PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Khavin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bill Pitsenbarger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Khavin
vs
Pitsenbarger

196 cm
40
192 lbs
32 - 23 - 1

190 cm
39
203 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 32 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Khavin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body punch.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Khavin moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Khavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitsenbarger circles away.
Khavin tries to clinch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Khavin darts in and clinches Pitsenbarger up against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger is trying to pull guard but Khavin has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pitsenbarger manages to break the clinch.

Pitsenbarger throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Khavin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pitsenbarger is in Khavin's guard.
Pitsenbarger looking to pass the guard.
Khavin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitsenbarger manages to get himself to full guard.

We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Khavin stands and steps away. Pitsenbarger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitsenbarger!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger misses the shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitsenbarger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khavin.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Khavin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pitsenbarger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Konstantin Khavin has been cut.
Khavin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pitsenbarger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Khavin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Bill Pitsenbarger has been cut.
Pitsenbarger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Khavin rather than just go for the knockout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Khavin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Pitsenbarger misses
and Khavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Konstantin Khavin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khavin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger blocks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khavin is looking to clinch.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot.
Khavin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Khavin swinging wildly here.
Khavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pitsenbarger counters with a low kick, right behind Khavin 's knee.
The fighters circling - Khavin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pitsenbarger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Khavin moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Khavin jabs Pitsenbarger right on the nose. Pitsenbarger blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Khavin misses the target.
Khavin misses with a double jab.
Pitsenbarger thinks about the counter body kick.
Pitsenbarger plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pitsenbarger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khavin.
Pitsenbarger shoots in looking for a takedown. Khavin tries to sprawl out of it but Pitsenbarger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Khavin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Khavin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Khavin scores with a decent looking hook.
Khavin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitsenbarger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Khavin moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Khavin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pitsenbarger connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Khavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a jab to the body
and Pitsenbarger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitsenbarger tried to score with a low kick but Khavin checks it.
Pitsenbarger takes a swing at Khavin's ribcage but misses.
Khavin jabs at Pitsenbarger's body.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khavin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Khavin tries to clinch but Pitsenbarger moves away
and Pitsenbarger counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Khavin moves into the clinch successfully.
Pitsenbarger blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Pitsenbarger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Khavin wants to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Pitsenbarger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bill Pitsenbarger will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pitsenbarger throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitsenbarger misses with a leg kick
and Khavin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Konstantin Khavin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khavin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitsenbarger takes a swing at Khavin's ribcage but misses.
Khavin misses with a leg kick
and Pitsenbarger counters with a stiff right hand.
Pitsenbarger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khavin.
Khavin tries to clinch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Khavin.
Pitsenbarger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Khavin with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Khavin.
Khavin is looking to clinch.
Pitsenbarger appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries to land a front kick but Khavin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by Pitsenbarger misses
and Khavin counters with a two punch combo.
Khavin is looking to clinch.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khavin wants to clinch.
Pitsenbarger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitsenbarger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Khavin as he avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger thows a leg kick but Khavin checks it
and Khavin counters with a one-two to the body.
Khavin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khavin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Khavin there.
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!
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Khavin looks to land a combination but Pitsenbarger avoids it well.
Khavin fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khavin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Khavin moves out of range of the body kick from Pitsenbarger.
Khavin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Pitsenbarger just manages to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khavin. That did some damage!
Pitsenbarger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Khavin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick
and Khavin counters with a two punch combo.
Khavin avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.

Khavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitsenbarger, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger avoiding damage as Khavin throws knees to the body.
Pitsenbarger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pitsenbarger working hard to break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger tries to break the clinch but Khavin is controlling the position.
Khavin looking to slow down the pace here.
Khavin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khavin is working Pitsenbarger over against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger is trying to break the clinch but Khavin is controlling him.
Pitsenbarger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Konstantin Khavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pitsenbarger.
Khavin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khavin trying to land knees to the body.

Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khavin swings for the body but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.

Khavin rushes Pitsenbarger and presses him up against the ropes.
Khavin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khavin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitsenbarger is defending well for now.
Khavin tries to land knees in the clinch but Pitsenbarger avoids the damage to the body.

Pitsenbarger breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Pitsenbarger there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Khavin throws a right and a left that Pitsenbarger avoids nicely.
Pitsenbarger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khavin avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Khavin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pitsenbarger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pitsenbarger keeps the fight on the outside.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khavin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khavin throws a big counter combination but Pitsenbarger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Khavin misses with a low kick.
Good work by Pitsenbarger as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Konstantin Khavin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Khavin throws a leg kick but Pitsenbarger checks it.
Pitsenbarger slips a jab and a cross from Khavin.
Khavin walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Khavin blocks the low kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Khavin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pitsenbarger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Khavin wants to clinch.
Khavin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Pitsenbarger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khavin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khavin staying out of range there.
Khavin scores with a leg kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Khavin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Khavin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pitsenbarger is out of range.
Pitsenbarger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khavin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pitsenbarger with a poor takedown
and Khavin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Khavin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pitsenbarger is trying to pull guard but Khavin has him pressed against the ropes.
Pitsenbarger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pitsenbarger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khavin is trying to stall.
Khavin lands a body shot.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free but Khavin has control.
Khavin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitsenbarger avoids it.
A knee to the head by Khavin.
Khavin trying to land knees to the body.
Pitsenbarger is trying to break the clinch but Khavin has him pressed against the ropes.
Khavin trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pitsenbarger can't break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger tries to break free but Khavin pushes him back against the ropes.
Khavin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khavin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pitsenbarger avoids it.
Pitsenbarger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pitsenbarger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Khavin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Khavin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Khavin tries to clinch but Pitsenbarger is having none of it.
Pitsenbarger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khavin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khavin doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitsenbarger circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Pitsenbarger.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Khavin with a knee to the head.
Khavin leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Khavin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pitsenbarger's efforts to push away.

Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger has a takedown stuffed.
Konstantin Khavin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Pitsenbarger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick which misses Khavin's front leg but catches the back leg as Khavin tries to avoid it.
Khavin throws a head kick that Pitsenbarger semi-blocks.
Pitsenbarger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger takes a swing at Khavin's ribcage but misses.
Khavin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pitsenbarger avoids the body shot from Khavin.
Pitsenbarger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Khavin. That did some damage!
Khavin tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitsenbarger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pitsenbarger lands with a good body shot.

Pitsenbarger has Khavin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pitsenbarger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Khavin tries to throw a body punch but Pitsenbarger avoids it by throwing Khavin back against the ropes.

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 Konstantin Khavin.
I think Khavin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantin Khavin!
Konstantin Khavin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.