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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Atunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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