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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Reles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reles has chosen Bone Thugs N Harmony - Mo' Murda as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Abe Reles has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Abe Reles!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitsenbarger missing with a left hand there. Reles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reles.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
Reles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Abe Reles has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Reles or perhaps it was just good defense by Pitsenbarger which made him look bad.
Pitsenbarger lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reles fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pitsenbarger to the ground. Reles is now in Pitsenbarger's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pitsenbarger is trying to control the position but Reles postures up.
Pitsenbarger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reles looking to sit in guard and control but Pitsenbarger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pitsenbarger makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pitsenbarger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand but Reles is controlling his posture from full guard.
Reles is looking to sweep but instead, Pitsenbarger has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reles is staying active underneath Pitsenbarger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like Pitsenbarger is going to stand back up.
Reles is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reles is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pitsenbarger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reles keeps working.
Pitsenbarger wants to stand up but Reles is controlling the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Bill Pitsenbarger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pitsenbarger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitsenbarger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reles doesn't seem bothered though.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reles shoots in for a takedown but Pitsenbarger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Reles.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitsenbarger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Reles moves out of range easily.
Reles looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Reles must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reles throws a strike but Pitsenbarger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reles pulls Pitsenbarger in close to prevent any damage.
Reles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Reles trying to keep a closed guard but Pitsenbarger is proving a slippery customer.
Pitsenbarger controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pitsenbarger wants to get up but he can't break Reles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitsenbarger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bill Pitsenbarger wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reles.
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 Abe Reles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pitsenbarger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger stuffs the takedown attempt from Reles. Reles gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Reles.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Reles cracks a nice hook into Pitsenbarger's ribs.
A head kick from Pitsenbarger lands but Reles takes it in his stride.
Reles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reles shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Pitsenbarger is in all sorts of trouble here.
Reles avoids the attempt from Pitsenbarger to control.
Pitsenbarger is squirming around, avoiding Reles's attempts to control the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitsenbarger trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger blocking the ground and pound.
Reles sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Reles misses with a head shot.
Reles dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reles cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pitsenbarger bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reles working a defensive guard but Pitsenbarger passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reles is pressing down on Pitsenbarger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abe Reles has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reles is trying to keep Pitsenbarger in close.
Reles is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pitsenbarger thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reles misses with a takedown attempt - Pitsenbarger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pitsenbarger misses the shot to the body.
Bill Pitsenbarger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reles drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pitsenbarger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pitsenbarger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reles's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reles's back!
Pitsenbarger avoiding Reles 's attempts to control his hands.
Pitsenbarger struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reles just trying to survive but Pitsenbarger is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You can see the frustration on Reles's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reles rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pitsenbarger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pitsenbarger trying to mount his opponent but Reles defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitsenbarger seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abe Reles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abe Reles's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
A big left from Reles misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reles.
Pitsenbarger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger is looking to wear down Reles with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Reles moves out of range easily.
Reles fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pitsenbarger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reles's head.
Pitsenbarger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reles.
Reles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Reles throws a right hand that Pitsenbarger ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitsenbarger also avoids with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Reles looks for a takedown but Pitsenbarger sprawls well.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Pitsenbarger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Reles is just out of range.
Pitsenbarger connects with a high kick.
Pitsenbarger lands with a nice body punch.
Reles shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pitsenbarger defends it nicely.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Reles.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reles looks to throw the jab but Pitsenbarger is out of range.
Reles stuns Pitsenbarger with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reles has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pitsenbarger finds it's way round the side to connect with Reles's head.
Pitsenbarger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reles.
Pitsenbarger throws a body punch but Reles moves out of range.
Pitsenbarger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pitsenbarger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pitsenbarger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Reles to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Reles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitsenbarger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger controlling the position.
Reles throws a big elbow that misses.
Reles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reles stands up over Pitsenbarger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reles landing some decent shots from guard.
Reles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pitsenbarger keeping moving, preventing Reles from controlling successfully.
Pitsenbarger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reles throwing strikes from guard but Pitsenbarger blocks nicely.
Pitsenbarger looking for a sweep. Not yet Pitsenbarger, not yet.
Pitsenbarger manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Reles tries to improve his position but instead Pitsenbarger has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Will Pitsenbarger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Reles'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.
Reles fails to land the takedown.
Reles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger cracks a nice hook into Reles's ribs.
Reles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pitsenbarger slips a jab and a cross from Reles.
Pitsenbarger lands a head kick!
Reles is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitsenbarger cracks Reles with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reles misses with a takedown attempt
and Reles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bill Pitsenbarger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Reles.
Pitsenbarger lands a body shot.
Pitsenbarger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reles.
Reles on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A solid body kick from Pitsenbarger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitsenbarger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reles on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pitsenbarger jabs Reles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Reles is just out of range.
Pitsenbarger scores with a jab to the body.
Pitsenbarger jabs Reles to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger lands a lovely overhand right.
Pitsenbarger lands a jab.
Pitsenbarger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reles.
Reles dives in and scores a takedown into Pitsenbarger's guard.
Pitsenbarger has Reles pulled in close to control his posture.
Reles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pitsenbarger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reles trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitsenbarger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reles lands a couple of elbows.
Reles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pitsenbarger is keeping the position for now.
Pitsenbarger controlling the position.
Pitsenbarger uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Reles jabs Pitsenbarger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pitsenbarger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reles was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitsenbarger.
Reles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reles moves away.
Pitsenbarger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reles shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pitsenbarger but Pitsenbarger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pitsenbarger lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Reles throws a series of punches but Pitsenbarger avoids them all with ease.
Reles shoots for a takedown but Pitsenbarger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Reles blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Reles. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Pitsenbarger had his way with Abe Reles in that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Reles's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pitsenbarger takes a swing at Reles's ribcage but misses.
Reles blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reles moves away.
Reles thows a body shot but no joy.
Reles shoots in for a takedown but Pitsenbarger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pitsenbarger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reles walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Reles is just out of range.
Reles misses with a combination
and Pitsenbarger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reles is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pitsenbarger lands a nice hook to Reles's body. Reles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pitsenbarger wants it to stay on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reles. Pitsenbarger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick. Reles tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pitsenbarger misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pitsenbarger won't be happy with that.
I wouldn't like to be where Pitsenbarger is right now.
Pitsenbarger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Reles.
Reles wants to control but Pitsenbarger is keeping him busy.
Pitsenbarger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reles is working Pitsenbarger over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reles working the strikes but Pitsenbarger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Reles throwing shots but Pitsenbarger is blocking nicely.
Pitsenbarger keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Reles stalling away here and it's allowed Pitsenbarger to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Pitsenbarger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Reles.
Reles wants to control from the top but Pitsenbarger keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reles passes Pitsenbarger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reles throwing shots but Pitsenbarger is blocking nicely.
Reles is just content to waste time from the top position. Pitsenbarger takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Reles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reles throwing strikes but missing.
Reles throws a strike but Pitsenbarger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Reles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reles wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abe Reles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pitsenbarger passes Reles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pitsenbarger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitsenbarger escapes and gets back to his feet.
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 Bill Pitsenbarger.
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 Illya Tyunina 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!
In his post fight interview, Bill Pitsenbarger started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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