PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kronburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Pitsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronburger comes into the arena with Live by the gun blaring out of the sound system. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kronburger
vs
Pitsenbarger

184 cm
27
180 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

190 cm
24
195 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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5th Round Clothing

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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shawn Kronburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Pitsenbarger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronburger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pitsenbarger's hands.
A jab from Kronburger misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick which misses Kronburger's front leg but catches the back leg as Kronburger tries to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kronburger moves out of range as Pitsenbarger strikes.

Kronburger closes the distance and pushes Pitsenbarger back into the cage.
Pitsenbarger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger blocking some punches.
Pitsenbarger is trying to break the clinch but Kronburger has him pressed against the cage.
Kronburger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
Kronburger misses with the head strike.
Kronburger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Pitsenbarger manages to break the clinch.
Pitsenbarger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger connects with a nice looking jab.

It looks like Shawn Kronburger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitsenbarger throws a jab when Kronburger was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy body shot
and Kronburger counters with a left and a right that stings Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kronburger throws a sloppy head kick and Pitsenbarger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger motions for Kronburger to come forward. Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kronburger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitsenbarger circles away quickly and effectively.
Pitsenbarger misses with a low kick.
Pitsenbarger walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitsenbarger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitsenbarger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kronburger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kronburger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kronburger throws a nice head kick!
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitsenbarger looks to land a body kick but Kronburger moved away.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill Pitsenbarger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger tries to clinch there but Pitsenbarger circles away.
Pitsenbarger thows a leg kick but Kronburger checks it
and Kronburger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitsenbarger lands a high kick!
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Some bone on bone action there as Kronburger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kronburger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pitsenbarger circles away.
Pitsenbarger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kronburger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pitsenbarger checks it well.
Kronburger lands a glancing blow to the side of Pitsenbarger's head.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a body kick that misses.
Kronburger lunges at Pitsenbarger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pitsenbarger's hand.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range of the leg kick from Kronburger.
A head kick misses from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger walks into a straight right hand from Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger looks to land a right hand but Kronburger moved out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger throws a series of punches but Pitsenbarger avoids them all with ease.
Kronburger lands a high kick!
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses
and Kronburger counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pitsenbarger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pitsenbarger.
Nice straight punches there by Kronburger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger lands a body shot.
Pitsenbarger tries to move into range but Kronburger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kronburger misses with a straight right.
Kronburger misses with a straight left.
Pitsenbarger staying out of range there.
Kronburger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitsenbarger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kronburger lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kronburger is looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger is avoiding it.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Kronburger is looking to clinch.
Pitsenbarger checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pitsenbarger thows a leg kick but Kronburger checks it
and Kronburger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pitsenbarger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitsenbarger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pitsenbarger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronburger throws out the jab.
Pitsenbarger moves out of range of the strikes.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab from Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronburger avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a hook but Pitsenbarger avoids it easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shawn Kronburger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Shawn Kronburger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pitsenbarger slips a jab from Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Kronburger misses the shot to the body.
Pitsenbarger looks for the body kick but Kronburger saw that one coming.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pitsenbarger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kronburger tries to throw a body punch but Pitsenbarger avoids it by throwing Kronburger back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitsenbarger.

Kronburger breaks the clinch.
Kronburger takes a swing at Pitsenbarger's ribcage but misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but Kronburger avoids it.
Kronburger avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
Kronburger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitsenbarger manages to avoid it.
Pitsenbarger tries to score with a low kick but Kronburger moves his leg out of the way.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronburger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd cheers as Pitsenbarger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kronburger doesn't seem phased though.
Bill Pitsenbarger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kronburger scoring well with a low kick there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitsenbarger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kronburger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kronburger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pitsenbarger is looking to score with low kicks.
Kronburger misses with a looping right.
Kronburger misses with a wild body shot.
Pitsenbarger leaves Kronburger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pitsenbarger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kronburger at a distance.
Pitsenbarger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitsenbarger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger throws a chopping leg kick but Kronburger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but Kronburger avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pitsenbarger, as that shot connected.
Pitsenbarger throws a lazy head kick
and Pitsenbarger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

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!
A bone on bone clash there as Kronburger blocks the leg kick.
Kronburger lands a leg kick that knocks Pitsenbarger off balance momentarily.
Kronburger is looking to clinch but Pitsenbarger is avoiding it.
Pitsenbarger misses with a body kick.
Pitsenbarger takes one to the chin there.
Kronburger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger connects with a leg kick. Kronburger looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pitsenbarger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Pitsenbarger misses.
Kronburger connects with the punch.
Pitsenbarger thuds his right hand into Kronburger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pitsenbarger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitsenbarger is looking to chop away at Kronburger's legs.
Kronburger thumps Pitsenbarger with a low kick.
Kronburger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kronburger is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kronburger connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger lands a nice shot that snaps Pitsenbarger's head back.
Pitsenbarger connects with a high kick.
Kronburger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pitsenbarger needs to keep his hands up - Kronburger had a free shot at his head there.
Pitsenbarger misses with a wild body shot.
Pitsenbarger misses with an uppercut
and Kronburger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger looks for the body kick but Kronburger saw that one coming.
Kronburger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pitsenbarger can pounce on him.
Pitsenbarger looks to land a left hand but Kronburger moved out of range nicely.
Kronburger feints a jab promting Pitsenbarger to slip. Kronburger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pitsenbarger slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pitsenbarger scores with a punch to the head.
Pitsenbarger slips under a jab from Kronburger.
An inside leg kick lands from Kronburger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pitsenbarger lands with a kick to the temple. Kronburger shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kronburger misses with a low kick.
Kronburger avoids the head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kronburger throws a body punch but Pitsenbarger moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kronburger checks a leg kick.
Pitsenbarger looks to score with a jab to the body but Kronburger is just out of range.
Pitsenbarger misses the shot to the body.
Kronburger blocks a head kick by Pitsenbarger.
Kronburger misses with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronburger takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pitsenbarger swings for the body but Kronburger moves out of range.
Kronburger throws a wild body kick that Pitsenbarger sees coming a mile off.
Pitsenbarger throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Pitsenbarger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Kronburger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Kronburger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Kronburger.
Pitsenbarger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kronburger avoids a kick to the body.
Pitsenbarger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pitsenbarger throws a wild body kick that Kronburger sees coming a mile off.
Kronburger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pitsenbarger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kronburger tried to score with a low kick but Pitsenbarger checks it.
Pitsenbarger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pitsenbarger throws a sloppy head kick and Kronburger moves out of range easily.
Pitsenbarger thows a leg kick but Kronburger checks it
and Kronburger counters with an outside leg kick.
Kronburger throws a jab when Pitsenbarger was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger tests Kronburger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitsenbarger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kronburger has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kronburger and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kronburger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitsenbarger.
Kronburger misses with a body kick.
Kronburger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitsenbarger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kronburger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That kick from Pitsenbarger tenderised Kronburger's leg. Kronburger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pitsenbarger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kronburger misses the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kronburger counters with an inside leg kick.
Pitsenbarger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kronburger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitsenbarger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kronburger manages to avoid it.
Kronburger takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger checks a low kick from Pitsenbarger.
Pitsenbarger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kronburger scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Bill Pitsenbarger has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronburger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kronburger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitsenbarger misses with a head kick.
Pitsenbarger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Pitsenbarger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A good leg kick by Kronburger.
Kronburger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kronburger throws a sloppy head kick and Pitsenbarger moves out of range easily.
Kronburger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pitsenbarger at a distance.

Kronburger closes the distance and pushes Pitsenbarger back into the cage.
Kronburger working hard to break the clinch.
Kronburger lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronburger misses with a punch on the inside.
Pitsenbarger stalling the fight.
Kronburger lands with a light punch inside.
Pitsenbarger wants to break free but Kronburger has control.
Pitsenbarger blocks an elbow strike.
Kronburger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pitsenbarger stalling the fight.
Kronburger tries to pull guard but Pitsenbarger holds him up against the cage and eventually Kronburger drops back down to his feet.
Kronburger leaning against his opponent.
Pitsenbarger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kronburger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pitsenbarger blocks a body shot from Kronburger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitsenbarger is looking to break free of the clinch but Kronburger has double underhooks.
Kronburger tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pitsenbarger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Pitsenbarger breaks the clinch.
Kronburger just misses with a punch to the body.
Kronburger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kronburger throws a leg kick but Pitsenbarger sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pitsenbarger scores with a head kick. Kronburger tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitsenbarger throws a head kick that misses.
Kronburger misses with an uppercut. Pitsenbarger saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kronburger avoids the body shot from Pitsenbarger.
Kronburger takes a swing at Pitsenbarger's ribcage but misses.

Pitsenbarger tries to keep at a distance but Kronburger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kronburger throws a head punch that misses.

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 Shawn Kronburger.
I think Kronburger 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Kronburger!
After winning the bout, Shawn Kronburger thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.