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Event:
HZN 20 Marek v Noeigati
Date: May 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Ghetea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chomofsky.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Chomofsky misses with a looping right.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A cross from Chomofsky lands.
Ghetea with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chomofsky to score with a decent uppercut.
Ghetea takes a swing at Chomofsky's ribcage but misses.
Chomofsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghetea tries to avoid it but Chomofsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghetea to the ground. Ghetea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ghetea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chomofsky throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Chomofsky moved away.
Chomofsky goes for a double leg but Ghetea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghetea continues to drive forward.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ghetea defends it nicely.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Chomofsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghetea works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chomofsky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Chomofsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghetea.
Chomofsky fails to land the takedown.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Ghetea.
Chomofsky misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea wants to land a leg kick but Chomofsky is out of range.
Ghetea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ghetea defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chomofsky.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Ghetea.
Chomofsky stuns Ghetea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chomofsky shoots and misses
and Ghetea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghetea wants to land a leg kick but Chomofsky is out of range.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range. #T2#
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghetea tries to sprawl out of it but Chomofsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghetea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Chomofsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ghetea pinned against the cage. Ghetea gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chomofsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chomofsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ghetea leaves Chomofsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chomofsky misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea stuffs the takedown.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot
and Chomofsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Chomofsky's shoulder, as Chomofsky tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Ghetea scores with a punch to the head.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ghetea lands a jab to the head.
Chomofsky moves away from the strike by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Chomofsky moves out of range.
Ghetea jabs at Chomofsky's body.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Chomofsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown attempt - Ghetea sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ghetea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chomofsky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetea moves away.
Chomofsky closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Chomofsky pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghetea cracks Chomofsky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Chomofsky moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghetea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chomofsky throws a jab when Ghetea was well out of range.
Ghetea is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chomofsky misses with a shot to the body
and Ghetea counters with a stiff right hand.
Chomofsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Chomofsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chomofsky drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Ghetea slips a straight right by Chomofsky.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chomofsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chomofsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Chomofsky misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetea lands a jab-cross combination.
Chomofsky throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Chomofsky takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghetea takes one to the chin there.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chomofsky misses with an uppercut.
Ghetea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chomofsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chomofsky can do to turn this around?
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chomofsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghetea fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chomofsky.
Chomofsky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghetea slaps away a takedown attempt from Chomofsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chomofsky misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Ghetea lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Chomofsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghetea fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chomofsky feints the counter takedown.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chomofsky has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chomofsky drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chomofsky thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Chomofsky might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ghetea has got the better of the exchanges.
Ghetea swings for the body but Chomofsky moves out of range.
#T1#
Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#Chomofsky is rocked!
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chomofsky is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghetea finish him?
Chomofsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Chomofsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chomofsky throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chomofsky manages to avoid it.
Chomofsky is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghetea with a body shot.
Ghetea drops Chomofsky with a naaaaasty hook - Chomofsky is in real trouble here! Ghetea dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HZN 13 Collins v Cartwright
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Noeigati misses with a straight left.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've been told by Noeigati's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Noeigati looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noeigati was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands with an uppercut that bounces Noeigati off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Benjamin Noeigati has been cut.
Noeigati needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Noeigati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noeigati throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea unleashes a big counter combination but Noeigati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Noeigati lands a glancing blow to the side of Ghetea's head.
Ghetea rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noeigati moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Noeigati blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Noeigati was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noeigati misses with a right hand
enabling Ghetea to counter with a crisp jab.
Noeigati thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Noeigati throws a leg kick which misses Ghetea's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghetea tries to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Noeigati moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Ghetea scores with a body shot.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Noeigati counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
A counter left hand to the body from Noeigati misses its target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noeigati blocks a jab.
Noeigati appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Noeigati has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noeigati there as he acknowledges the shot.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses #KD#
and Noeigati counters with a head kick that drops Ghetea to the mat! Ghetea scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T3#
Ghetea throws an off balance right hand
and Noeigati counters with a huge left! Ghetea is in big trouble! He's backing up but Noeigati isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Ghetea from any more damage. A dominating finish by Noeigati!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Noeigati!
Our winner, Benjamin Noeigati, 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:
HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Fochi misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea lands a head shot.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fochi misses with a wild combination.
Fochi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fochi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghetea was well out of range. Poor timing from Fochi.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Fochi slips the punch.
Fochi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That kick from Ghetea tenderised Fochi's leg. Fochi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghetea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Fochi.
Fochi backing away here, and Ghetea unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Fochi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Ghetea - just one landing.
A big left from Fochi misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fochi checks a leg kick.
Fochi is looking to counter punch.
Ghetea walks into a straight right hand from Fochi.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fochi misses the body punch
and Ghetea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Fochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
Fochi punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghetea misses with a straight left.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Ghetea. #T2#
Ghetea moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fochi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fochi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fochi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea misses with a body shot
and Fochi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fochi misses with a double jab.
Ghetea misses with a hook.
Fochi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fochi swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fochi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghetea can pounce on him.
Ghetea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a hook.
Ghetea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghetea cracks a nice hook into Fochi's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghetea.
A right-left combo lands from Ghetea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Fochi misses the target.#T4#
Ghetea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fochi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fochi misses with a hook
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea slips a jab from Fochi.
Fochi misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Fochi throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghetea. That's going to slow Fochi down.
Fochi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Ghetea as he connects with a hook.
Fochi throws out a powerful jab.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fochi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Ghetea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ghetea scores with a nice head shot.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fochi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.#ROC2#Fochi is rocked!
BAM! Ghetea delivers a spinning backfist that drops Fochi like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
HZN 3 Lancaster v Tenryu
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Tai Kung throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Tai Kung lands a front kick.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
Tai Kung looks to throw the jab but Ghetea is out of range.
Ghetea fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tai Kung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tai Kung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghetea motions for Tai Kung to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tai Kung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick lands for Ghetea.
Tai Kung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tai Kung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghetea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tai Kung scrambles back to his feet.
Ghetea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea takes a swing at Tai Kung's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range. #T1#
Ghetea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tai Kung slips a jab and a cross from Ghetea.
Tai Kung misses with a straight right.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Tai Kung avoids it.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghetea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Tai Kung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tai Kung throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tai Kung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Tai Kung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Tai Kung's front leg but catches the back leg as Tai Kung tries to avoid it.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.
Ghetea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tai Kung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghetea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Tai Kung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Tai Kung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung misses with the combination.
Tai Kung stuns Ghetea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tai Kung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A jab from Tai Kung misses.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
Tai Kung defending well as Ghetea loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tai Kung looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Tai Kung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetea.
Ghetea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tai Kung moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghetea staying out of range there.
Tai Kung scores with a hook to the body. Ghetea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Tai Kung misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Ghetea sets himself, and Tai Kung steps forward looking for the clinch! Ghetea avoids it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice shot that snaps Tai Kung's head back.
Tai Kung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ghetea on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghetea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghetea pushes Tai Kung away with a front kick.
Tai Kung throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tai Kung defends it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Tai Kung misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A clash of legs there as Tai Kung blocks the low kick.
Ghetea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tai Kung defending well as Ghetea loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung throws a big counter head kick but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tai Kung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tai Kung tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tai Kung steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tai Kung checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung fakes the leg kick and cracks Ghetea in the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea misses with a low kick as Tai Kung jumps back.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Tai Kung moves out of range.
Tai Kung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T1#
Tai Kung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
Ghetea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Tai Kung misses with a kick to the body.
Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tai Kung defending well as Ghetea loads up on a big left hand.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghetea wants to land a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range.
Ghetea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tai Kung scores with a hook to the body. Ghetea takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Tai Kung counters with a nice body kick.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Tai Kung sizes up Ghetea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghetea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tai Kung is out of range.
Tai Kung walks into a stiff left hand from Ghetea.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea motions for Tai Kung to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Tai Kung blocks the low kick.
Tai Kung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Tai Kung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tai Kung blocks a leg kick.
Tai Kung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghetea throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Tai Kung counters with a nice right hand that sends Ghetea toppling to the canvas! Ghetea scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tai Kung finish him?!#ROC2#Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Tai Kung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Ghetea is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Tai Kung counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Manolito Tai Kung!
Manolito Tai Kung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Moghadam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghetea throws out the jab.
Ghetea drops his hands momentarily and Moghadam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moghadam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Moghadam throws a leg kick but Ghetea checks it.
Moghadam walks into a stiff left hand from Ghetea.
Ghetea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moghadam under the eye.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Moghadam misses the target.
Moghadam ducks right into an uppercut from Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Moghadam instigates a clinch.
Ghetea is leaning against Moghadam and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moghadam's elbow.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Moghadam takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Moghadam.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moghadam misses with a body punch.
Ghetea managing to block the knees to the body from Moghadam.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moghadams head.
Moghadam can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moghadam has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moghadam tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Moghadam misses with a hook to the ribs.
Moghadam with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea tries a body shot but Moghadam blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea digs a right hand into Moghadam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moghadam's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghetea.
Moghadam is breathing heavily.#T2#
Moghadam swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moghadam's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moghadam.
Moghadam throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Moghadam trying to land knees to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand.
Ghetea managing to block the knees to the body from Moghadam.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Moghadam.#BC2#
Ghetea manages to break the clinch.
Moghadam gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ghetea jabs Moghadam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Moghadam doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Moghadam drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Moghadam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Moghadam throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetea swings for the body but Moghadam moves out of range.
Ghetea tests Moghadam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Moghadam throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.#T4#
Ghetea throws a body punch but Moghadam moves out of range.
Moghadam tries to counter by clinching up but Ghetea breaks away and moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghetea. That's going to slow Moghadam down.
Good exchange - Moghadam coming out on top.
A nice leg kick from Ghetea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Moghadam.
Ghetea is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Moghadam with a body shot.
A jab from Moghadam misses.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moghadam.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Ghetea's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ghetea throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Moghadam manages to avoid it.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Moghadam's hands.
Moghadam looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.#KD#
Moghadam drops Ghetea with a beautiful combination! Ghetea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Moghadam is looking for the KO!#ROC#Ghetea is rocked!
Ghetea throws a low kick but Moghadam avoids it.
Ghetea is still on wobbly legs! Can Moghadam finish him?
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!
Ghetea looks up at the clock. Bad move! Moghadam lands a right hand from hell, dropping Ghetea. Moghadam pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haisam Moghadam!
Haisam Moghadam thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 11
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea blocks a jab.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghetea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom sizes up Ghetea with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Metharom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghetea looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Nice shot by Ghetea.#CUT#It looks like Somporn Metharom has been cut.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea 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.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Ghetea throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Ghetea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghetea connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom works Ghetea's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea lands a jab to the head.
Metharom with a jab.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghetea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Metharom. #T3#
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghetea misses the target.
A low kick lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghetea is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Ghetea throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ghetea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metharom on the side of the head.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea is looking to wear down Metharom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ghetea connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Ghetea blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Jab, jab by Ghetea - just one landing.
Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghetea sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Ghetea throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Ghetea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Metharom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ghetea has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghetea fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
A jab from Ghetea misses.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Metharom stuns Ghetea with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ghetea tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick.
Ghetea keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Ghetea half committed to a counter leg kick.
A combination from Ghetea does no damage.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Ghetea's body. Ghetea takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Ghetea defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Ghetea scores with a leg kick.
Metharom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Ghetea scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Ghetea counters with an outside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Ghetea with a nice calf kick.#T4#
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetea.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghetea connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#That has opened up Somporn Metharom's cut even more.
Ghetea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ghetea tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Metharom has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ghetea with a body shot.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghetea misses its target.
Ghetea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetea. Ghetea obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Somporn Metharom's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Metharom backs away, Ghetea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ghetea throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Ghetea jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghetea in his tracks.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Ghetea connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.#T1#
Ghetea fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metharom thinking.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom checks a low kick from Ghetea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Metharom throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Metharom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghetea connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metharom scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom lands a jab.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Ghetea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Metharom throws a big counter head kick but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Metharom checks a low kick from Ghetea.#T3#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
You can see that Metharom has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
Ghetea slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghetea thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
Somporn Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghetea 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
An out of breath Darius Ghetea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
RISE 198
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Breaker or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad. #TD#
Breaker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ghetea did well to prevent Breaker getting side control.
Ghetea has his hands clasped together around Breaker's back. He's all about the action.
Ghetea is looking to control Breaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ghetea avoid being mounted?
Breaker tries to pass to full mount but Ghetea defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Breaker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ghetea sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Breaker prevents Ghetea from improving his position.#T1#
Breaker controlling the action here.
Ghetea is looking for a sweep. Breaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea is still trying to improve position.
Breaker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghetea defends it well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breaker is looking to stall here but Ghetea recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Breaker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ghetea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Breaker is keeping the position for now.
Breaker has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ghetea has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Breaker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Breaker is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Ghetea moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Breaker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Breaker regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghetea doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghetea manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Breaker looking for subs off his back but Ghetea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Breaker wants to control but Ghetea is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Ghetea not doing much here.
Breaker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Bone Breaker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into Ghetea's guard.
Breaker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghetea can do to turn this around?
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
Breaker is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Ghetea makes his way to full guard, as Breaker worked for a kimura.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetea swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Breaker stopping the sweep attempt from Ghetea.
Breaker wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Breaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghetea swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghetea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Breaker is one step ahead there.
Breaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghetea is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Ghetea gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Breaker to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Breaker trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Breaker is really struggling to control Ghetea but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Ghetea has Breaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Breaker slips nicely into half guard.
Ghetea won't allow Breaker to pass to mount.
Breaker is trying to control. Ghetea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Breaker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Breaker is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Breaker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghetea keeps working.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Ghetea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bone Breaker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Breaker throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Ghetea tries to sprawl but Breaker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ghetea tries to roll over but Breaker keeps him under control.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker wants to free his trapped foot but Ghetea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Breaker is stalling here. Ghetea is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Breaker seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ghetea has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bone Breaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker struggling a bit here.
Breaker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at CHECMATE PRIME MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Breaker is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ghetea is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghetea avoids the attempt from Breaker to control.
Breaker manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Ghetea is thwarting Breaker's attempts to control the position.
Ghetea looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Breaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghetea keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Breaker has a hand on Ghetea's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghetea takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Breaker tries to hold on but Ghetea postures up.#T3#
Ghetea sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Breaker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghetea takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Breaker is looking to improve his position but Ghetea isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghetea controlling the pace for now.
Breaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ghetea trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker tries to lock up and control but Ghetea gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Breaker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 194: Goodman v Mesquita 2
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Chomofsky ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Chomofsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chomofsky misses with a shot to the body
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
Ghetea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chomofsky throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Chomofsky looks to land a right hand but Ghetea moved out of range.
Chomofsky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghetea.
Chomofsky with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky slips under a jab.
And Chomofsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ghetea swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chomofsky scores with a jab. Ghetea acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghetea comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Chomofsky throws a shot to the body.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chomofsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghetea circles away.
Chomofsky avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chomofsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea is looking to slow Chomofsky down with leg kicks.
Chomofsky scores with a jab to the head.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Ghetea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chomofsky tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetea fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea shoots in for a double leg but Chomofsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghetea was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.
A nice leg kick from Ghetea, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chomofsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Chomofsky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chomofsky is defended easily by Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chomofsky.#T3#
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Chomofsky.
As Chomofsky backs away, Ghetea returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ghetea's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chomofsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ghetea scrambles back to his feet.
Chomofsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghetea circles away.
Ghetea thuds a left hand into Chomofsky's body.
Ghetea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea throws out a powerful jab.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Chomofsky's front leg but catches the back leg as Chomofsky tries to avoid it.
Ghetea slips under a jab from Chomofsky.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghetea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghetea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chomofsky swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chomofsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chomofsky throws a jab when Ghetea was well out of range.
Chomofsky scores with a nice right hand.
Chomofsky thuds a left hand into Ghetea's body.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Chomofsky keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ghetea throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Chomofsky counters with a takedown into side control.
Chomofsky misses with the ground and pound.
Ghetea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Chomofsky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Chomofsky misses its intended target.
Ghetea fires out a quick counter leg kick but Chomofsky just manages to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomofsky. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Chomofsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chomofsky moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chomofsky throws a hook but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Chomofsky lands a jab to Ghetea's midsection.
Chomofsky throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Ghetea moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chomofsky was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Chomofsky changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Chomofsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea slips a jab from Chomofsky.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ghetea is looking to slow Chomofsky down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghetea.
Chomofsky has a takedown stuffed.
Ghetea connects with a leg kick.
Chomofsky looks for a takedown but Ghetea sprawls well.#T2#
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Chomofsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Chomofsky shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghetea tries to sprawl out of it but Chomofsky keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghetea manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Chomofsky takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Chomofsky lands with a cross.
Chomofsky cracks Ghetea with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ghetea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ghetea lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chomofsky has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chomofsky and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Chomofsky counters with a nice uppercut.
Chomofsky just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Chomofsky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghetea was well out of range. Poor timing from Chomofsky.
Ghetea lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chomofsky with a poor takedown
letting Ghetea counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Chomofsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Chomofsky was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chomofsky throws a good cross that connects.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Chomofsky cracks Ghetea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chomofsky comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chomofsky.#T4#
Chomofsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghetea defends well and Chomofsky ends up having to push Ghetea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghetea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghetea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chomofsky tries to avoid it but Ghetea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chomofsky to the ground. Chomofsky escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Chomofsky as Ghetea shoots in.
Chomofsky with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Chomofsky sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chomofsky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses #TD2#
and Chomofsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chomofsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chomofsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghetea trying to control the position here.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.#R3#
Ghetea lands with a straight right. Chomofsky didn't see that one coming.
Chomofsky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ghetea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chomofsky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ghetea.
Chomofsky misses with a looping right.
Ghetea throws a big counter combination but Chomofsky scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chomofsky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghetea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghetea wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.#T1#
Chomofsky shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghetea counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Chomofsky ducks down to avoid it.
Chomofsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Chomofsky misses the target.
It looked like Ghetea wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chomofsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chomofsky avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ghetea sprawls well. Ghetea wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chomofsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghetea went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Chomofsky on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chomofsky swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Chomofsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Chomofsky is just out of range.
And Chomofsky tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Chomofsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghetea throws a hook but Chomofsky blocks it.
Chomofsky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A jab from Chomofsky misses.
Chomofsky misses with a hook.
Chomofsky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chomofsky takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chomofsky shoots and misses
and Chomofsky takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Chomofsky misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ghetea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Chomofsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T4#
Ghetea managing to control the position.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Ghetea wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Chomofsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghetea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chomofsky. Chomofsky circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chomofsky can do to turn this around?
Ghetea feints and then cracks Chomofsky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chomofsky down.
Chomofsky ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
A countering left hand to the body from Chomofsky misses.
Ghetea throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chomofsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Chomofsky checks a leg kick nicely.
Ghetea walks into a stiff left hand from Chomofsky.
Ghetea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chomofsky.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Chomofsky.
Chomofsky moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Chomofsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Chomofsky takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chomofsky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea swinging wildly here.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Chomofsky checks it #TD2#
so Chomofsky counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chomofsky is standing up over Ghetea. Ghetea looks to escape but Chomofsky dives into side control.
#REVR#
Chomofsky has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Chomofsky looking to finish with strikes here!
#T2#
Ghetea is working to get back to half guard.
Chomofsky wants to take Ghetea's back but he can't do it this time.
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!
Chomofsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghetea is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Chomofsky goes for an armbar but Ghetea turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ghetea. #T3##SUB2#
Chomofsky has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ghetea should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Chomofsky has tightened it up now! Ghetea should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Linkavitch Chomofsky!
Linkavitch Chomofsky is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Linkavitch Chomofsky thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 188: Brown vs Mesquita
Date: Jul 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghetea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghetea has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dragneel misses its intended target.
Dragneel blocks a leg kick.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghetea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Dragneel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dragneel throws a series of punches but Ghetea avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Ghetea misses with a left hand
and Dragneel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ghetea lands an overhand right.#T1#
Ghetea blocks a low kick nicely.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Dragneel's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ghetea sizes up Dragneel with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghetea wants to counter with a clinch but Dragneel pushes him away.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragneel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dragneel tries a low kick but Ghetea avoids it.
Ghetea connects with a right hand. Dragneel shakes it off.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghetea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dragneel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghetea can pounce on him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragneel misses the jab.
Dragneel 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.
A nice side step and Ghetea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut. Ghetea saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea slips a jab from Dragneel.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea takes one to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghetea.
Dragneel drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghetea misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dragneel rather than just go for the knockout.
Ghetea lands with a nice body punch.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Dragneel's body.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut
and Dragneel counters with a nice body shot.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragneel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragneel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Ghetea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragneel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragneel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dragneel throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghetea counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Dragneel misses the shot to the body.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Dragneel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragneel misses with the combination.
Ghetea works Dragneel's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Dragneel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Ghetea finds it's way through Dragneel's defenses.
Dragneel throws a body punch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Dragneel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dragneel throws a leg kick
and Ghetea makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ghetea lands a nice shot that snaps Dragneel's head back.
#CL2#
Ghetea forces Dragneel back against the cage and clinches.
Dragneel trying to stall but Ghetea improves his position.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dragneel is looking to control Ghetea's arms but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dragneel has his back to the cage.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's time! Dragneel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dragneel connects with a body shot.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea thuds a left hand into Dragneel's body.
Dragneel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dragneel cracks Ghetea with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghetea checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch combination from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range.
Dragneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
Dragneel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ghetea just manages to avoid it.
Dragneel throws a jab when Ghetea was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Ghetea.
Ghetea cracks a nice hook into Dragneel's ribs.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dragneel is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Dragneel moves forwards but Ghetea connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Darius Ghetea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghetea lands a jab to Dragneel's midsection.#T1#
Ghetea slips a straight right by Dragneel.
Dragneel needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Dragneel is looking to chop away at Ghetea's legs.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel walks into a stiff left hand from Ghetea.
Ghetea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dragneel.#CL2#
Ghetea clinches.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragneel throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dragneel lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea is leaning against Dragneel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Dragneel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Ghetea manages to break the clinch.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghetea swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea cracks Dragneel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dragneel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dragneel misses with a straight right.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dragneel moves out of range of the leg kick from Ghetea.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Dragneel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghetea is out of range.
Dragneel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Dragneel blocks the leg kick.
Ghetea lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Ghetea with a hook.
A jab from Dragneel misses.
A little jabbing left from Ghetea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dragneel slips a jab and a cross from Ghetea.
Ghetea is looking to chop away at Dragneel's legs.
Dragneel appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Dragneel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dragneel misses with a left hand
and Ghetea counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice uppercut there from Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghetea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dragneel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dragneel.
Ghetea connects with a nice looking jab.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dragneel attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel misses with a kick to the body.
Ghetea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body. Dragneel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Ghetea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea tries to work over Dragneel's front leg with a kick but Dragneel checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Dragneel.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darius Ghetea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Dragneel.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Ghetea tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dragneel's elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Ghetea.
#T1#
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dragneel prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea cracks Dragneel with a nice body shot.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Dragneel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea misses with a body punch.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Dragneel is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Dragneel controls his hands.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
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!
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea pushes Dragneel back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand.
Dragneel is trying to break the clinch but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
A short left from Ghetea.
Ghetea digs a right hand into Dragneel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dragneel's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a shot to the head.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragneels head.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea. #T3#
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Ghetea presses Dragneel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
Dragneel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea working aggressively here.
Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Dragneel's ribcage. Dragneel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghetea lands with a right to the head.
Dragneel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghetea gets through Dragneel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea. #T4#
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Dragneel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Dragneel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea keeps control of Dragneel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dragneel has had enough of the clinch but Ghetea keeps him there for the moment.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dragneel fails to land.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dragneel.#BC#
Dragneel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Ghetea lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dragneel connects with a body shot that sends Ghetea's belly button to the back.
Dragneel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragneel checks a leg kick.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea misses with a two punch combination.
Dragneel misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea connects with a leg kick.
Ghetea checks a low kick from Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.
Dragneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghetea manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragneel lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Ghetea scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dragneel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Dragneel moves out of range.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
Ghetea connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Dragneel's ribs.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Dragneel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Dragneel misses.
Dragneel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Ghetea has Dragneel up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards.
A short uppercut from Ghetea. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Dragneel avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea tries to work over Dragneel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragneel.
Dragneel throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Dragneel blocks an uppercut.
Dragneel blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragneel backwards. #BC#
Dragneel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dragneel swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dragneel throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Dragneel takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Ghetea misses with an uppercut. Dragneel saw that one coming.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dragneel motions for Ghetea to come forward. Dragneel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea throws the left hand but Dragneel avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Ghetea misses.
Dragneel misses with a hook.
Dragneel fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghetea tests Dragneel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
The crowd cheers as Ghetea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragneel doesn't seem phased though.
Dragneel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dragneel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel misses with an uppercut
and Ghetea counters with a low kick, right behind Dragneel 's knee.
Ghetea swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ghetea punishes Dragneel's body with a nice straight punch.
Dragneel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ghetea at a distance.
Dragneel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Dragneel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dragneel buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ghetea.
Ghetea takes one to the side of the head.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Dragneel moved away.
Ghetea tries to land a leg kick but Dragneel saw it coming and moves away.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dragneel lands a slapping body shot.
Ghetea with a nice calf kick.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
Dragneel ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Dragneel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragneel checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Ghetea throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghetea misses with a body shot
and Dragneel counters with a one-two to the body.
Dragneel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Dragneel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dragneel misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Dragneel misses.
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Dragneel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dragneel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghetea is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dragneel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ghetea counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghetea misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Dragneel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ghetea finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Natsu Dragneel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dragneel misses with a body kick.
Ghetea throws out a counter right but Dragneel avoids it with no problem.
Ghetea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dragneel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghetea slips under a jab from Dragneel.
Ghetea let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ghetea scoring well with a low kick there.
Dragneel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea throws a body punch but Dragneel moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dragneel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragneel.
Ghetea dodges the punch combination from Dragneel.
Dragneel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Dragneel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghetea throws an overhand right that lands on Dragneel's shoulder, as Dragneel tries to avoid the shot.
Dragneel feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dragneel looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
Dragneel misses with a low kick.
Ghetea tries a low kick but Dragneel avoids it.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dragneel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ghetea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghetea connects with a body shot.
Dragneel takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dragneel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ghetea counters with a three punch combo that has Dragneel backing up. Dragneel nods at Ghetea to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghetea throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragneel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghetea misses with a hook. Dragneel ducked under it nicely.
Dragneel misses with a wild combination.
Ghetea keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dragneel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darius Ghetea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragneel.
A low kick lands for Ghetea.
Dragneel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragneel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dragneel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea misses with a takedown attempt
and Dragneel counters with a big head kick but Ghetea shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghetea 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is the new welterweight champion!
Darius Ghetea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 177
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Honorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honorio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghetea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honorio misses with a takedown #CL#
and Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Honorio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honorio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghetea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Honorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Honorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honorio backwards.
Ghetea can't find room to land a body shot as Honorio controls the action.
#BC2#
Honorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Honorio as he connects with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a low kick as Honorio jumps back.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Honorio or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad.
It looked like Ghetea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Ghetea wants to slow Honorio down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Honorio clinches up against the cage.
Honorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Honorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Honorio rushes Ghetea and presses him up against the cage.
Honorio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Honorio avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honorio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honorio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
Ghetea pushes Honorio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honorio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Ghetea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honorio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghetea.
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!
Honorio tries to clinch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Honorio is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Honorio blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
Honorio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honorio misses with a two punch combination.
Ghetea misses the body punch #CL2#
and Honorio counters by clinching up.
Honorio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Honorio.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honorio. #T3##TD2#
Honorio jumps guard.
Ghetea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea preventing the sweep.
Honorio is trying to control the position but Ghetea postures up. #SUB2#
Honorio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghetea uses it to pass to side control.
Ghetea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Ghetea content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Honorio tries to improve position but can't.
Ghetea controls the position.
Ghetea trying to control the position but Honorio is working away.
Honorio tries to buck Ghetea off but Ghetea is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea 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#
Honorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea is looking to counter the offense by Honorio and move into the clinch.
Vinicius Honorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honorio scores with a shot to the body.
Honorio fails with the takedown.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Honorio's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Honorio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
Honorio scores with a punch to the head.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Honorio moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Honorio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Honorio misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Ghetea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body punch.
Honorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Honorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honorio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Honorio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Honorio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea wants to sweep here but Honorio controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ghetea holds on and takes a little breather. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honorio controlling from the top position.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghetea's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghetea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honorio on the side of the head.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
The crowd cheers as Ghetea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honorio doesn't seem phased though.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Honorio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Honorio is pressing down on Ghetea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghetea is holding on for now.
Ghetea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honorio.
Honorio wants to advance to full mount but Ghetea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ghetea wants to sweep but no luck.
Honorio throwing strikes from guard but Ghetea blocks nicely.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea keeping full guard, as Honorio tries to pass. #T4#
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honorio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghetea's guard. #SUB2#
Honorio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghetea defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Honorio 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Honorio ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a low kick as Honorio jumps back.
Honorio shoots in and drives through. Ghetea sprawls well.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Honorio ducks right into an uppercut from Ghetea.
Honorio avoids the head kick by Ghetea.
Honorio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Honorio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea works Honorio's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Honorio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghetea defends well and Honorio ends up having to push Ghetea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghetea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
Ghetea wants to clinch.
Honorio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghetea can pounce on him.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Honorio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honorio can do to turn this around?
Honorio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws out a leg kick but Honorio moves out of range and Ghetea only half commits.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Honorio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Honorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghetea throws out the jab.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Ghetea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honorio.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghetea motions for Honorio to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Honorio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Honorio goes for a double leg but Ghetea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghetea continues to drive forward.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Honorio sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Honorio looking to score a takedown here. Ghetea is defending well but Honorio drives through and ends up in Ghetea's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honorio throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Ghetea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honorio manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Honorio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghetea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honorio is trying to hold Ghetea in close to prevent damage but Ghetea has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetea is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Honorio tries to roll over but Ghetea keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea wants to free his trapped foot but Honorio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghetea has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
A relieved looking Darius Ghetea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 170
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghetea misses with a hook to the body
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kamara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Kamara moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Ghetea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kamara takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Kamara is just out of range.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Ghetea takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Ghetea.
Kamara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ghetea. That's going to slow Kamara down.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamara.
Kamara throws the left hand but Ghetea avoids the punch easily.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamara swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Kamara landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kamara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Kamara.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamara tries to land knees in the clinch but Ghetea avoids the damage to the body.
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Kamara blocking some punches.
Kamara throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kamara blocking some punches.
A short left from Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A body shot lands from Ghetea.
Kamara pushes Ghetea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Kamara misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kamara can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
Ghetea on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kamara backwards.
Kamara landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Kamara blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
Kamara softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara takes a shot to the head.
Kamara tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghetea avoids it.
Kamara lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghetea.
Ghetea goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kamara prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kamara.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamara controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kamara backwards. #T4#
Kamara misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamara scores a nice knee to the body.
Kamara has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
A short left from Ghetea.
Kamara tries a body shot but Ghetea blocks it.
Kamara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kamara lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Ghetea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kamara unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghetea lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Kamara lands with a short shot to the head.
Kamara goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kamara.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Kamara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A combination from Kamara does no damage.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kamara.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there
and Kamara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
A low kick from Ghetea misses
and Kamara counters with a big right hand! Oh Ghetea is in trouble here! Kamara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Cejka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Cejka. That snapped Ghetea's head back.
#CL2#
Ghetea darts in and clinches Cejka up against the cage.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cejka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cejka backwards.
Cejka works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Cejka stalling against the cage.
Cejka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Cejka blocks it.
Ghetea holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Cejka fails to land.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Cejka blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea lands with a right to the head.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Cejka controls his hands.
Ghetea blocking some punches.
Ghetea digs a right hand into Cejka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cejka's gas tank.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cejka misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea can't find room to land a body shot as Cejka controls the action.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Cejka can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
Ghetea is working for takedown but Cejka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ghetea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cejka is breathing heavily.
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Cejka is rocked!#T2#
Ghetea dips a shoulder and cracks Cejka with a mighty uppercut! Cejka falls back against the cage and Ghetea unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cejka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ghetea screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
Our winner, Darius Ghetea, 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:
RISE 151
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghetea doesn't manage to clinch there - Chomofsky circles away.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Ghetea clinches up against the cage.
Chomofsky pushes Ghetea back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea tries to work over Chomofsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ghetea breaks the clinch.
Chomofsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chomofsky throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chomofsky feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gheteas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Chomofsky feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Chomofsky is looking to advance position but Ghetea has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Chomofsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghetea has a good base and remains in mount.
Ghetea looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chomofsky wants to control but Ghetea is having none of it.
Ghetea controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Chomofsky is looking to get to half guard.
Ghetea controlling the pace for now.
Chomofsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Ghetea wants to control the pace but Chomofsky is squirming around nicely.
Chomofsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ghetea avoids the attempt from Chomofsky to control.
Chomofsky is looking to get to half guard.
Ghetea controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ghetea wants to control but instead Chomofsky manages to regain half guard.
Ghetea controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chomofsky tries to get to full guard but Ghetea has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Darius Ghetea will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chomofsky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chomofsky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Chomofsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghetea.
Ghetea looks to score with a jab to the body but Chomofsky is just out of range.
Ghetea tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Chomofsky counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chomofsky is pushing down on Ghetea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghetea is fighting to maintain full guard but Chomofsky has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghetea is in trouble now - Chomofsky has advanced to mount!
Ghetea regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chomofsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Chomofsky is looking for submissions but instead, Ghetea has regained full guard.
#T1#
Chomofsky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghetea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ghetea pulls Chomofsky in close to prevent any damage.
Chomofsky looking to sit in guard and control but Ghetea gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ghetea content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Chomofsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #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.#SUB#
Chomofsky looking for subs off his back but Ghetea has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chomofsky is looking to control Ghetea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chomofsky avoid being mounted?#T3#
Ghetea content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Chomofsky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chomofsky is looking for a sweep. Ghetea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Ghetea seems content to control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chomofsky works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chomofsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghetea manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chomofsky wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Chomofsky controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghetea is pulling down on Chomofsky's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Linkavitch Chomofsky dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Ghetea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Ghetea rushes Chomofsky and presses him up against the cage.
Chomofsky blocks an uppercut.
Chomofsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chomofsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chomofsky is trying to pull guard but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Linkavitch Chomofsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chomofsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Ghetea keeps control of Chomofsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chomofsky backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghetea.
Ghetea is leaning against Chomofsky and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Chomofsky.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Chomofsky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Chomofsky has hold of one of Ghetea's legs. Ghetea is fighting the takedown attempt but Chomofsky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ghetea has control of Chomofsky's left arm, preventing Chomofsky from doing any damage.
Chomofsky throwing strikes from guard but Ghetea blocks nicely. #T2#
Chomofsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghetea is keeping the position for now.
Chomofsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ghetea trying to control the position here.
Chomofsky won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
Ghetea has momentary wrist control but Chomofsky slips an elbow through the middle.#T3#
Chomofsky won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Chomofsky from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chomofsky shoots in for a double leg but Ghetea sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A jab from Ghetea misses.
Ghetea throws a hook to the side of Chomofsky's head but Chomofsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chomofsky thuds his right hand into Ghetea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Chomofsky.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chomofsky tries to counter with a takedown but Ghetea is quick to defend against it.
Ghetea throws a hook to the side of Chomofsky's head but Chomofsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chomofsky takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Chomofsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chomofsky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a left hand
and Chomofsky counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Chomofsky scores with a nice right hand.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chomofsky manages to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea is looking to clinch.
Chomofsky shoots in for a takedown but Ghetea shows good takedown defense.
Ghetea tries to counter with a clinch but Chomofsky shakes him off and moves away.
Chomofsky throws a shot from downtown. Ghetea moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea throws a good cross that connects.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Chomofsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea tries to clinch but Chomofsky is having none of it.
Ghetea lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chomofsky at a distance.
Chomofsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ghetea has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 140
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Kamara appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ghetea throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghetea wants to clinch but Kamara slips to the side
and Kamara counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kamara.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Ghetea blocks it.
Ghetea wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghetea misses the target.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kamara paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kamara 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. #T1#
Ghetea misses with a straight left.
Kamara throws a quick counter head kick but Ghetea was just out of range.
Ghetea throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ghetea misses with an uppercut.
And Kamara counters with a quick kick to the body but Ghetea blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kamara.#CUT#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.
Ghetea wants to clinch
and Kamara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Kamara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kamara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Kamara keeps it at a distance.
Kamara looks to land a body kick but Ghetea moved away.
Kamara sets himself, and Ghetea steps forward looking for the clinch! Kamara avoids it this time.
Kamara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Kamara counters with a stiff right hand.
Kamara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kamara counters with a crisp right that sends Ghetea to the canvas! Kamara follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 130
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghetea wants to clinch.
Rivers misses with a looping left.
Rivers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Rivers blocks a jab.
Ghetea slips under a jab.
Rivers lands with a good body shot.
Ghetea staying out of range there.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghetea jabs Rivers right on the nose. Rivers blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea throws a hook but Rivers blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Rivers.
Rivers slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea scores with a hook.#T1#
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Rivers.
#CL2#
Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Rivers is looking for a takedown.
Ghetea blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea is pressed up against the cage. Rivers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ghetea down to the mat. Ghetea avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ghetea thuds his right hand into Rivers's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rivers swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghetea.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Rivers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghetea's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rivers looks to land a right hand but Ghetea moved out of range.#CL2#
Ghetea takes the fight into the clinch.
Rivers is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghetea pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Rivers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghetea won't allow it.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Rivers.
Rivers tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Rivers is trying to pull guard but Ghetea turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ghetea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ghetea pushes Rivers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Rivers blocking some punches.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Rivers tries for a takedown but Ghetea manages to get underhooks.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Ghetea.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Nice body punch from Ghetea. #T3#
Ghetea tries to work over Rivers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetea works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rivers is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Ghetea.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Rivers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea lands a left hand.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivers.
Rivers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghetea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rivers.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Rivers.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Ghetea.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea blocks a body shot from Rivers.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rivers backwards.
Rivers takes a shot to the head.
Rivers is trying to break the clinch but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
Ghetea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivers misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
Rivers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivers struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Ghetea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea 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#
Rivers swings for the body but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea connects with a right hand. Rivers shakes it off.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rivers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetea moves away.
Ghetea ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rivers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghetea was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A cross from Ghetea lands.
Rivers walks into a jab.
Rivers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ghetea steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rivers.
The crowd cheers as Ghetea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rivers doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Rivers is rocked!#KD2#
Ghetea feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rivers sprawling to the canvas! Rivers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ghetea finish him?!
Oh Rivers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Rivers.#CL2#
Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Ghetea.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rivers tries to pull guard but Ghetea forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Rivers's ribcage. Rivers let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Rivers's head.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Rivers fails to pull guard.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a big right hand that drops Rivers! The killer instinct kicks in and Ghetea finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ghetea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
A victorious Darius Ghetea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP MAX
Date: Oct 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghetea fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Hawking on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Hawking.
Hawking has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Hawking avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawking closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hawking uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Hawking takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawking.
Ghetea 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.
Ghetea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hawking manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Hawking throws a shot from downtown. Ghetea moves away and avoids it.
Hawking walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Hawking looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Ghetea closes the distance and clinches.
Ghetea manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
Hawking wants to stall.
Hawking is trying to force a seperation but Ghetea has the dominant position.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hawking takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hawking blocks an uppercut.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
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!
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Hawking tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hawking taking a breather.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Ghetea pushes Hawking back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hawking leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a left hand.
#BC#
Hawking breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hawking.
Ghetea wants to counter with a clinch but Hawking pushes him away.#CL2#
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Hawking.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Hawking trying to control the position but instead, Ghetea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hawking into the cage.
Ghetea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawking misses with some punches.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Hawking fails to land.
Hawking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hawking prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawking or not.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawking lands a left hand.
Hawking is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawking lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea swings wildly with an uppercut but Hawking uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hawking fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stephen Hawking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Ghetea.
Hawking takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
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.#R2##CL2#
Ghetea rushes Hawking and presses him up against the cage.
Hawking leaning against his opponent.
Hawking throws a head punch that misses.
Hawking blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawking working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hawking working hard to break the clinch.
Hawking misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Hawking looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawking.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawking taking a breather.
Come on Hawking - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hawking gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghetea softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Hawking is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns Hawking into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Hawking misses with some punches.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hawking is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hawking lands with a right to the head.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hawking lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ghetea has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
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!
Hawking trying to stall but Ghetea improves his position.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Hawking lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darius Ghetea seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ghetea lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hawkings head.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hawking fails to land.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Hawking is looking to control Ghetea's arms but Ghetea gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hawking has his back to the cage.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Hawking misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ghetea is working Hawking over against the cage.
Ghetea prevents Hawking from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Ghetea.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ghetea blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hawking takes a shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Ghetea works on Hawking's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hawking backwards.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Ghetea is working Hawking over against the cage.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawking blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a right hand. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea. #BC2#
Ghetea breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Ghetea has managed to clinch.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Hawking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hawking tries to stall but Ghetea uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ghetea struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawking controls his hands.
Hawking wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hawking stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hawking.
Hawking has a couple of punches blocked by Ghetea.
Ghetea gets through Hawking's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hawking is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ghetea is keeping busy.
Hawking misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hawking's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Ghetea works Hawking's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea 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.
Ghetea with a nice cross.
Ghetea will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darius Ghetea seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghetea fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like Hawking wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Decent striking displayed by Ghetea there.#CL2#
Ghetea has Hawking up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea pushes Hawking back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawking misses with a punch on the inside.
Hawking prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hawking breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Hawking loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hawking is looking to counter punch.
Ghetea looks to land a combination. Hawking sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawking swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghetea moves in looking to clinch but Hawking pushes him off.
Ghetea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hawking.
Ghetea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hawking swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea wants to clinch but Hawking slips to the side
and Hawking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghetea is looking to clinch but Hawking is avoiding it.
#T2#
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hawking misses the target.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea feints a jab promting Hawking to slip. Ghetea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hawking slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ghetea scores with a jab. Hawking acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea clobbers Hawking with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Hawking's ribs.
Ghetea lands with a shot to the body.
Ghetea wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghetea scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawking doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghetea lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawking is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ghetea's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Ghetea with a jab.#T3#
Ghetea with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawking circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghetea looks to clinch
and Hawking connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Hawking gets tackled into the cage by Ghetea. Ghetea maintains the clinch.
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghetea blocking some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Hawking's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Hawking working aggressively here.
Ghetea has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
#BC2#
Ghetea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hawking.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Hawking's body.
Ghetea cracks Hawking with a good jab.#T4##CL2#
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Hawking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hawking up against the cage.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hawking swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Hawking backwards. #ROC2#Hawking is rocked!#KD2#
Ghetea drops Hawking onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hawking is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Hawking is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Hawking.
Ghetea unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hawking! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Ghetea is unloading with more strikes now! Hawking drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
Darius Ghetea is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Darius Ghetea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghetea lands with a good body shot.
Ghetea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Ghetea fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cozad, pushing him back against the cage.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Cozad manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Ghetea. That snapped Cozad's head back.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Ghetea misses its intended target.
Ghetea throws out a powerful jab.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cozad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghetea moves away from the strike by Cozad.
Cozad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghetea lands with a right hand.
Ghetea tries to clinch but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghetea defending well as Cozad loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea tries to clinch there but Cozad circles away.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cozad.
#T1#
Ghetea misses with a combination
and Cozad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Darius Ghetea has been cut.#CL#
Ghetea closes the distance and pushes Cozad back into the cage.
Cozad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghetea backwards.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ghetea lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Cozad lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea has a couple of punches blocked by Cozad.
A short right from Ghetea.
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea avoiding damage as Cozad throws knees to the body.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Ghetea.
Ghetea keeps control of Cozad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cozad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cozad blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghetea has Cozad pushed against the cage.
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cozad throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Ghetea lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cozad looks winded!
Ghetea cracks Cozad with a nice body shot.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Cozad misses with some punches.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Cozad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ghetea lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Cozad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cozad misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ghetea slowing the pace effectively.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.
Cozad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cozad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghetea is defending well for now.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not. #TD#
Cozad is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ghetea is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cozad to the mat. Cozad regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cozad is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ghetea dives into side control.
#REVB#
Ghetea is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Ghetea's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cozad is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Ghetea is controlling him well.
Ghetea definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea wants to stand but Cozad is controlling his arm.
Ghetea slows the pace down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Ghetea's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Cozad misses with a wild body shot.
Cozad throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Pope Cozad has been cut.
Cozad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghetea finds it's way round the side to connect with Cozad's head.
Ghetea avoids a kick to the body.
As Cozad tries to get set, Ghetea tries to push him back and clinch up but Cozad manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.
Cozad needs to keep his hands up - Ghetea had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Ghetea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad misses with a series of wild punches.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Cozad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ghetea to score with a decent uppercut.
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Ghetea tries to close the distance and clinch but Cozad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cozad misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Cozad throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cozad manages to circle out of the way.
Jab by Ghetea.
Cozad ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghetea moves away.
Cozad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghetea tries to counter by clinching up but Cozad breaks away and moves out of range.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the head.
Cozad keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Ghetea finds it's target.
Ghetea smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghetea moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Cozad is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Ghetea. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghetea.
Cozad with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Cozad keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Ghetea lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ghetea.
Ghetea moves out of range as Cozad strikes.
Ghetea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cozad manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ghetea cracks Cozad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghetea works Cozad's body with a nice hook.
Cozad fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghetea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cozad is looking to land body kicks.
Cozad fails to land with a series of punches.
Cozad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cozad misses the jab.
Cozad tries to move into range but Ghetea moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ghetea scores with a jab.
Cozad lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Ghetea gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetea lands a shot to the body.
Cozad lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cozad blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghetea creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cozad can do to turn this around?
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cozad lands a shoulder strike.
Cozad looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghetea.
Cozad is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cozad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cozad backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea gets through Cozad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghetea scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Ghetea as the two fighters clinch.
#T4#
Ghetea scores with a shoulder strike.
Cozad looking to slow down the pace here.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cozad or not.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Cozad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghetea throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cozads head.
Ghetea lands an uppercut.#ROC#Cozad is rocked!
Ghetea pushes Cozad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cozad is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghetea finish him?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cozad.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Cozad.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #KD#
Ghetea drops Cozad onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cozad is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghetea lands a big right hand that drops Cozad! The killer instinct kicks in and Ghetea finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ghetea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
A victorious Darius Ghetea thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
KOP DOPE
Date: Sep 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ghetea moves into range and clinches up with Douglas.
Ghetea working aggressively here.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghetea lands with a left to the head.
Douglas tries to work over Ghetea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Douglas.
Douglas trying to control the position but instead, Ghetea has worked for underhooks and has pushed Douglas into the cage.
Ghetea doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Douglas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Douglas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land. #T1#
Douglas misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghetea throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Douglas tries to pull guard but Ghetea holds him up against the cage and eventually Douglas drops back down to his feet.
Ghetea lands a body shot.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Douglas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Douglas can't find room to land a body shot as Ghetea controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Douglas fails to land.
Douglas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
Douglas blocks a body shot from Ghetea.
Douglas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghetea pushes Douglas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Ghetea lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas prevents a body shot from Ghetea.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea prevents a body shot from Douglas.
Douglas struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Ghetea lands a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Douglas.
A short right from Ghetea.
Ghetea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Douglas stalling in the clinch but Ghetea improves position.
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ghetea.
Douglas blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Ghetea.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douglas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghetea's elbow.
Ghetea tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghetea tries a body shot but Douglas blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Ghetea fails to land.
Ghetea fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ghetea misses with a punch to the body.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea throws a head punch that misses.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea cracks Douglas with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ghetea on the inside.
Ghetea digs a right hand underneath Douglas's ribcage. Douglas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
Ghetea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Douglas backwards. #T4#
Nice body punch from Ghetea.
Ghetea lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghetea lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Douglas or not.
Ghetea lands a left hand that snaps the head of Douglas backwards.
We've been informed that Ghetea has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghetea lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Douglas.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghetea. #ROC2#Douglas is rocked!
Ghetea lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oh Douglas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Ghetea scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghetea creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Douglas with a big uppercut! Douglas tries to clinch up but Ghetea pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Douglas to the mat! Douglas covers up and Ghetea unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darius Ghetea!
A very excited looking Darius Ghetea made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ghetea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ghetea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Zoe Jab has been cut.
Ghetea tries to clinch up but Jab circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Ghetea has closed the distance and engaged Jab in a clinch.
Ghetea drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jab gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ghetea tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea has Jab pressed against the cage, preventing Jab from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jab.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jab.
Ghetea misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghetea misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Ghetea - that landed with a thud.
Ghetea lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghetea lands a hook that snaps the head of Jab backwards.
Ghetea lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jab backwards.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghetea pushes Jab back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jab is breathing heavily.
Ghetea lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a shot to the side of Jab's head. #ROC2#Jab is rocked!
Ghetea pushes Jab against the cage. Ghetea is working some dirty boxing. Ghetea pushes off with a quick right hook! Jab goes down! Jab tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ghetea moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darius Ghetea!
An out of breath Darius Ghetea thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Ghetea lands a slapping body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghetea blocks the leg kick.
Ghetea stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ghetea wants it to stay on the feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ghetea, as that shot connected.
Ghetea getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jimmers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Jimmers tries to get set, Ghetea tries to push him back and clinch up but Jimmers manages to avoid the attempt.
Jimmers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ghetea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jimmers throws a head kick that misses.
Ghetea fakes the body blow, causing Jimmers to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jimmers goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darius Ghetea!
During a confident post fight interview, Darius Ghetea thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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