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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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