just out of range.
Hell walks into a stiff left hand from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Samusiovas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samusiovas lands with a slapping head kick.
Samusiovas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hell tries to clinch but Samusiovas moves out of range.
Samusiovas throws a series of punches but Hell avoids them all with ease.
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!
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Hell blocks the body kick.
Hell checks a low kick from Samusiovas.
Hell throws a wild body kick that Samusiovas sees coming a mile off.
Hell has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas throws a front kick aimed at Hell's knee but Hell avoids it well.
Hell just misses with a punch to the body.
Samusiovas throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Samusiovas tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Samusiovas scores with a jab. Hell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Samusiovas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Hell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samusiovas misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arunas Samusiovas had his way with Raise Hell in 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. 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.

Samusiovas is looking to slow Hell down with leg kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Hell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hell.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hell motions for Samusiovas to come forward. Hell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Samusiovas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Samusiovas throws a sloppy head kick and Hell moves out of range easily.
Samusiovas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hell lands a lovely overhand right.
Some bone on bone action there as Hell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samusiovas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Samusiovas scrambles back to his feet.
Hell avoids the head kick by Samusiovas.
Hell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Hell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Samusiovas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samusiovas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samusiovas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hell.
Hell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hell looks to throw the jab but Samusiovas is out of range.
Samusiovas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Samusiovas misses.
Samusiovas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hell slips a jab and a cross from Samusiovas.
Samusiovas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Samusiovas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Arunas Samusiovas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samusiovas throws a body kick that misses.
Samusiovas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Hell tenderised Samusiovas's leg. Samusiovas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Samusiovas's calf.
Hell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samusiovas tried to counter with a leg kick but Hell avoided it.
Samusiovas scores with a hook to the body. Hell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hell throws a chopping leg kick but Samusiovas manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A clash of legs there as Samusiovas blocks the low kick.
Samusiovas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Samusiovas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Samusiovas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Samusiovas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hell sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hell throws a jab when Samusiovas was well out of range.
Samusiovas throwing a counter right hand but Hell manages to avoid it.
Samusiovas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samusiovas misses with a looping left.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Hell checks it.
Samusiovas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Samusiovas.
Samusiovas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samusiovas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Samusiovas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hell's hands.
Samusiovas digs a good hook to Hell's body.
Samusiovas throws a leg kick but Hell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Samusiovas scores with a nice strike.
Samusiovas checks the leg kick.
Hell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samusiovas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samusiovas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Samusiovas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Samusiovas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samusiovas avoids the head kick by Hell.
It looked like Samusiovas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Samusiovas misses with a body kick.
Hell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samusiovas.
Raise Hell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samusiovas is looking to land body kicks.
Samusiovas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Samusiovas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An inside leg kick from Hell misses.
Samusiovas throws a solid leg kick but Hell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Samusiovas.
Hell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samusiovas moves away.
Samusiovas scores with a nice right hand.
Samusiovas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arunas Samusiovas!
Arunas Samusiovas retains his middleweight title!