Counter Punchers

The Fight Plan

This is going to be quite brief but it's how I managed to rack up a decent win rate in the UK with this build. Ill go through one of my basic plans line by line and explain why I have chosen those tactics. This plan is for a counterpuncher facing an opponent around 1-3 inches shorter than you, you will use a significantly different plan against Stronger or KP Fighters...

1) 4/8/8 (counter) An efficient line you can start with, it also beats most other fighters opening lines due to our high speed and height advantage using counter.
if score > 0 then 4B/8/8 (counter) We are up on score so we can start to open up an endurance advantage, do this by body punching
if score < 0 then 6/6/8 (counter) We are losing so heighten AGG and lower POW to land more punches and score some points.
if score < -1 then 7/5/8 (feint) We are starting to fall quite behind so utilise our SPD and use Feint to rack up the points and hopefully in some rounds
if score > 0 and endurance_percent > 100 - (round - 1) * 4 then 5B/8/7 (counter)This line states that we are losing less than 4% of our endurance per round so we can lower our DEF and increase POW to inflict even more damage whilst still ahead on score
if mystuns > 0 then 4B/6/10 (counter)We up our DEF so we dont get knocked out if they flash again

5) 4/8/8 (counter)
if opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 70 then 5B/8/7 (counter) Our opponent is tiring and we are opening a lead on endurance so step up the POW and tire him out
if score < 1 then 7/5/8 (counter) We are losing, up the AGG to get back on track
if score < round - 7 then 8/5/7 (feint) We are quite far behind so get some points piled on and try to get back in the fight
if score < round - 7 and opp <= tired and endurance_percent > 70 then 6B/8/6 (counter) We have an endurance lead and are quite far behind on score so try tire him more to make scoring easier or even soften him for the KO
if score < round - 9 then 9/5/6 (feint)
if score < round - 5 and endurance_percent > 100 - (round - 1) * 3 or (score < 1 and opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 67) then 7/7/6 (feint) Our opp is tiring and we arent losing too much endurance so use it as an opportunity to score
if score > 1 then 6/7/7 (counter) We are ahead so use a moderately aggressive line to keep it that way.
if score > 1 and endurance_percent > 82 then 4B/9/7 (counter) We are doing well on score so take it to him and sap away his endurance
if score > 0 and opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 74 then 5B/8/7 (counter) We have a good sized endurance lead and are ahead on score so pile on the pressure

9) 5/7/8 (counter)
if score <= 3 then 5B/7/8 (counter)
if opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 67 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 75 then 4B/9/7 (counter) Use these lines when he is tired to get him ready for a late KO
if score < round - 9 then 7/5/8 (feint)
if score < 2 and opp < 2 and endurance_percent > 67 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if score < round - 11 then 8/5/7 (feint) These lines are to get us back from being behind late on. But you may want to add in endurance conditionals, and keep your late round tactics switched up! Good gyms will pick out your routines and exploit them.
if score < round - 12 then 8/6/6 (feint)
if score < round - 13 then 9/4/7 (feint)

12)
if score > 1 then 4H/5/11 (counter) Protect yourself as you have it pretty much wrapped up.
if score = 1 then 8/5/7 (counter)
if score = 0 then 9/5/6 (feint)Use high AGG and moderate POW to win the last round
if score < 0 then 5H/11/4 (feint) You cant win on score, try KO him!

#Globals#
1) if score > 15 - round then 2H/3/15 (ring) You have won so coast the fight and protect yourself
1) if opp = weak and endurance_percent > 66 then 5H/10/5 (feint) He is there for the taking so get him out of there.
1) if endurance_percent < 50 and score < 0 then towel You are losing on endurance and score so call it a day and save your fighter for another day. This line kicks in when you can't win and save you taking 100+ I.P's

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You will need to add things to this plan in order to stack up the titles but it is good for beginners to learn from, don't just copy and paste it. Read the help pages and use what I have written to learn the game. I'm happy to answer any questions you may have guys, so ask away! Also I'm sure the other teachers will be able to offer their own insights.. This is just a high level overview..

Written by Fritz:

Complete Fighter - Counter Puncher (CP)

Typical development for a 6'3" Counter Puncher fighting in Cruiser weight (200lbs) build: A little heavy. Main text by fritz of the combined gym Flex Johnny, who won a WT with Counter Puncher Devastatin "Zip Zap Rap" Dave


STATUS 0
Counter Puncher
STR 7 KP 0
SPD 15 AGL 10
CHN 9 CND 13

STATUS 6
Low regional
STR 11 KP 0
SPD 16 AGL 12
CHN 9 CND 13

STATUS 12
Middle regional
STR 13 KP 0
SPD 18 AGL 15
CHN 10 CND 14

STATUS 18
High regional
STR 15 KP 0
SPD 21 AGL 17
CHN 11 CND 15

STATUS 24
Middle contender
STR 17 KP 0
SPD 24 AGL 19
CHN 12 CND 16

CHAMPION
of the world
STR 20 KP 0
SPD 25 AGL 21
CHN 12 CND 16

Counter Puncher in short
Counter punchers are great at scoring because their main stat is SPD. But don't underestimate their ability to win endurance battles. Their great SPD advantage and height makes the styles counter and feint (if opponnet is as tall or taller then you) perfect. The down side of Counter Punchers I think is the IP. The low AGL makes the suck up all the IP if the fight goes wrong. "A Counter Puncher should always have a towel nearby" as a wise man once said.

Counter Puncher design
As I said their main stat is SPD. Always make sure that SPD is your highest stat. SPD > AGL > STR. But one thing you must watch over is not to train too much SPD. MAX 25 SPD. In the end your Counter Puncher will look more like a balanced, but your highest stat is still SPD. A strong chin is always good for your Counter Punchers, at status 28 you should have 12 not less then 11. High Chin is needed because of the low AGL and to absorb a few extra IPs every fight.

Favourite opponent
A FIGHTER WITH LOW SPD ! ex. Clinchers dont stand a chance aginst a counter puncher. You can go with very high DEF. and still win the rounds (4B/6/10 (counter) or 3B/6/11 (counter)). If you face a fighter with low STR, average AGL and high SPD you can go very aggresive to the body and easily win an endurence battle. 5B/10/5 (feint) , (counter) or (inside(if opp str is very low etc Dancer / Kp Dancer)). Due to the high CHN you dont get KOd so easy.

Dreaded opponent
A fighter with high STR and AGL like Agile Sluggers. I don't know what to say, towel or IP?! It's up to you. A balanced with high SPD can also be tricky. Sure you can win on the score but your endurance will drop like a stone and IP here I come.

How to win with them
You win fights on your superior scoring power even when you use body punches. 5B/7/8 (counter) or even 4B/8/8 (counter) you will win the round and still wear your opp. out. When opp is down by 2 or 3 points he/she often "open up" thats when you strike with full power! 4B/9/7 (counter) or 5B/10/5 (if opp. has low STR) (counter). If you face a sissy or a dancer you can easily win rounds with 7/7/6 (inside) and when your opp. In order to win rounds he/she must "open up" and go 10/1/9 (outside) or even higher AGG. You strike again with full power! 5B/11/4 (inside) and you will wear him down fast and KO him. If your opponent has high CND and you dont wear him out keep the score even and in the late rounds you will easily win with 12/1/7 (feint) or 14/1/5 (feint) due to your high SPD.

How to beat them
WEAR HIM OUT, you don't stand a chance winning on score.

Instant Fight Plans®
(Not instant yet, you will have to Cut&Paste for the time being)

BASIC COUNTER PUNCHER PLAN VS SLUGGER

1) 4B/7/9 (counter)

2) if score > 0 then 4B/7/9 (counter)
if score = 0 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if score = -1 then 6B/5/9 (counter)
if score < -1 then 4B/7/9 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score < 0 then 5B/7/8 (ring)

3) if score > 0 then 4B/7/9 (counter)
if score = 0 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if score = -1 then 5B/7/8 (counter)
if score <= -2 then 4B/8/8 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) then 4B/7/9 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score = -1 then 5B/7/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score < -1 then 6B/6/8 (counter)

5) if endurance_percent > 100 - 5 * (round - 1) and score >= -1 then 6/5/9 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 5 * (round - 1) and score < -1 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score >= 0 then 4B/9/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < 0 then 6B/6/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < -2 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if hiscuts >= 4 and hiscuts > mycuts and endurance_percent >= 65 and score >= 0 then 4C/9/7 (counter)

6) if score > 0 then 4B/7/9 (counter)
if score >= 3 then 6/1/13 (feint)
if score = 0 then 6/5/9 (counter)
if score = -1 then 5B/7/8 (ring)
if score = -2 then 5B/6/9 (ring)
if score < -2 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if hiscuts >= 4 and hiscuts > mycuts and endurance_percent >= 65 and score >= 0 then 4C/9/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score >= 0 then 4B/9/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < 0 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < -2 then 6B/6/8 (counter)

9) 8/3/9 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score >= 3 then 4B/7/9 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 2 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 1 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 0 then 7/6/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = -1 then 7/6/7 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score <= -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 2 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 1 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 0 then 7/5/8 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = -1 then 6/6/8 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = -2 then 9/1/10 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (inside)

10) if score > 0 then 6/1/13 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 63 then 7/5/8 (feint)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 63 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if endurance_percent < 50 and opp >= tired then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent < 50 and opp >= tired and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)


11) 7/1/12 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score >= 2 then 5H/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 1 then 5H/10/5 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 0 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = -1 then 12/1/7 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score <= -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score >= 2 then 4H/9/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 1 then 5H/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 0 then 10/1/9 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score <= -1 then 10/1/9 (outside)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score <= 0 and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11/4 (counter)

12) 8/1/11 (outside)
if score > 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 5H/7/8 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 5H/10/5 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 7/1/12 (outside)
if score > 1 then 4H/7/9 (counter)
if score = 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 10/1/9 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 5H/9!/6 (allout)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 8/1/11 (outside)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 10/1/9 (outside)
if score = -1 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 5H/11!/4 (counter)
if score = -1 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 5H/11!/4 (allout)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 7/7/6 (ring)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 10/1/9 (ring)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 58 and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11!/4 (counter)
if score < -1 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if score < -1 and endurance_percent > 100 - 3 * (round - 1) and endurance_percent >= 55 then 5H/11/4 (allout)

1) if score < (round - 14) and round < 12 then 1/1/18 (outside)
if score < (round - 14) and round = 12 then 1/1/18 (outside)
if score < (round - 14) and endurance_percent > 100 - 4 * (round - 1) and endurance_percent >= 55 then 5H/11/4 (allout)
if opponent = exhausted and endurance_percent > 60 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opponent = exhausted and endurance_percent > 60 and score < (round - 12) then 5H/11/4 (allout)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent > 100 - 4 * (round - 1) then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent < 100 - 4 * (round - 1) then 4H/7/9 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent >= 55 then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent <= 50 then 1/1/18 (ring)
if hiscuts >= 4 and score >= 0 and round < 9 and endurance_percent > 66 then 4C/9/7 (counter)

if decision_lost = true and round = 12 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if decision_lost = true and round < 12 then 5B/10/5 (counter)
if score < (round - 13) and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11/4 (allout)

9) if opp = strong or opponent = tired and endurance_percent < 34 then towel

BASIC COUNTER PUNCHER VS 1 - 2 inch shorter

1) 5B/7/8 (counter)

2) if score > 0 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if score = 0 then 5B/7/8 (counter)
if score = -1 then 6B/6/8 (counter)
if score < -1 then 5B/7/8 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score < 0 then 5B/7/8 (ring)

3) if score > 0 then 4B/9/7 (counter)
if score = 0 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if score = -1 then 6B/7/7 (counter)
if score <= -2 then 5B/7/8 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score = -1 then 5B/8/7 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 6 * (round - 1) and score < -1 then 7B/7/6 (counter)

5) if endurance_percent > 100 - 5 * (round - 1) and score >= -1 then 6/7/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 100 - 5 * (round - 1) and score < -1 then 5B/8/7 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score >= 0 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < 0 then 6B/7/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < -2 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if hiscuts >= 4 and hiscuts > mycuts and endurance_percent >= 65 and score >= 0 then 4C/9/7 (counter)

6) if score > 0 then 4B/8/8 (counter)
if score = 0 then 6/7/7 (counter)
if score = -1 then 6/6/8 (ring)
if score = -2 then 6B/7/7 (ring)
if score < -2 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if hiscuts >= 4 and hiscuts > mycuts and endurance_percent >= 65 and score >= 0 then 4C/9/7 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score >= 0 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < 0 then 5B/8/7 (ring)
if endurance_percent > 66 and opp = tired and score < -2 then 6/7/7 (counter)

9) 8/3/9 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score >= 3 then 4B/9/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 2 then 5B/8/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 1 then 5B/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 0 then 7/7/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = -1 then 7/7/6 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score <= -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 2 then 4B/9/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 1 then 5B/9/6 (clinch)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 0 then 8/5/7 (ring)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = -1 then 7/6/7 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = -2 then 10/1/9 (clinch)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (inside)

10) if score > 0 then 9/1/10 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 63 then 8/4/8 (ring)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 63 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if endurance_percent < 50 and opp >= tired then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if endurance_percent < 50 and opp >= tired and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if hisstuns > mystuns and score > -2 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if hisstuns > mystuns and score <= -2 then 5H/11/4 (feint)

11) 11/1/8 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score >= 2 then 5H/9/6 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 1 then 5H/10/5 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = 0 then 9/4/7 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score = -1 then 7/8/5 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 and score <= -2 then 5H/11/4 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score >= 2 then 4H/9/7 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 1 then 5H/10/5 (counter)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score = 0 then 11/1/8 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score <= -1 then 11/1/8 (feint)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score < -2 then 5H/11/4 (inside)
if opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 and score <= 0 and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11/4 (feint)

12) 12/1/7 (feint)
if score > 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 5H/8/7 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 5H/10/5 (counter)
if score > 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 9/1/10 (feint)
if score > 1 then 4H/7/9 (counter)
if score = 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 12/1/7 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 5H/9!/6 (allout)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 8/6/6 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 5H/11!/4 (allout)
if score = -1 and opp = strong and endurance_percent > 75 then 5H/11!/4 (feint)
if score = -1 and opp = strong and endurance_percent < 75 then 5H/11!/4 (allout)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent > 66 then 8/6/6 (feint)
if score = -1 and opp = tired and endurance_percent < 66 then 11/1/8 (feint)
if score = 0 and opp = tired and endurance_percent >= 58 and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11!/4 (allout)
if score < -1 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if score < -1 and endurance_percent > 100 - 3 * (round - 1) and endurance_percent >= 55 then 5H/11/4 (allout)

1) if score < (round - 14) and round < 12 then 5B/11/4 (counter)
if score < (round - 14) and round = 12 then 5H/11/4 (feint)
if score < (round - 14) and endurance_percent > 100 - 4 * (round - 1) and endurance_percent >= 55 then 5H/11/4 (allout)
if opponent = exhausted and endurance_percent > 60 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if opponent = exhausted and endurance_percent > 60 and score < (round - 12) then 5H/11/4 (allout)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent > 100 - 4 * (round - 1) then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent < 100 - 4 * (round - 1) then 4H/7/9 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent >= 55 then 4H/8/8 (counter)
if score >= 14 - round and endurance_percent <= 50 then 1/1/18 (ring)
if hiscuts >= 4 and score >= 0 and round < 9 and endurance_percent > 66 then 4C/9/7 (counter)
if warnings = 0 then cheat
if decision_lost = true and round = 12 then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if decision_lost = true and round < 12 then 5B/10/5 (counter)
if score < (round - 13) and endurance_percent * 2 > 200 - 7 * (round - 1) then 5H/11/4 (allout)

9) if opp = strong or opponent = tired and endurance_percent < 34 then towel
if hisstuns - 1 >= mystuns and round >= 9 and round < 12 and endurance_percent >= 62 and opp = tired then 5H/11/4 (counter)
if hisstuns - 1 >= mystuns and round >= 9 and round < 12 and score < 0 and endurance_percent >= 62 and opp = tired then 5H/11/4 (feint)

I have won a few WTs with Counters, but they were slightly different build what posted here - like less STR and more SPD in general, but meh all my fighters are kinda Freaky build heh

You're absolutely right as both my Counters won WTs being AP down heh

You can win WTs with the efficiently built counterpunchers. You don't always have to get SPD=AGL.

Fighter A...

STR: 18 KP: 0
SPD: 27 AGL: 23
CHN: 12 CND: 17

Would beat...Fighter B

STR: 21 KP: 0
SPD: 24 AGL: 24
CHN: 11 CND: 17

In score and endurance...

Yeah IPs are true, and inevitable, you try your best to manage them. Agile sluggers and ropists probably hurt the most, but in the higher weights, there aren't an abundance of them, so you should fair a little better,

..but you can keep your fighter a counterpuncher his whole career, because technically "Fighter B" is not a counterpuncher, so you couldn't check that off of your WT fighter build checklist.

Just sayin...

I understand your point, not sure if serious, but that means if I use clinch with one of my strong dancers against a taller fighter and win a title, that I won that title with a clincher. Uhh...no. We know its a build in this case.

Again not sure if your serious.