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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dennis Fischer (ranked 994 p4p, 131 weight class) and Bang Pitung (ranked 5610 p4p, 541 weight class). Pitung has chosen Madball - Born Strong as his entrance music. Dennis Fischer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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187 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible
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Good gas tank
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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
22 - 5 - 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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bang Pitung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fischer misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Pitung releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fischer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer is looking to land body kicks.
Pitung scores with a nice right hand.
Pitung looks to score with a jab to the body but Fischer is just out of range.
Fischer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fischer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fischer wants to land a leg kick but Pitung is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fischer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Pitung throws a sloppy head kick and Fischer moves out of range easily.
Pitung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fischer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer motions for Pitung to come forward. Fischer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fischer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fischer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fischer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pitung manages to avoid it.
Pitung swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Pitung tries to land a front kick but Fischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pitung.
Fischer misses the jab.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Pitung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fischer lands a really nice looking cross but Pitung seems unphased.
Fischer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Fischer scores with the left hand. Pitung knows he should have avoided that one.
Fischer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pitung.
Pitung swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Fischer throws a hook but Pitung avoids it easily.
Pitung misses with a low kick.
Pitung swings for the body but Fischer moves out of range.
Pitung tries to clinch up but Fischer circles away and keeps his distance.
Pitung throws the left hand but Fischer avoids the punch easily.
Fischer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fischer.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fischer, as that shot connected.
Pitung has managed to clinch.
A short uppercut from Pitung.
Pitung tries to throw a body punch but Fischer avoids it by throwing Pitung back against the ropes.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pitung scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Pitung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Fischer misses with some punches.
Fischer can't find room to land a body shot as Pitung controls the action.
Fischer throws a punch but it's blocked by Pitung.
Pitung trying to stall but Fischer improves his position.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Pitung lands an uppercut.
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!
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fischer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitung takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fischer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pitung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fischer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fischer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pitung.
Fischer slips a straight right by Pitung.
Pitung avoids a kick to the body.
Fischer is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pitung slips under a jab.
Fischer lands with a hook. Pitung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pitung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pitung takes one to the chin there.
A swing and a miss from Pitung.
Fischer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fischer misses with a body kick.
Pitung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice defenses there by Fischer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fischer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pitung is able to avoid easily.
Fischer scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Pitung misses.
Pitung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fischer.
Fischer throws a leg kick but Pitung sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Fischer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fischer throws a head kick that misses.
Pitung lands with a good body shot.
Pitung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fischer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pitung.
Pitung scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fischer.
Nice defenses there by Pitung.
Fischer moves away from the strike by Pitung.
Pitung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fischer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fischer misses with a right hand
and Pitung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Pitung.
Fischer takes a swing at Pitung's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fischer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer looks to land a left hand but Pitung moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Pitung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitung checks a leg kick nicely.
Fischer throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fischer.
Fischer with a hook.
Pitung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fischer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fischer lands an overhand right.
Pitung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fischer.
Fischer tried to counter with a leg kick but Pitung avoided it.
Pitung throws a head kick that misses.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pitung can do to turn this around?
Pitung moves out of range of the leg kick from Fischer.
As Fischer backs off Pitung throws a huge counter combo but Fischer manages to avoid it all.
Fischer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pitung.
Pitung walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fischer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Decent striking displayed by Fischer there.
Fischer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A solid body kick from Fischer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitung throws a body punch but Fischer moves out of range.
Pitung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fischer with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Fischer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Pitung.
Pitung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fischer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fischer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pitung throws out a counter right but Fischer avoids it with no problem.
Pitung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dennis Fischer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fischer staying out of range there.
Fischer throws a sloppy head kick and Pitung moves out of range easily.
Pitung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pitung swinging wildly here.
Pitung closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitung throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
Fischer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pitung backwards.
Fischer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitung misses with a hook.
Pitung works the jab nicely.
Fischer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fischer throws a front kick aimed at Pitung's knee but Pitung avoids it well.
It seemed like Pitung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fischer misses with a low kick.
Fischer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pitung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pitung slips a jab from Fischer.
Pitung takes a swing at Fischer's ribcage but misses.
Fischer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pitung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fischer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fischer, as that shot connected.
Bang Pitung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pitung tries to land a front kick but Fischer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Fischer tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fischer misses the jab.
Fischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fischer. Pitung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pitung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good leg kick by Fischer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fischer defending well as Pitung loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Pitung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fischer looks for the body kick but Pitung saw that one coming.
Pitung misses with an uppercut.
Fischer blocks a head kick by Pitung.
Fischer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pitung.
It looked like Fischer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pitung throws out a loose jab but Fischer uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Fischer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pitung.
Fischer blocks a jab.
Fischer connects with a solid leg kick.
Pitung misses with a hook.
Pitung misses with a body kick.
Fischer misses the body punch
and Pitung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pitung scores with a jab.
Pitung misses with an uppercut. Fischer saw that one coming.
Pitung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pitung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pitung throws a right hand that Fischer ducks under and follows up with a left that Fischer also avoids with ease.
Fischer connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fischer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pitung's calf.
Pitung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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 I reckon that's a shut out for Fischer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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.
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