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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 13 p4p, 83 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Darius Ghetea could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samson Buddha's chin.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghetea lands a jab.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ghetea on the side of the head.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ghetea won't be happy with that.
Buddha trying to control the position but Ghetea is working away.
Ghetea struggling a bit here.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Ghetea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ghetea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea is trying to work for a sweep but Buddha has mounted him!
Buddha is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ghetea can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
Ghetea wants to hold on but Buddha pushes him away.
Ghetea is trying desperately to improve position.
Buddha takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ghetea can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a head shot.
Buddha wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in Animal Fight Club inform me that Buddha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghetea squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Ghetea defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Buddha.
Ghetea avoids a series of strikes thrown by Buddha.
Ghetea working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea tries to hold on but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha looking to control but Ghetea is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Buddha misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ghetea is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buddha throwing strikes here but Ghetea is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from getting the reversal.
Ghetea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is controlling the pace.
Buddha is looking to advance position but Ghetea won't allow it.
Ghetea trying to control here.
Ghetea tries to get to full guard but Buddha has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the body from Ghetea misses
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Buddha misses with a looping right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha checks it.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghetea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghetea.
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a body shot.
Ghetea throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ghetea!
Ghetea misses with a hook. Buddha ducked under it nicely.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a looping right.
Ghetea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Ghetea tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghetea scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha misses with a hook
and Ghetea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Buddha.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghetea swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Buddha lands with a cross.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ghetea waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buddha.
A nice side step and Buddha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ghetea throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot to the body.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha with a jab.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghetea lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Ghetea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Buddha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghetea lands a nice hook to Buddha's body. Buddha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ghetea lands a right hook to the body.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Buddha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghetea. Ghetea obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea thumps Buddha with a low kick.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Ghetea, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Ghetea missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Buddha is predictable there
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghetea - that will leave a mark!
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with the left hand. Buddha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghetea works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Ghetea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Ghetea.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick.
Buddha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghetea steps away.
Ghetea tries to land a leg kick but Buddha saw it coming and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghetea.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Ghetea ducks down to avoid it.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha avoids it.
Buddha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Ghetea's ribs.
Ghetea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha shoots and misses
and Ghetea counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Buddha with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha checks a low kick from Ghetea.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Buddha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha throws a body kick that misses
and Ghetea counters with a nice leg kick.
Buddha with a nice calf kick.
Jab by Ghetea.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha moves out of range as Ghetea strikes.
And Buddha tries to counter it with a takedown but Ghetea pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throws a low kick but Ghetea moves out of range easily.
Ghetea's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
An inside leg kick from Buddha misses.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ghetea scores with a punch to the head.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghetea scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddha should have avoided that one.
Buddha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ghetea scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Ghetea misses the jab.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghetea.
Buddha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ghetea defends it well.
Ghetea takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Buddha lunges at Ghetea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ghetea's hand.
Ghetea swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buddha counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Ghetea throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to clinch up but Buddha keeps it at a distance.
Ghetea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buddha. Buddha obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Ghetea throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a body kick.
Ghetea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ghetea on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
Ghetea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghetea misses with a series of wild punches.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghetea momentarily.
Buddha throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Ghetea misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha works Ghetea's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Buddha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Ghetea's head but Ghetea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Ghetea's belly button to the back.
Buddha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghetea misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Ghetea drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Ghetea is predictable there
and Buddha counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghetea tries to buck Buddha off but Buddha is having none of it.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Ghetea is not content to let Buddha control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghetea is just out of range.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Buddha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It seemed like Buddha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghetea thuds his shin into the meat of Buddha's side.
Ghetea ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea moves to clinch but Buddha breaks away
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ghetea wants to control the position but Buddha says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Buddha content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha thows a huge punch but Ghetea dodges it nicely.
Buddha wants to take a breather but Ghetea is having none of it.
Buddha not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Buddha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Buddha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghetea has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea is defending against the submission attempts here by Buddha.
Buddha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Ghetea.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ghetea.
Buddha slips a straight right by Ghetea.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea throws a low kick but Buddha moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Buddha drops his hands momentarily and Ghetea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ghetea lands with a nice combination. Buddha backs away looking to recover.
Ghetea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Buddha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Buddha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Buddha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghetea misses with a two punch combination.
Buddha with the counter takedown but Ghetea avoids it easily.
Ghetea throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha looks to throw a body kick
and Ghetea counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghetea has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Buddha.
I think Buddha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:48
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
Darius Ghetea retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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