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Event:
Pitbull XLIV
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Kim Sang Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Titus Roux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Roux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sang Woo defends it nicely.#CL#
Sang Woo clinches up with Roux and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Sang Woo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sang Woo (2) vs (0) Roux
Sang Woo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roux trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Woo wants to pass to mount but Roux is defending the position.
Roux is looking for a sweep. Sang Woo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roux is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Sang Woo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sang Woo wants to pass the guard but Roux is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Roux has his foot on Sang Woo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sang Woo works his way back into a safe position though.
Sang Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roux is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Roux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roux keeping full guard, as Sang Woo tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Roux is looking for a triangle but Sang Woo pushes his legs off easily.
Sang Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sang Woo (5) vs (0) Roux
Sang Woo advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Sang Woo (7) vs (0) Roux#SUB#
Sang Woo has isolated one of Roux's arms. Roux looking to fight him off but Sang Woo twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Sang Woo!
Our winner, Kim Sang Woo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLII
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Titus Roux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sparbot Two!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Roux shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roux showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Roux (2) vs (0) Two
Two is not content to let Roux control the position.#SUB#
Roux is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roux trying to control from Two's half guard. Two has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two is controlling Roux's posture.#T1#
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roux is one step ahead there.
Two is pulling down on Roux's head to control his posture.
Roux looking to pass the guard.
Two seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Roux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roux wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Roux tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Roux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Two looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Two looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Two! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Roux (2) vs (4) Two#SUB2#
Two thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roux is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Roux prevents Two from moving into mount. #SUB2#
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Two trying to control the position but Roux is working away.
Roux trying to remain calm as Two controls from the top position.
Two trying to control the action but Roux is working from the bottom.
Two moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Two tries to advance to mount but Roux denies him. #SUB2#
Two goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Two's guard! Nice work there by Roux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (4) vs (4) Two#T4##SUB2#
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Roux is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Two is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Two has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (4) vs (6) Two
Two postures up.
#SUB#
Roux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Two is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Two wants to pass the guard but Roux is keeping the position.#T5#
Two pushes down on Roux's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Roux is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Two pulls his head out easily.
Two passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (4) vs (9) Two#SUB2#
Two goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Roux turns into him and now he's in Two's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (6) vs (9) Two
Roux won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Roux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Two swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Two has control of Roux's left arm, preventing Roux from doing any damage.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (6) vs (11) Two
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Two seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Roux does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roux defends it well. #SUB2#
Two is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Two is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roux! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (6) vs (14) Two#T7#
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roux is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Two looking to secure an arm triangle but Roux defends it well.
Roux slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Roux tries to get to full guard but Two has control of the leg.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Roux defends it.
Still in half guard, Two seems content to control.
Two prevents Roux from improving his position.#T8##SUB2#
Two is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roux doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Two. #SUB2#
Roux is defending against the submission attempts here by Two.
Two is looking to advance position but Roux won't allow it.
Roux is not content to let Two control the position.
Two controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Two is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T9#
Two is controlling the pace.
Two tries to pass the half guard into mount. Roux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Roux might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roux manages to get to full guard.
Two trying to control but Roux is working from the bottom.
Roux can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Two controls the pace.
Roux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Roux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Two defends well.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Roux is trying to keep Two in close.
Two controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Two forces his way into half guard.
Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Still in half guard, Two seems content to control.#T11#
Two passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (6) vs (17) Two
Two has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Roux! Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (6) vs (19) Two#SUB2#
Two jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Roux manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Two tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Two has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Two goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Roux rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Two's guard! Nice work there by Roux! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (8) vs (19) Two
Two looking for a sweep. Not yet Two, not yet.
Well,Roux is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Two controlling the position.
Let's hope that Two has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Two wants to sweep here but Roux controlling him for the moment.
Two is adopting a defensive guard.
Roux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roux is one step ahead there.
Roux is fighting to break Two's control of his arms but Two is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T14#
Roux tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Roux forces his way into half guard.
Two gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (11) vs (19) Two
Roux working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Two wins on points by 19 to 11. |
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Event:
Pitbull XL
Date: Apr 24, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Titus Roux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Allen Wake!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wake looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Roux is fending him off so far but Wake persists. Nope, Roux circles away and we're back to standing.
Wake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roux defends it nicely.
Roux attempts a counter takedown but Wake avoids it well and moves away.
Titus Roux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Wake.
Wake closes this distance looking for a takedown but Roux circles away.
Roux half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Allen Wake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Roux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Roux (4) vs (0) Wake
Roux wants to control but Wake is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wake is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Roux looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wake can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Roux is trying to get an arm triangle but Wake is defending well.
Wake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Roux advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (6) vs (0) Wake
Roux prevents Wake from getting the reversal.
Wake is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Wake is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wake can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Roux working for a submission but Wake is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Roux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wake bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (6) vs (2) Wake#SUB#
Roux has his foot on Wake's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wake works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wake is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Roux is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Roux has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (8) vs (2) Wake
Wake looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Roux passes into half guard. #T3#
Wake tries to get to full guard but Roux has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wake gets full guard.
Roux wants to control from the top but Wake keeps moving.
Roux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Roux wants to take a breather but Wake is having none of it.
Wake wants to improve his position but Roux is controlling well.
#SUB#
Roux is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wake sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Roux is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wake doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roux. #T4#
Roux wants to free his trapped foot but Wake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wake is looking to improve his position.
Roux is looking to advance position but Wake won't allow it.
Roux wants to control but Wake is keeping him busy.
Wake is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Wake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wake trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB2#
Wake looking for submissions off his back.
Wake is looking for a sweep. Roux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wake wants to get back to full guard but Roux has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (11) vs (2) Wake
Wake is not content to let Roux control the position.
Wake is looking for a sweep.
Roux gets to mount! Wake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Roux (13) vs (2) Wake
Roux wants to control the pace but Wake is squirming around nicely. #T6#
Wake is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Roux looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Roux prevents Wake from getting the reversal.
Roux trying to control but Wake is having none of it.
Roux wants to take Wake's back but he can't do it this time. #T7#
Wake is working to get back to half guard.
Wake is trying to reverse the position but instead Roux has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Roux (16) vs (2) Wake
Roux doesn't have the hooks in and Wake manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (16) vs (4) Wake
Roux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wake's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (18) vs (4) Wake#SUB#
Roux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wake wants to sweep but no luck.
Roux wants to control from the top but Wake keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roux is aware though and is defending well.#T8#
Roux advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (21) vs (4) Wake
Wake tries to improve position but can't.
Wake sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Roux trying to pass the guard but Wake defending well.
Wake moves into full guard.
Wake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Roux (21) vs (6) Wake#SUB#
Wake got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wake has managed to get both his arms back between Roux's legs - danger averted.
Roux is breathing heavily.
Wake stands and throws Roux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Roux (21) vs (9) Wake#T9##SUB2#
Wake is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roux is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Wake has hold of Roux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Roux seems comfortable defending it but Wake has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Roux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Roux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Wake couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Allen Wake!
Allen Wake decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Roux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pending sprawls well initially but Roux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Roux working Pending over with strikes. #SUB2#
Roux is trying for a kimura here. Pending looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Roux wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Titus Roux! |
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Event:
IFA 27: Mirror
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Roux did well to prevent Johnson getting side control.
Johnson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Roux manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Roux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB#
Roux has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Roux has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Roux has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Roux pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Titus Roux! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Log shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roux as he jumps to the side.
Roux tries to counter with a takedown but Log is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Log feints and as Roux raises his hands in defense, Log changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Roux looking for subs off his back but Log has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Log throws a strike but Roux avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log scoring with punches to the head and body.
Log would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Roux looking to hit a scissor sweep but Log is one step ahead there. #T1#
Roux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Log's guard. #REVR#
Log keeping moving, preventing Roux from controlling successfully.
Log wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Roux drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Roux jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Log is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roux is aware though and is defending well.
Roux stands and throws Log's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Log felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Log is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Roux is looking to take a break and control but Log is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Roux is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Log has escaped the position, nice work there.
Log is looking to get back to his feet here but Roux is keeping cool and he's managed to take Log's back.#T3##SUB#
Roux working for a choke but Log is defending well. #SUB#
Log showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Log is in a bad position with Roux working for a choke. Log manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. #T4#
Log throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Log trying to control but Roux is working from the bottom.
Log trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Log postures up in Roux's guard and throws a big left but Roux blocks it.
Roux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2#
Log stands and steps away. Roux gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD#
Roux scores with a takedown into Log's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Log is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roux is controlling him.
Roux looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Titus Roux will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Log with a nice cross.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Log shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roux pinned against the cage. Roux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Log throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Roux's waist but Roux gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Log off to one side.
Log fails to land the takedown.
Titus Roux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hotsi Log.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Log scores with a four punch combination!#TD#
Roux drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Roux wants to control from the top but Log keeps moving.
Roux passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Roux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Log is pushing Roux's head away, looking to escape. Roux manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Roux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roux works to advance to full mount. Log defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Roux tries to take Log's back but instead Log uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Roux stops Log from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
Roux is trying to work for a kimura but Log is defending well.
#SUB#
Roux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Log is just riding it out for now. Roux eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Roux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Log is just riding it out for now. Roux eventually gives up the hold.
Log misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Log is not content to let Roux control the position.#SUB#
Roux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Log is just riding it out for now. Roux eventually gives up the hold.
Roux is nestled in close to Log, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Log keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Log is in trouble now - Roux has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Roux with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Roux dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roux swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Log connects with a high kick.
Log shoots in but no luck this time.
Roux appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Roux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Log is trying to defend but Roux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Log kicks off Roux and gets to his feet. #TD#
Roux decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Log tries to kick Roux off but Roux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB#
Roux is trying to work for a kimura but Log is defending well.
Roux is looking to take a break and control but Log is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Log is looking to control Roux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Log avoid being mounted?
Log looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Roux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Log wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roux with a couple of short strikes.
Log is squirming around, avoiding Roux's attempts to control the action.
Log stops Roux from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Log trying desperately to get to his feet.
Log throwing hammer fists to the chest of Roux. What's that going to do exactly?
Roux throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T3#
Log is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Roux wants to control the pace but Log is squirming around nicely.
Log tries to buck Roux off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Roux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Log has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Roux is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Log has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Roux swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Log is now in Roux's guard. A big mistake from Roux there, giving up the dominant position! #T4#
Log throws an elbow that misses. Roux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Log's guard. Nice move by Roux!#REVR#
Roux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Log won't allow Roux to pass to mount.
Roux is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Roux pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Roux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roux, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Roux! |
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Event:
Apex Series 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joe throws a head kick that misses.
Joe lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Roux crumples to the floor! Joe milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bobby Joe! |
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Event:
Sunrise 13
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Blacki blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Blacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roux is looking to counter punch.
Blacki scores with a jab to the body.
Blacki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Blacki misses.
Roux is looking to counter punch.
Roux thuds his right hand into Blacki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roux is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roux swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Roux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roux moves out of range of the strikes.
Blacki lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Blacki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blacki swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Blacki misses with a wild body shot.
Catari Blacki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blacki throws a jab when Roux was well out of range.
Roux slips a straight right by Blacki.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Blacki.
Roux moves away from the strike by Blacki.
Blacki throws a jab when Roux was well out of range.
Roux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Blacki throws a body punch but Roux moves out of range.
Blacki with a jab.
Blacki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roux.
Blacki connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blacki.
A nice leg kick from Roux, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Blacki misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roux blocks a jab.
Blacki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Blacki.
As Blacki backs away, Roux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blacki throws a body punch but Roux moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blacki.
Blacki throws a lazy right hand but Roux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Blacki slips a jab and a cross from Roux.
Blacki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Blacki scores with a decent looking hook.
Roux slips under a jab from Blacki.
Roux appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A jab from Blacki misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catari Blacki dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blacki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roux under the eye.
A jab from Roux misses.
It seemed like Blacki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Blacki misses with a hook. Roux ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Roux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Blacki.
Roux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blacki throws a big shot that misses.
Catari Blacki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Blacki.
Roux was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blacki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roux slips a straight right by Blacki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Blacki misses its intended target.
It looked like Roux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roux throws out a leg kick but Blacki moves out of range and Roux only half commits.
Roux throws out a loose jab but Blacki uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Blacki misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been informed that Blacki has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Catari Blacki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Blacki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roux moves away from the strike by Blacki.
Roux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roux moves out of range of the strikes.
Blacki throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it.
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blacki.
Blacki looks to land a combination but Roux avoids it well.
Roux throws a right hand that misses
and Blacki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Blacki digs a good body shot into Roux's ribs.
Blacki misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blacki throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blacki misses the jab.
Roux thows a leg kick but Blacki checks it
and Blacki counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blacki. Roux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roux throwing a counter right hand but Blacki manages to avoid it.
Roux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blacki.
Roux lands with a straight right. Blacki didn't see that one coming.
Roux defending well as Blacki loads up on a big left hand.
Blacki misses with a lunging right hand
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blacki.
It looked like Roux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blacki.
An attempted straight right counter from Roux misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Catari Blacki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Blacki throws a jab when Roux was well out of range.
Blacki throws out a powerful jab.
Blacki misses with a straight left.
Blacki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Blacki.
As Blacki looks to move away, Roux throws a big counter combo but Blacki just gets out of the way.
Blacki looks to land a right hand but Roux moved out of range.
Blacki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Blacki defending well as Roux loads up on a big left hand.
Blacki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blacki lands with a right hand.
Blacki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blacki with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Blacki throws a hook to the side of Roux's head but Roux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blacki might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Blacki misses with a lunging right hand
and Roux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blacki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blacki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roux is looking to counter punch.
Sloppy strikes from Roux. Those never looked like landing.
Blacki throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blacki.
Blacki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roux moves away.
Blacki moves out of range as Roux strikes.
Roux lands with an overhand left.
Blacki cracks a nice hook into Roux's ribs.#T2#
Blacki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Roux misses the target.
Blacki misses with a hook.
Blacki looks to throw the jab but Roux is out of range.
Roux throwing a counter right hand but Blacki manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blacki. Roux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blacki looks to throw the jab but Roux is out of range.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Blacki.
Blacki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roux.
Roux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blacki.
As Blacki backs away, Roux returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Blacki avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Catari Blacki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blacki 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Catari Blacki! |
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Event:
Sunrise 9
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Roux moves out of range of the strikes.
Roux throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Roux.
Roux is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Francis misses with a left hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Francis throws a big shot that misses.
Roux moves out of range as Francis strikes.
Roux misses with a straight right.
Francis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux misses with a low kick.
Francis throwing a counter right hand but Roux manages to avoid it.
Roux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Francis.
It seemed like Roux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Francis swings widly with a right hand
and Francis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roux.
Francis misses with an uppercut.
Roux avoids the body shot from Francis.
Francis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis missing with a left hand there. Roux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Francis coming out on top.
Walter Francis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis misses with a right hand
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Francis lands with a shot to the body.
Francis takes a swing at Roux's ribcage but misses.
Francis throws an overhand right that lands on Roux's shoulder, as Roux tries to avoid the shot.
Francis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Francis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Francis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Francis lands a glancing blow to the side of Roux's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
A big left from Francis misses.
Roux throws out a counter right but Francis avoids it with no problem.
Francis is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Roux defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Roux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Francis.
Roux takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Roux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Francis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Francis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Francis.
Walter Francis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Francis lands with a straight right. Roux didn't see that one coming.
Francis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roux.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Francis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Francis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Roux slips a straight right by Francis.
Roux throws a shot from downtown. Francis moves away and avoids it.
Roux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Francis throws out a loose jab but Roux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roux drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walter Francis is winning the standup battle so far.
Francis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Francis looks to score with a jab to the body but Roux is just out of range.
Francis misses with a wild body shot.
As Francis backs off Roux throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it.
Francis scores with a nice head shot.
Roux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it.
Francis throws a shot from downtown. Roux moves away and avoids it.#T1#
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Francis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roux.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Roux looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Francis misses the target.
Francis backing away here, and Roux unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Roux cracks Francis with an open hand slap.
Francis takes one to the side of the head.
Roux blocks a jab.
Francis misses with a hook. Roux ducked under it nicely.
Roux takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roux. Francis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Francis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Francis misses with a straight left.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Roux moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Francis throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Roux blocks a jab.
Francis misses with a hook
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Francis at a distance.
Francis scores with a decent looking hook.
Roux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Francis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roux looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Francis cracks Roux with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Francis looks to land a left hand but Roux moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roux! But no joy.
Francis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roux moves away.
As Francis backs off Roux throws a huge counter combo but Francis manages to avoid it all.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Roux ducks under a wild hook from Francis.
Francis misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roux misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Francis dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Francis misses its intended target.
Roux misses with a looping left.
Roux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Francis.
Francis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roux flicks out a counter leg kick but Francis steps away.
Francis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roux. Roux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Francis misses with a straight right.
Francis lands a nice shot that snaps Roux's head back.
Francis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roux.
Roux misses with a straight left.
Francis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roux has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francis slips under a jab from Roux.
Francis throws a hook to the side of Roux's head but Roux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Francis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Roux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Francis throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Francis connects with a nice looking jab.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Roux slips under a jab from Francis.
Francis throws a jab but it's blocked by Roux.
A cross from Francis lands.
Francis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roux throws a right and a left that Francis avoids nicely.
Francis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
Francis misses with a straight left. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Francis.
Francis works the jab nicely.
Roux slips under a jab.
Roux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Roux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Francis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roux under the eye.
Francis tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roux throws a nice looking combination but Francis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Francis misses with a looping right.
Francis scores with a hook to the body. Roux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis 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.
Roux defending well as Francis loads up on a big left hand.
Francis throws a hook but Roux blocks it.
Francis cracks Roux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Titus Roux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter Francis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Francis throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Francis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Francis 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Francis! |
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Event:
Sunrise 6
Date: Jan 04, 2025 |
#R1#
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roux walks into a straight right hand from Boone.
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone tries to clinch but Roux moves away
and Roux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Roux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Roux counters with a three punch combo that has Boone backing up. Boone nods at Roux to acknowledge the strikes.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roux circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roux works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Boone misses with a hook
and Roux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boone on the side of the head.#T1#
Roux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boone finds it's way round the side to connect with Roux's head.
Boone moves to clinch but Roux breaks away
and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boone wants to clinch
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
Boone sizes up Roux with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boone tries to clinch but Roux moves away
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and Roux counters with a left to the body.
Remington Boone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boone throws an off balance right hand
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Roux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
That kick from Roux tenderised Boone's leg. Boone is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roux lands a jab to the nose.
Boone throws a jab when Roux was well out of range.
Roux uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boone has time to react.#ROC#Boone is rocked!
Nice cross by Roux.
Boone is still on wobbly legs! Can Roux finish him?
Boone tests Roux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boone moves to clinch but Roux breaks away
and Roux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Roux dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Boone wants to clinch
and Roux makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boone seems to have recovered his senses.
Boone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roux counters with a straight right hand.
Boone throws a hook to the side of Roux's head but Roux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boone swings widly with a right hand
and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boone can do to turn this around?
Boone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roux in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone is looking to clinch but Roux is avoiding it.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Roux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roux scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boone cracks Roux with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Boone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titus Roux is winning the standup battle so far.
Boone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone throws an off balance right hand
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone is breathing heavily.
Boone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boone misses with a hook
and Roux counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Roux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Boone doesn't seem phased though.
Boone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Roux.
Boone looks to clinch
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boone misses with a lunging right hand
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Boone throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boone throws a right hand that misses
and Roux counters with a big uppercut that drops Boone face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Titus Roux! |
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Event:
Sunrise 4
Date: Dec 20, 2024 |
#R1#
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.
#T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#R2#
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. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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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Event:
Sunrise 3
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Roux on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Walters swings for the body but Roux moves out of range.
Roux misses with a hook
and Roux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Walters both land. Nice combination.
Walters throws a body punch but Roux moves out of range.
Roux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Walters moves out of range as Roux strikes.
Walters looks to score with a jab to the body but Roux is just out of range.
Adolfo Walters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walters clobbers Roux with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Roux missing with a left hand there. Walters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Walters misses with a double jab.
Roux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Walters misses with a double jab.
Walters throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Walters was well out of range. Poor timing from Roux.#T1#
Roux avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roux connects with an inside leg kick.
Walters throws a jab but it's blocked by Roux.
Roux feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Roux throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Walters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux counters with an outside leg kick.
Walters throws a series of punches but Roux moves out of range.
Walters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roux counters with a leg kick.
Walters catches Roux with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
Walters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Roux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it.
It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Walters throws a poor cross that misses
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walters misses the shot to the body.
Walters misses with a hook
and Roux counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walters.
Walters misses with an uppercut
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
Walters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Walters connects with a body shot that sends Roux's belly button to the back.
Roux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walters counters with a left to the body.
Walters feints a jab promting Roux to slip. Walters then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roux slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adolfo Walters 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#
Walters misses with a right hand
and Roux counters with a thumping low kick.
Roux tries to land a leg kick but Walters saw it coming and moves away.
Roux misses with a hook. Walters ducked under it nicely.
Walters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Walters will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roux rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walters takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walters fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roux manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters throws a hook but Roux avoids it easily.
Roux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Walters.
Walters throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Roux on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Walters lands with a shot to the body.
Roux looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walters jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Roux misses the target.
Roux avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Roux misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Roux, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Walters. Beautiful body shot.
Walters is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roux lands a nice shot that snaps Walters's head back.
Nice shot by Roux.
Walters looks to score with a jab to the body but Roux is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Roux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walters unleashes a big counter combination but Roux bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Roux just misses with a punch to the body.
Roux avoids the body shot from Walters.
Walters misses with a hook
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut.
Roux moves out of range as Walters strikes.
Roux swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adolfo Walters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walters lands a jab to Roux's midsection.
Walters misses with a right hand
and Roux counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walters throws a nice looking combination but Roux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Roux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adolfo Walters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walters lands a two punch combo.
Roux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walters in his tracks.
Walters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Walters throws out a counter right but Roux avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Adolfo Walters will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Walters misses with a body shot
and Roux counters with a nice low kick that buckles Walters's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roux.
Walters lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roux.
Walters misses with an uppercut
and Roux counters with an inside leg kick.
Walters throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roux moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walters uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roux.
Roux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Walters takes a jab right on the kisser.
Walters drops his hands momentarily and Roux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
A jab from Walters misses.
Roux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walters misses with a body shot.
Roux throws a looping overhand right but Walters ducks down to avoid it.
Roux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Walters.
Walters is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Walters ducks right into an uppercut from Roux.
Walters throws a lazy uppercut
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good leg kick by Roux.
Roux works the jab nicely.#T2#
Roux avoids the body shot from Walters.
It looked like Roux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walters.
Walters rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walters moves out of range of the strikes.
Roux slips a jab and a cross from Walters.
Walters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roux dips to his left and cracks Walters with an uppercut!
Roux with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walters to score with a decent uppercut.
Roux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab lands there for Roux.
Titus Roux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walters is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walters. Roux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Roux was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Roux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Walters 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adolfo Walters! |
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Event:
Sunrise 1
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
No joy there for Shopulov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shopulov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Roux is out of range.
Shopulov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
Shopulov misses with a double jab
and Roux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shopulov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shopulov's hands.
Roux scores with a nice head shot.
Shopulov throws a lazy head kick
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Shopulov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roman Shopulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shopulov misses with a jab to the body
and Roux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shopulov throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shopulov throws an off balance right hand
and Roux counters with a straight right hand.
Roux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Shopulov moves into range and clinches up with Roux.#T1#
Roux tries to land knees in the clinch but Shopulov avoids the damage to the body.
Roux is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shopulov tries to circle away but Roux has him pinned against the ropes.
Shopulov tries to circle away but Roux has him pinned against the ropes.
Roux leaning against his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Shopulov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roux slows down the pace here.
Shopulov wants to get back to striking at distance but Roux won't allow it.
Shopulov is trying to push Roux away but Roux has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Shopulov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Shopulov is looking to break free of the clinch but Roux has double underhooks. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#BC2#
Roux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shopulov throws a leg kick
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
Shopulov tries to land a body kick
letting Roux counter with a right hand.
Roux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shopulov misses with a double jab
and Roux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roux connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shopulov throws a leg kick
and Roux counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shopulov throws a series of punches but Roux moves out of range.
Shopulov is breathing heavily.
Shopulov throws a head kick that misses
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
Roux jabs Shopulov right on the nose. Shopulov blinks but takes it well.
Shopulov motions for Roux to come forward. Shopulov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shopulov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Roux dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Good shot there by Roux.
Shopulov misses with a double jab
and Roux counters with a straight right hand.
Shopulov tries to land a body kick
and Shopulov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shopulov throws a series of punches but Roux avoids them all with ease.
Titus Roux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roux fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shopulov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
Shopulov throws a lazy head kick
and Roux counters with a stiff right hand.
Shopulov lands a two punch combo.
Roman Shopulov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shopulov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Roux counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roux scoring well with a low kick there.
Roux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shopulov's head.
Shopulov misses with a right hand
and Roux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A combination from Roux does no damage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roux.
Shopulov wants to clinch
and Roux counters with a low kick, right behind Shopulov 's knee.
Shopulov throws a head kick that misses
and Roux counters with an inside leg kick.
Roux lands a really nice looking cross but Shopulov seems unphased.
Shopulov walks into a stiff left hand from Roux.#ROC2#Shopulov is rocked!
Shopulov misses with an uppercut
enabling Roux to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Shopulov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roux moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shopulov throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roux connects with a quick right hand that sends Shopulov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Titus Roux! |
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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 18, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Roux closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roux lands in his opponent's guard.
Roux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Walker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
Roux passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Roux tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roux has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roux tries to advance to mount but Walker denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roux passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Walker! #T1##SUB2#
Roux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Roux wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Walker holds on to Roux as tight as he can, avoiding damage.#SUB2#
Roux is working for a guillotine from mount but Walker frees his head quite easily.
Roux avoids the attempt from Walker to control.#T2#
Roux prevents Walker from getting the reversal.
Roux is looking to work his way around to Walker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Roux trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Roux wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walker is desperately trying to improve his position but Roux has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Roux looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
The referee warns Walker that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3##SUB2#
Roux throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Walker has his hands clasped together but Roux breaks the hold and Walker is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Roux!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Titus Roux! |
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