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Event:
S-1 Europe GP 2024 - Final
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1# Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a left to the body. Roux does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Monroe looks to land a body kick but Roux moved away. Roux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Some bone on bone action there as Roux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. It looked like Roux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monroe. A bone on bone clash there as Roux blocks the leg kick.
Roux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jab from Roux. A jab from Monroe misses. A punch combination from Monroe misses. It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Roux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roux is looking to counter with a shot to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A low kick from Monroe is predictable there and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roux shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. A solid body kick from Monroe. Roux moves out of range as Monroe strikes.#T1# Monroe looks to land a body kick but Roux moved away. Roux moves out of range of the body kick. Roux is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Monroe throws a right and a left that Roux avoids nicely. A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Monroe misses with a body kick. A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Monroe throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it. Monroe tries to score with a low kick but Roux moves his leg out of the way. Roux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe tries to land a front kick but Roux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Monroe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Roux ducks right into an uppercut from Monroe. Monroe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Roux checks a leg kick.#T2# Roux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Roux is able to avoid easily. Monroe takes a swing at Roux's ribcage but misses. Monroe looks winded! Monroe takes a swing at Roux's ribcage but misses. Roux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Monroe just manages to avoid it. Roux dodges the punch combination from Monroe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Roux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monroe throws a leg kick but Roux sees it coming and checks it nicely. Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut. The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Monroe dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roux. Monroe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monroe motions for Roux to come forward. Monroe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Monroe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Roux scores with a one two! Monroe had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Monroe misses with a left hand enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe throws out a leg kick but Roux moves out of range and Monroe only half commits. Monroe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut. Roux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Roux wants to slow Monroe down by chopping away at his legs. #T1# Monroe scores with a hook. Roux misses with a low kick as Monroe jumps back. Peter Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Roux throws a low kick, looking for Monroe's leg but Monroe calmly moves out of range. Monroe misses with a low kick.
Roux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Peter Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Monroe misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe misses with an uppercut. A swing and a miss from Monroe. Roux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Monroe is breathing heavily. Roux moves out of range of the strikes. Roux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Roux cracks Monroe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Monroe throws a right hand that misses
and Roux counters with a left to the body. Monroe misses with a body shot
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Monroe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Monroe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Roux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roux, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sloppy strikes from Roux. Those never looked like landing. Monroe flicks out a counter leg kick but Roux steps away. The fighters circling - Monroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monroe throws a series of punches but Roux avoids them all with ease. A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Roux does a little dance to reset his feet. Roux throws a good cross that connects.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it. Roux appears to be looking for a big counter. Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Monroe looks to throw a body kick and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monroe moves away. Some wild striking there from Monroe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Roux dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Roux darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A low kick from Monroe misses and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand! Monroe misses with a leg kick and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monroe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monroe misses with a body kick. Monroe swings widly with a right hand
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut. Monroe misses with a hook to the body
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Monroe looks to land a combination but Roux avoids it well. It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe misses with the combination.
Roux looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Monroe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Roux had a free shot at his head there.#T1# Monroe misses with a combination
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Monroe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Monroe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Roux moves out of range as Monroe throws a body kick.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Monroe. Monroe throws a big shot that misses. Roux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Monroe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe. Roux lands a body shot.
Roux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roux.#T2# Monroe throws a body punch but Roux moves out of range. Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Roux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Monroe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roux connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Monroe throws a lazy body kick and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Roux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A swing and a miss from Monroe. Monroe tries to move into range but Roux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Roux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Roux connects with the punch. Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss! Roux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Monroe tries to land a body kick and Roux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight! Titus Roux showed his dominance in that final round. Well Roux 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Roux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 08, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Monroe instigates a clinch. Monroe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jingleminge avoids it. A bit of stalling here from Jingleminge.
Jingleminge stops a takedown attempt from Monroe.
#TD2# Monroe ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monroe no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Monroe managing to control the position. #SUB2# Monroe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jingleminge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jingleminge prevents Monroe from getting back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Monroe wants to sweep here but Jingleminge controlling him for the moment. Jingleminge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Monroe wants to stand up but Jingleminge is controlling him. Monroe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Monroe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Jingleminge has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Monroe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jingleminge is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Monroe pulls down on the head and he's put Jingleminge to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Peter Monroe! |
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