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Coming up we have a featherweight kickboxing rules bout between Titus Roux (ranked 4320 p4p, 4209 weight class) and Choo Myung (ranked 319 p4p, 315 weight class). Choo Myung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Titus Roux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choo Myung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roux moves out of range of the body kick from Myung.
Myung's coach down at Copes was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Myung's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roux avoids a kick to the body.
Roux appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roux lands with a cross.
Roux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Roux walks forward, straight into a front kick from Myung.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Myung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Roux if he has to take too many more of those.
Myung scores with a kick to the body.
Myung throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick by Myung misses
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Myung delivers a nice body kick.
Roux takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roux moves out of range as Myung throws a body kick.
Myung is looking to land body kicks.
Roux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Myung misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung throws a head kick that half lands.
Roux missing with a left hand there. Myung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roux blocks a head kick by Myung.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myung throws a sloppy head kick and Roux moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Roux misses the target.
Myung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Myung.
A lazy body kick from Myung
and Roux counters with an outside leg kick.
Roux throws a lazy right hand but Myung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Myung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Myung.
Myung throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Myung lands but Roux takes it in his stride.
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 head kick misses from Myung.
Myung throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Myung.
Myung throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Myung.
A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roux.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myung.
Myung lands with a slapping head kick.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roux will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Myung throws a body kick that misses
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Myung looks for the body kick but Roux saw that one coming.
Roux misses with a looping right.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choo Myung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myung misses with a body kick.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Myung throws a front kick that sends Roux stumbling back into the ropes.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Myung - that will leave a mark!
Choo Myung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myung looks for the body kick but Roux saw that one coming.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myung misses with a head kick.
Roux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Myung tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Roux misses.
Roux throws a front kick aimed at Myung's knee but Myung avoids it well.
Myung throws a sloppy head kick and Roux moves out of range easily.
Myung throws a head kick but Roux moves out of range.
A big left from Roux misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roux blocks a head kick by Myung.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roux swinging wildly here.
Myung throws a sloppy head kick and Roux moves out of range easily.
Myung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roux is looking to counter punch.
Myung tries to land a front kick but Roux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roux blocks a head kick by Myung.
It looked like Roux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Myung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Myung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Myung tries a head kick but it misses.
Roux avoids the head kick by Myung.
Myung misses with an attempted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Roux misses the target.
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung misses with a body kick.
Roux takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Roux takes a swing at Myung's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Roux. Those never looked like landing.
Myung blocks a low kick nicely.
Myung misses with a head kick.
Roux avoids the head kick by Myung.
Roux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choo Myung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roux throws a leg kick but Myung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roux misses with a hook.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Roux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roux. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roux throwing a counter right hand but Myung manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Choo Myung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Roux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Myung ducks under a wild hook from Roux.
Roux moves out of range of the body kick.
Choo Myung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myung throws the kick towards the body but Roux avoids it.
Roux avoids the head kick by Myung.
Myung scores with a kick to the midsection.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myung misses with a head kick.
Myung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roux.
Myung scores with a head kick.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Myung.
Myung misses with the body kick
and Myung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Myung lets loose with a powerful body kick. Roux will feel that in the morning.
Myung misses with a body kick.
Roux fails to land with a series of punches.
Roux throws a leg kick that misses.
Myung slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Myung.
Roux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Roux avoids the head kick by Myung.
Myung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roux looks to score with a jab to the body but Myung is just out of range.
Roux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myung pushes Roux away with a front kick.
Myung throws a lazy body kick
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roux blocks a head kick by Myung.
Myung moves out of range as Roux strikes.
Myung raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roux avoids the head kick by Myung.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roux loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roux misses with a wild body shot.
Myung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Titus Roux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choo Myung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myung misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Choo Myung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choo Myung!
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