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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 14 p4p, 88 weight class) and Samson Buddha (ranked 4 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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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Buddha!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buddha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghetea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ghetea works Buddha's body with a nice hook.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with a shoot takedown. Ghetea fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghetea seems keen to control Buddha's posture.
Buddha preventing the sweep.
Ghetea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Buddha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghetea's guard.
Ghetea has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Buddha is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha stops Ghetea from getting back to his feet.
Ghetea is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha passes into side.
Ghetea tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ghetea is working hard here to advance position.
Sloppy strikes there by Buddha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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 wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy.
Ghetea keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Buddha is looking to take a break and control but Ghetea is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buddha is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ghetea trying to hold on to Buddha's head to control him but Buddha postures up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Ghetea keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to control but Buddha is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddha wants to work for an arm triangle but Ghetea is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ghetea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Buddha.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Ghetea is staying active underneath Buddha, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea tries to roll over but Buddha keeps him under control.
Ghetea keeping control of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ghetea under the eye.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A jab from Ghetea misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Buddha misses.
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Buddha lands a jab to the head.
Ghetea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Buddha! But no joy.
Ghetea throws a leg kick which misses Buddha's front leg but catches the back leg as Buddha tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Ghetea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghetea misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghetea throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Ghetea.
Buddha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ghetea counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Ghetea tries to land a front kick but Buddha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darius Ghetea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghetea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Ghetea was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghetea throws a chopping leg kick but Buddha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A good leg kick by Ghetea.
Buddha looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ghetea is trying to control but can't.
Buddha seems to be working for a kimura but Ghetea defends the submission attempt.
Ghetea is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghetea has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghetea is retaining full guard.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Ghetea keeping full guard, as Buddha tries to pass.
Ghetea is trying to control the position but Buddha postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buddha with a jab.
Ghetea thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghetea ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Ghetea misses with a right hand
and Buddha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha jabs Ghetea right on the nose. Ghetea blinks but takes it well.
Ghetea closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ghetea needs to keep his hands up - Buddha had a free shot at his head there.
Ghetea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha scores with the left hand. Ghetea knows he should have avoided that one.
Buddha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Buddha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samson Buddha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buddha punishes Ghetea's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghetea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Ghetea throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghetea throws a leg kick that is checked
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buddha prevents Ghetea from improving his position.
Ghetea keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea is looking to improve his position.
Buddha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea wants to get back to full guard but Buddha has mounted him!
Buddha controlling the pace for now.
Buddha with shots to the head and body - Ghetea looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ghetea can't escape the position.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson Buddha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha lands a couple of good shots and Ghetea has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ghetea tries to break free.
Ghetea turns into Buddha and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghetea won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Ghetea wants to stand but Buddha has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buddha controls Ghetea momentarily but Ghetea frees himself.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ghetea sitting in guard here, content to control.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghetea showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ghetea wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Ghetea wants to get up but he can't break Buddha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghetea takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Buddha jabs Ghetea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghetea digs a good hook to Buddha's body.
Buddha lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a hook. Ghetea ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Ghetea was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Buddha.
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buddha misses with a head kick.
Ghetea throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha throws a push kick but Ghetea slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghetea. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buddha fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea connects with a solid leg kick.
Ghetea throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Buddha takes a swing at Ghetea's ribcage but misses.
Ghetea was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ghetea defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Ghetea tried to counter with a leg kick but Buddha avoided it.
Ghetea takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghetea swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Buddha moves his leg out of the way.
Ghetea moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha closes the distance and clinches up with Ghetea, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes Ghetea against the cage but Ghetea circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ghetea swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha cracks Ghetea with an open hand slap.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghetea scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha scores with a leg kick.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Buddha closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghetea's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea is pulling down on Buddha's head. It's preventing any offense from Buddha, at least for the moment.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Buddha from controlling successfully.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea controlling the position.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
Buddha stands up over Ghetea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Buddha won't allow Ghetea to sweep him here.
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 postures up and lands a big shot to Ghetea's brow.
Ghetea looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghetea, not yet.
Buddha wants to control from the top but Ghetea keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buddha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Ghetea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Buddha dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ghetea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddha to the mat! Buddha manages to get full guard.
Ghetea sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghetea trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buddha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Ghetea from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghetea would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Buddha holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghetea lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buddha's sensitive parts.
Ghetea throws a shot from downtown. Buddha moves away and avoids it.
Ghetea thows a leg kick but Buddha checks it
and Buddha counters with an outside leg kick.
Ghetea tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha connects with a right hand. Ghetea shakes it off.
Buddha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ghetea but Ghetea pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha slips under a jab.
Ghetea misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ghetea's knee momentarily.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghetea takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ghetea with the inside leg kick.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghetea.
Samson Buddha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha slips a jab from Ghetea.
Ghetea moves out of range of the leg kick from Buddha.
Ghetea appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buddha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ghetea counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghetea misses with a low kick.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Buddha.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghetea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ghetea throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Ghetea slips the punch.
Ghetea feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghetea steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Buddha. That one must have hurt.
Ghetea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Buddha tenderised Ghetea's leg. Ghetea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Buddha clobbers Ghetea with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Ghetea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darius Ghetea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Samson Buddha.
Well Buddha 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:50
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 45:50
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Buddha!
Samson Buddha is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Samson Buddha 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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