PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dennis Fischer (ranked 635 p4p, 92 weight class) and Mario Zambrana (ranked 3021 p4p, 348 weight class). Zambrana is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Impact is Imminent. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Fischer
vs
Zambrana

192 cm
27
207 lbs
20 - 4 - 0

185 cm
30
195 lbs
21 - 18 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Good gas tank

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Zambrana!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zambrana staying out of range there.
Zambrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fischer.
Fischer feints and then cracks Zambrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zambrana down.
Fischer lands a nice looking body shot.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer lands with a cross.
Fischer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zambrana on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
Fischer throws a solid leg kick but Zambrana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fischer.
Fischer seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Zambrana misses.
Zambrana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Zambrana coming out on top.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fischer looks to score with a jab to the body but Zambrana is just out of range.
Zambrana thinks about the counter body kick.
Fischer slips under a jab.
Fischer is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Fischer misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zambrana misses with a straight left.
Fischer lands a nice shot that snaps Zambrana's head back.
Zambrana misses the jab.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fischer.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fischer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zambrana can pounce on him.
Fischer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer lands a jab.
Fischer thuds his right hand into Zambrana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zambrana throws a looping overhand right but Fischer ducks down to avoid it.
Fischer lands an overhand right.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Fischer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zambrana throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fischer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A leg kick checked by Zambrana.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Fischer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fischer loads up on a big right hand but Zambrana slips the punch.
Zambrana throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Fischer lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fischer is looking to score with low kicks.
Zambrana moves out of range of the body kick from Fischer.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zambrana crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fischer - the referee stops the clock and Zambrana gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fischer. Zambrana manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fischer takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zambrana is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fischer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Fischer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zambrana misses with a body shot.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Zambrana moved out of range nicely.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Fischer misses with a kick to the body.
Fischer tries a low kick but Zambrana avoids it.
Zambrana tries to land a front kick but Fischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Zambrana tenderised Fischer's leg. Fischer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fischer misses the shot to the body.
Fischer scores with a hook to the body. Zambrana takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fischer lands a leg kick that knocks Zambrana off balance momentarily.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer avoids the body shot from Zambrana.
Fischer misses with a hook.
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Zambrana. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fischer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Zambrana misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fischer.
Zambrana misses with an uppercut.
Zambrana lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fischer's sensitive parts.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zambrana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fischer throws a good cross that connects.
Fischer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fischer throws a series of punches but Zambrana moves out of range.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Fischer throws out a leg kick but Zambrana moves out of range and Fischer only half commits.
Zambrana feints a counter leg kick.
Fischer swings for the body but Zambrana moves out of range.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zambrana can do to turn this around?
Fischer tries to bum rush Zambrana with a series of wild strikes but Zambrana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fischer moves out of range as Zambrana strikes.
Fischer throws an overhand right that lands on Zambrana's shoulder, as Zambrana tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zambrana throws a leg kick but Fischer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Fischer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zambrana manages to avoid it.
Zambrana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zambrana has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrana misses with a hook. Fischer ducked under it nicely.
Zambrana checks a leg kick.
Zambrana will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zambrana throws a body shot but no joy.
Zambrana misses with a low kick as Fischer jumps back.
A jab from Fischer finds it's way through Zambrana's defenses.
Fischer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fischer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fischer lands a lovely overhand right.
Zambrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fischer throws out the jab.
Fischer takes a swing at Zambrana's ribcage but misses.
Fischer throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Fischer.
A nice side step and Zambrana releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fischer scores with a nice right hand.
Fischer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zambrana throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fischer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fischer scores with a sloppy right hand. Zambrana should have avoided that one.
Fischer takes one on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zambrana.
Zambrana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Zambrana as he checks the leg kick.
Zambrana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Zambrana throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
Fischer throws a hook to the side of Zambrana's head but Zambrana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zambrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zambrana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zambrana darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zambrana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Zambrana.
Zambrana looks to land a combination. Fischer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Zambrana.
Zambrana has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer throws a push kick but Zambrana slaps the foot to one side.
Dennis Fischer is winning the standup battle so far.
Zambrana takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zambrana misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Fischer misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Fischer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fischer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zambrana.
Zambrana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fischer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fischer moves in looking to clinch but Zambrana pushes him off.
Zambrana throws a series of punches but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fischer connects with a right hand. Zambrana shakes it off.
Zambrana lands a jab to the nose.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Zambrana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fischer with a body shot.
Zambrana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fischer in his tracks.
Zambrana tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer scores with a jab. Zambrana acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot by Fischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circle momentarily. Fischer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fischer throws a leg kick that misses.
Zambrana flicks out a counter leg kick but Fischer steps away.
Fischer throws a lazy right hand but Zambrana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fischer throws a jab when Zambrana was well out of range.
Zambrana appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zambrana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zambrana lands a nice looking body shot.
Fischer throws a leg kick
and Zambrana counters with a big head kick but Fischer shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zambrana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zambrana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zambrana checks it well.
A jab lands there for Fischer.
Zambrana takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Zambrana misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer walks into a left hand.
Zambrana throws a hook to the side of Fischer's head but Fischer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fischer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zambrana.
Zambrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mario Zambrana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zambrana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fischer moves away.
Fischer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer punishes Zambrana's body with a nice straight punch.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Zambrana counters with a nice uppercut.
Zambrana takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zambrana punishes Fischer's body with a nice straight punch.
Fischer scores with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Fischer.
A big left from Zambrana misses.
Fischer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zambrana checks a low kick from Fischer.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zambrana.
Zambrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zambrana blocks a jab.
A low kick from Fischer misses
and Zambrana counters with a solid body kick.
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zambrana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fischer scores with a head kick. Zambrana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fischer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zambrana.
Fischer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Fischer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fischer.
Zambrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fischer manages to avoid it.
Fischer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fischer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.

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 Dennis Fischer.
Well Fischer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Fischer!
After the fight, Dennis Fischer was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.