PBP Commentary

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). Arturo Atunes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Arunas Samusiovas's chin.

Atunes
vs
Samusiovas

185 cm
31
191 lbs
29 - 16 - 1

187 cm
32
194 lbs
27 - 10 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System

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 29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Atunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arunas Samusiovas!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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

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.

It looks like Arunas Samusiovas has been cut.
Atunes blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atunes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samusiovas misses with some punches.
A short right from Atunes on the inside.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Samusiovas is rocked!

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?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.'.