PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight kickboxing rules bout between Fleece Johnson (ranked 16179 p4p, 1448 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 633 p4p, 196 weight class). 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?

Johnson
vs
Fischer

200 cm
39
185
37 - 19 - 1

192 cm
32
199
29 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Insanely flexible

World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

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 37 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Fleece Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Fischer slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fischer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fischer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Fleece Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Fischer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Fischer looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Fischer just gets out of the way.
Johnson throws a low kick but Fischer moves out of range easily.
Fischer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson throws a hook but Fischer blocks it.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Johnson throws a hook but Fischer avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Johnson.
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!
A jab from Johnson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fischer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Fischer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fischer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Fischer's front leg but catches the back leg as Fischer tries to avoid it.
Fischer cracks Johnson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Fischer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Fischer throws a shot to the body.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Fischer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Fleece Johnson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fischer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fischer flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fischer scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Johnson to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Fischer away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Johnson got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!

Johnson is rocked!
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Fischer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Fischer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fischer with the inside leg kick.
Fischer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Johnson ducks into a a hook from Fischer and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Fleece Johnson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fleece Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dennis Fischer!
In his post fight interview, Dennis Fischer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Fleece Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Wups, guess I should check cuts before accepting a fight, huh?'.