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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arunas Samusiovas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Shota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shota's choice of entrance music: Black Panther Theme by Stephen James Taylor . Adrian Shota has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Arunas Samusiovas's chin.
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202 lbs
26 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Adrian Shota!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Samusiovas is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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