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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dis Tion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tion has chosen The Prodigy 'Omen' as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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184 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dis Tion!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Vladimir Khabensky and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pitsenbarger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tion takes a swing at Pitsenbarger's ribcage but misses.
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body punch.
Tion misses the shot to the body.
Tion forces Pitsenbarger back against the cage and clinches.
Tion struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitsenbarger controls his hands.
Pitsenbarger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pitsenbarger is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger tries to pull guard but Tion holds him up against the cage and eventually Pitsenbarger drops back down to his feet.
Tion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tion gets control of Pitsenbarger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tion will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tion wants to sweep but no luck.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand but Tion has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pitsenbarger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tion shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pitsenbarger sprawls well. Pitsenbarger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tion gets slowly back to his feet.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pitsenbarger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitsenbarger just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitsenbarger lands the left hand.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice shot to the body.
Tion misses with a series of wild punches.
Pitsenbarger pushes Tion away with a front kick.
Tion looks gassed!
Tion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Tion moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitsenbarger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitsenbarger scores with the left hand. Tion knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tion was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger scores with a shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tion if he has to take too many more of those.
Tion takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pitsenbarger lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tion is just out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tion.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tion's head.
It looks like Dis Tion has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitsenbarger lands with a shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger jabs at Tion's body.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tion moves away.
Tion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pitsenbarger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitsenbarger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tion at a distance.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tion is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tion. Pitsenbarger does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dis Tion's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice looking body kick.
Tion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitsenbarger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick from Pitsenbarger lands but Tion takes it in his stride.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger slips a jab from Tion.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Tion moves out of range easily.
Tion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tion has time to react.
Pitsenbarger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tion can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tion just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Tion moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
Bill Pitsenbarger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitsenbarger goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick but Tion moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger keeps the fight on the outside.
Tion has Pitsenbarger up against the cage in a clinch.
Pitsenbarger blocks an elbow strike.
Tion stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger tries to pull guard but Tion won't allow it.
Tion swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitsenbarger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pitsenbarger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tion just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Pitsenbarger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Tion as the two fighters clinch.
Pitsenbarger prevents a body shot from Tion.
Pitsenbarger tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Good body shot from Tion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tion slowing the pace effectively.
Tion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pitsenbarger jumps guard but Tion stands there with Pitsenbarger around his waist. Pitsenbarger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tion'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.
Pitsenbarger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free but Tion has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bill Pitsenbarger is winning the standup battle so far.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tion lands with an uppercut that bounces Pitsenbarger off the cage and back into range.
Tion blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger is looking to wear down Tion with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tion blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Tion moves out of range easily.
Tion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tion takes a swing at Pitsenbarger's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitsenbarger cracks a nice hook into Tion's ribs.
Pitsenbarger digs a good body shot into Tion's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dis Tion's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tion moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Tion closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pitsenbarger did well to prevent Tion getting side control.
Tion is trying to control the action in half guard but Pitsenbarger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pitsenbarger is trying to get back to full guard.
Pitsenbarger wants to get back to his feet.
Pitsenbarger gets full guard.
Pitsenbarger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tion is looking to stand up but Pitsenbarger won't let him.
Tion stopping the sweep attempt from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger keeping moving, preventing Tion from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pitsenbarger has momentary wrist control but Tion slips an elbow through the middle.
Pitsenbarger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tion won't allow Pitsenbarger to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pitsenbarger's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pitsenbarger's back!
Tion is trying to stick to Pitsenbarger's back but Pitsenbarger is turning into Tion. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tion's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pitsenbarger.
Tion is looking to stand up but Pitsenbarger isn't so interested in that idea.
Pitsenbarger pushing down on Tion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tion pushes Pitsenbarger off looking to stand but Pitsenbarger dives back in and keeps control.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand up but Tion has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tion is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pitsenbarger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pitsenbarger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger trying to control from half guard but Tion is working away.
Tion is looking for a sweep. Pitsenbarger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bill Pitsenbarger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tion throws a low kick, looking for Pitsenbarger's leg but Pitsenbarger calmly moves out of range.
No joy there for Tion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pitsenbarger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tion just misses with a punch to the body.
Tion takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitsenbarger just misses with a punch to the body.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitsenbarger lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bill Pitsenbarger did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Dis Tion'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.
Tion lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitsenbarger lands with a good body shot.
Tion misses with a right hand
and Pitsenbarger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Tion looks to throw the jab but Pitsenbarger is out of range.
Pitsenbarger lands a nice looking body shot.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Tion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Tion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Tion seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pitsenbarger is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pitsenbarger keeps working.
Tion throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pitsenbarger is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tion's best efforts.
Pitsenbarger wants to control but Tion is keeping busy.
Pitsenbarger is trying to stand back up but Tion is controlling him
Tion wants to stand up but Pitsenbarger manages to regain full guard.
Tion looking to sit in guard and control but Pitsenbarger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tion has a closed guard, preventing Pitsenbarger from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tion shoots for a takedown but Pitsenbarger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitsenbarger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tion is looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger is avoiding it.
Tion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitsenbarger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tion.
Tion darts in trying to clinch
and Pitsenbarger counters with a head kick.
Tion misses with the combination.
Pitsenbarger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitsenbarger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Tion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitsenbarger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger had his way with Dis Tion in that round.
The cut man is working on Dis Tion'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. This is the final round!
Tion throws a front kick aimed at Pitsenbarger's knee but Pitsenbarger avoids it well.
Pitsenbarger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tion throws out the jab.
Tion lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tion moves out of range of the body kick from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Tion moves out of range.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Tion blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab.
Tion misses the shot to the body.
Tion stuns Pitsenbarger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pitsenbarger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tion. Pitsenbarger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger connects with a high kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Tion is just out of range.
Tion tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitsenbarger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tion blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Pitsenbarger misses.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tion was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Tion misses the shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger checks a leg kick nicely.
Tion throws a body punch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Tion scores with a hook to the body. Pitsenbarger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tion, as that shot connected.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tion.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Tion scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Tion moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tion.
Pitsenbarger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tion.
Tion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tion shoots in looking for a takedown. Pitsenbarger tries to sprawl out of it but Tion keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pitsenbarger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Tion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitsenbarger manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Pitsenbarger lands but Tion takes it in his stride.
Tion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pitsenbarger as he avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tion misses with a wild body shot.
Tion misses with an uppercut. Pitsenbarger saw that one coming.
Pitsenbarger misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Pitsenbarger.
Tion throws a body punch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tion.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dis Tion.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Tion looks to score with a jab to the body but Pitsenbarger is just out of range.
Dis Tion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tion throws a sloppy body shot
and Pitsenbarger counters with a right hand to the body.
Tion avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Tion fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Tion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill Pitsenbarger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pitsenbarger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dis Tion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pitsenbarger 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 49:46
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Pitsenbarger!
Bill Pitsenbarger retains his middleweight title!
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