Romero and Ignat trade heavy shots at Zuffa Boxing 11
- Zuffa Boxing delivered an immediate clash of styles and heavy impacts as fighters traded blows in the pocket during the opening round.
- The bout started at a high tempo with both fighters standing in the pocket to exchange power shots.
- Romero continued his attack on the midsection early in the second round, connecting with lefts to the same area that appeared to hurt Ignat twice in quick succession.
Zuffa Boxing 11 Opens With Heavy Impacts in the Pocket
Zuffa Boxing delivered an immediate clash of styles and heavy impacts as fighters traded blows in the pocket during the opening round.
Romero Finds the Target With a Targeted Liver Shot
The bout started at a high tempo with both fighters standing in the pocket to exchange power shots. Later in the first frame, Romero found his mark with a solid left to the body that forced Ignat to back away in pain following a targeted liver shot. Before the round concluded, Romero landed a significant right hand over the top to punctuate the frantic opening three minutes.
Ignat Responds as Fatigue Catches Up to Romero
Romero continued his attack on the midsection early in the second round, connecting with lefts to the same area that appeared to hurt Ignat twice in quick succession. Despite absorbing heavy blows to the body, the Moldovan fighter kept firing back with his own heavy shots. Ignat pushed the pace through the frame, while Romero began to tire as the second round drew to a close.