Pit Fighter is a 2005 American low-budget action thriller written and directed by Jesse V. Johnson. Set in the violent world of illegal cage fighting in southern Mexico, the film follows Jack Severino, a man suffering from amnesia who earns a living as an unstoppable fighter in deadly underground "pit fights." The lead role is played by Dominique Vandenberg, a former soldier and stuntman, who convincingly portrays the physically imposing but emotionally distant Jack. Steven Bauer co-stars as Manolo, Jack’s manager and business partner, while Stana Katic appears as Marianne, Jack’s love interest. The film marks an early collaboration between director Jesse V. Johnson and Scott Adkins, who plays a minor role as Nathan, a figure from Jack’s past. Although Adkins doesn’t have any major fight scenes in this film and his role is limited, Pit Fighter is notable as the first time he worked with Johnson. Their creative partnership would later lead to several acclaimed action films such as Savage Dog (2017), Accident Man (2018), Avengement (2019), and Debt Collectors (2020). Pit Fighter was released direct-to-DVD and received mostly negative reviews. While the film was praised for its gritty atmosphere and Vandenberg’s physical performance, it was criticized for its weak plot, clichéd dialogue, and poorly executed action direction.