Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2018

#R1#
Wacker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ali ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wacker moves away.
Wacker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ali really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Decent striking displayed by Wacker there.#CL2#
Ali tries to keep at a distance but Wacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wacker.
Wacker lands with a right to the head.
Wacker cracks Ali with a nice body shot.
Wacker lands with a right to the head.
Wacker lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wacker.
Ali takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Wacker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ali with a big uppercut! Ali tries to clinch up but Wacker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ali to the mat! Ali covers up and Wacker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wiener Wacker!
Mohammed Ali was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to the fans who came out today to support me,i'm sorry i let you down today,but mark my words i'm gonna come back stronger than ever and this defeat will only make stronger'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1##CL#
Dincht clinches up with Wacker and pushes him back against the cage.
Wacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wacker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wacker gets through Dincht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wacker has a couple of punches blocked by Dincht. #BC#
Dincht breaks the clinch.
Wacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dincht avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Wacker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dincht, pushing him back against the cage.
Dincht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wacker backwards.
Dincht lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wacker.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
Wacker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dincht doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dincht.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Dincht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dincht throws a solid leg kick but Wacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dincht.
Wacker tries to bum rush Dincht with a series of wild strikes but Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Wacker moves into the clinch.
Dincht can't find room to land a body shot as Wacker controls the action.
Wacker misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Wacker - that landed with a thud.
Dincht tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dincht goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dincht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wackers head.
Wacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Dincht backwards.
Wacker cracks Dincht with a nice body shot.
Wacker works on Dincht's body with a couple of short punches.
Wacker trying to control the position but instead, Dincht has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wacker into the cage.
Wacker wants a takedown.
Dincht throws a head punch that misses.
Wacker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Dincht escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dincht cracks Wacker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Wacker.#T2#
Wacker throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dincht misses its target.
Dincht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wacker has time to react.
Dincht lands a nice hook to Wacker's body. Wacker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wacker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dincht's head.
Wacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dincht moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dincht misses with a looping right.
Wacker changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker misses with an uppercut.
Dincht circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker fails with an attempt to clinch.
A jab from Dincht does it's job there.
Zell Dincht is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wacker moves out of range of the body kick from Dincht.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dincht.
Dincht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Wacker blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dincht, right into the meat.
Dincht looks to score with a jab to the body but Wacker is just out of range.#T3#
Wacker scores with a jab. Dincht acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dincht keeps the fight on the outside.
Dincht looks to land a left hand but Wacker moved out of range nicely.
Wacker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wacker misses with a wild body shot.
Dincht connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Dincht misses.
Dincht moves away from the strike by Wacker.
Dincht fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wacker checks it well.
Wacker misses with a body shot.
Dincht throws a hook but Wacker avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dincht. Wacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wacker takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Wacker misses its intended target.
Dincht seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Wacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Wacker blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wacker misses the target.
Wacker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Dincht gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Dincht breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dincht uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wacker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL#
Dincht rushes Wacker and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dincht.
Wacker lands with a light punch inside.
Dincht lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dincht lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dincht misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dinchts head.
Dincht fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wacker lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Wacker lands a takedown into guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving.
Wacker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zell Dincht will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jab from Dincht.
Dincht misses with a looping left.
Wacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dincht ducks under a wild hook from Wacker.
Wacker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dincht connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wacker scrambles back to his feet.
Wacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dincht is fending him off so far but Wacker persists. Nope, Dincht circles away and we're back to standing.
Wacker throws a body punch but Dincht moves out of range.
Dincht throws out a powerful jab.
Wacker with a hook.
Dincht sizes up Wacker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been told by Dincht's head coaches at Trinity Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dincht blocking some punches.
Wacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wacker lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wacker is trying to drag Dincht to the mat but Dincht just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Dincht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wacker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dincht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dincht tries to throw a body punch but Wacker avoids it by throwing Dincht back against the cage.
Wiener Wacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Dincht.
Wacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wacker misses with a body punch.
Wacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dincht misses with a body punch.
Dincht tries to work over Wacker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Dincht.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dincht.
Dincht struggles to land a body shot inside as Wacker controls his hands.
Dincht working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dincht lands with a left to the head.
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!
Dincht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Zell Dincht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Dincht swings wildly with an uppercut but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Dincht lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dincht works on Wacker's body with a couple of short punches.
Dincht lands a right hand.
Dincht lands with a light punch inside.
Wacker is breathing heavily.
Dincht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dincht.
Dincht prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Dincht on the inside.
Dincht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wacker misses with the head strike.
Wacker can't find room to land a body shot as Dincht controls the action.
Wacker can't get the takedown.
Dincht lands an uppercut.
Wacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dincht lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dincht gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Good body shot from Dincht. #T3#
Dincht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wacker backwards.
Wacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dincht's elbow.
Dincht scores with a shoulder strike.
Dincht pushes Wacker back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Dincht.
Dincht lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wacker backwards. #ROC#
Wacker is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dincht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Dincht finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dincht.
Dincht unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Wacker! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Dincht is unloading with more strikes now! Wacker drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zell Dincht!
A very excited looking Zell Dincht 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2018

#R1#
A jab from Wacker finds it's way through Gridlock's defenses. #TD2#
Wacker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wacker controls the position.
Wacker is looking to take a break and control but Gridlock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wacker might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gridlock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Wacker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gridlock has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gridlock seems a little lost for a moment, as Wacker dominates the positioning.#T1#
Gridlock tries to improve position but can't.
Wacker controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gridlock is not content to let Wacker control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gridlock is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Wacker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wacker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Gridlock is not content to let Wacker control the position. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gridlock, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wacker swings around for an armbar but Gridlock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wacker's guard.
Gridlock trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Gridlock slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Gridlock trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Gridlock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gridlock looking to sit in guard and control but Wacker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gridlock is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wacker is looking to clinch.
Wiener Wacker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wacker has his takedown stuffed
and Gridlock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Gridlock misses.
Wacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wacker with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Wacker clinches with his opponent.
Wacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Wacker - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wacker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wacker.
Wacker digs a right hand into Gridlock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gridlock's gas tank.
Gridlock tries to throw a body punch but Wacker avoids it by throwing Gridlock back against the cage.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alastair Gridlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Gridlock misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Wacker misses with a punch to the body.
Wacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wacker lands with a light punch inside.
Gridlock is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wacker blocking some punches.
Wacker blocks a body shot from Gridlock.
Wacker working aggressively here.
Gridlock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Gridlock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gridlock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gridlock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wacker somewhat.
A lazy left from Wacker finds it's target.
Wacker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Gridlock tries to work over Wacker's front leg with a kick but Wacker checks it.
Gridlock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gridlock on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Wacker closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wacker.
Wacker lands a shot to the body.
Gridlock swings wildly with an uppercut but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wacker digs a right hand underneath Gridlock's ribcage. Gridlock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Wacker lands a takedown into guard.
Wacker trying to control but Gridlock is working from the bottom.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but Gridlock is retaining full guard.
Wacker keeps trying to improve his position.
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gridlock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Wacker wants to pass the guard but Gridlock is keeping the position.
Wiener Wacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wacker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gridlock's guard.
Wacker is looking to take a break and control but Gridlock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wacker passes to side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gridlock is not content to let Wacker control the position. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gridlock, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gridlock is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Gridlock.
Gridlock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A combination from Wacker does no damage.
Gridlock misses with an uppercut.
Gridlock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gridlock fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Wacker gets the takedown into side control.
Gridlock trying to remain calm as Wacker controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Wacker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gridlock rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacker's guard! Nice work there by Gridlock!
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!#SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Gridlock defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gridlock is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Gridlock wants to stand but Wacker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gridlock looking to sit in guard and control but Wacker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Gridlock wants to get back to his feet but Wacker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gridlock keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gridlock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wacker controls the pace.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but Gridlock is keeping the position.
Gridlock keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wacker forces his way into half guard.
Wacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wacker tries to pass to full mount but Gridlock defends it.
Wacker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Wacker clinches up with Gridlock and pushes him back against the cage.
Alastair Gridlock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gridlock misses with some punches.
Wacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wiener Wacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gridlock swings wildly with an uppercut but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gridlock working aggressively here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gridlock misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Wacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gridlock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wiener Wacker.
Well Wacker 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!

Event: Syn 540 - Vociferous
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
A lazy left from Dijkstra finds it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wacker checks a leg kick.
Wacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dijkstra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wacker goes for a double leg but Dijkstra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dijkstra continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick from Dijkstra misses. #TD2#
Wacker gets a takedown into half guard.
Dijkstra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dijkstra.
Wacker pushes down on Dijkstra's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker 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.
Dijkstra is pressing down on Wacker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB#
Wacker sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Dijkstra doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Wacker paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Dijkstra - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Omar Dijkstra!
Omar Dijkstra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 528 - Cataclysmic
Date: Jun 03, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wacker pushes Jim up against the cage in a clinch.
Jim misses with the head strike.
Wacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Wacker is trying to trip Jim. He has hold of a leg but Jim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wacker showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jim pulls Wacker in close to his closed guard and prevents Wacker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wacker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker stands and throws Jim's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Jim tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker is trying to move to mount but Jim reverses beautifully and ends up in Wacker's guard.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Let's hope that Jim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wacker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jim.
Jim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Jim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jim is looking to work some ground and pound but Wacker has wrist control.
Wacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jim is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker has momentary wrist control but Jim slips an elbow through the middle.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Jim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Wacker working for a triangle but Jim defends it easily.
Wacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jim 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.
Wacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacker, not yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wacker can't keep his opponent in guard - Jim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jim working over Wacker with some ground and pound. Wacker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wacker wants to get back to full guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Jim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wacker gets back to full guard.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wacker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jim swinging wildly here.
Jim throws out a loose jab but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Jim throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wacker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jim is in Wacker's guard.#SUB#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jim controlling from the top position.
Taiga Jim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jim controls the pace.
Jim lands a couple of digs.
Wacker looking to control. #T1#
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim works over Wacker with some ground and pound from guard.
Jim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jim has passed into half guard!
Wacker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jim trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim preventing the sweep.
Jim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wacker wants to sweep here but Jim controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Jim working some strikes from top position.
Wacker wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
Well, if Jim is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jim lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker trying to control here.
Jim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jim is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jim looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Jim defends easily.
Wacker trying to keep a closed guard but Jim is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Wacker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jim is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiga Jim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Jim swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range. #TD2#
Jim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wacker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Wacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker gets full guard.
Jim postures up and lands a big shot to Wacker's brow.
Wacker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jim stands up over Wacker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wacker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Jim uses it to pass to side control.
Wacker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jim's best efforts.
Jim is trying to control. Wacker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jim is nestled in close to Wacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Jim trying to control from half guard but Wacker is working away.
Jim not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Wacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jim pulls his head out easily.
Jim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wacker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jim lands with a punch from half guard.
Wacker is refusing to be controlled, as Jim sits in half guard.
Jim slips a nice elbow through Wacker's hands, connecting with Wacker's forehead.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Jim lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB#
Wacker is looking for a triangle but Jim pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jim is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wacker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jim passes into half guard.
Jim working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Jim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jim stalling.
Jim trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Jim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jim is working away from the top position though.
Ground and pound from Jim.
Wacker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jim stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wacker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Jim moves into full guard.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
Jim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jim is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jim trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taiga Jim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jim 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 Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiga Jim!
After winning the bout, Taiga Jim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: USFC 157
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1#
Wacker moves away from the strike by Balkon.
Wacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balkon was well out of range. Poor timing from Wacker.
Wacker sizes up Balkon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wacker has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Balkon! But no joy.
Wacker lands a jab-cross combination. #TD#
Wacker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balkon is trying to control Wacker's posture but Wacker avoids it.
Balkon tries to buck Wacker off but Wacker is having none of it.
Wacker working away.
Balkon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wacker off and has taken his back!#T1#
Balkon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wacker doesn't escape.
Wacker breaks Balkon's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balkon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wacker won't allow Balkon to sweep him here.
Balkon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balkon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Balkon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2##SUB#
Wacker drops back looking for a leg! Balkon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balkon manages to kick Wacker off! Wacker jumps back into Balkon's guard.
Wacker preventing the sweep.
Wacker being controlled here momentarily.
Wacker content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wacker preventing the sweep.
Balkon has control of Wacker's left arm, preventing Wacker from doing any damage. #T3#
Balkon wants to sweep but no luck.
Balkon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkon is keeping the position for now.
Balkon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkon holds on and takes a little breather.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker throwing strikes but missing.
Balkon trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wacker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Wacker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balkon's head.
Balkon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balkon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Balkon fails to land with a series of punches.
Balkon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Balkon tries to get set, Wacker tries to push him back and clinch up but Balkon manages to avoid the attempt.
Wacker slips under a jab from Balkon.
Wacker scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkon. Wacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiener Wacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wacker looks to clinch
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Wacker misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Balkon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Balkon takes a swing at Wacker's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Balkon throws a hook but Wacker blocks it.
Balkon looks to score with a jab to the body but Wacker is just out of range.
Balkon loads up on a big right hand but Wacker slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Balkon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wacker cracks a nice hook into Balkon's ribs.
Balkon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wacker was well out of range. Poor timing from Balkon.
Balkon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balkon.
Wacker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Balkon.
A nice combination there by Wacker.
Wacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balkon.
Decent striking displayed by Wacker there.
Wiener Wacker is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Wacker forces Balkon back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Wacker has clasped his hands together around Balkon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Wacker is trying to get an arm triangle but Balkon is defending well.
Balkon stops Wacker from passing to mount. #SUB#
Wacker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Balkon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Balkon struggling a bit here.#T1#
Balkon regains half guard.
Balkon keeping control of the position.
Wacker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Balkon wants to get back to full guard.
Balkon is doing well to control the position and prevent Wacker from advancing to side control.
Wacker tries to pass to full mount but Balkon defends it.
Wiener Wacker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balkon is trying to control but can't.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Balkon tries to reverse the position but Wacker maintains control.
Wacker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Balkon can do to turn this around?#T2#
Wacker avoids the attempt from Balkon to control.
Balkon can't escape the position.
Balkon stops Wacker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkon tries to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Balkon is desperately trying to improve his position but Wacker has a good base and remains in mount.
Wacker wants to control the pace but Balkon is squirming around nicely.
Balkon is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Wacker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T3#
Balkon holds on for dear life.
Balkon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wacker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wacker trying to control but Balkon is having none of it. #SUB#
Balkon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wacker.
Balkon stops Wacker from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Balkon wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.
Balkon is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Balkon tries to lock up and control but Wacker gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wacker fails to advance to Balkon's back.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Balkon is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker is looking to work his way around to Balkon's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Balkon tries to control the position but Wacker now has his back.
Balkon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wacker avoiding Balkon 's attempts to control his hands.
Wacker is trying to stick to Balkon's back but Balkon is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balkon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Wacker there.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Balkon moves out of range.
Wacker tries to clinch but Balkon is having none of it.
Balkon misses with a hook.
Wacker tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Balkon manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wacker throws a one two combo.
Balkon with a hook.
Balkon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Balkon instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Wacker successfully pulls guard.
Balkon trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom.
Balkon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balkon sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Balkon trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Balkon defends easily.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Balkon from controlling successfully.
Balkon is working Wacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Balkon forces his way into half guard.
Wacker is looking to control Balkon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wacker avoid being mounted?
Marian Balkon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Balkon is keen to just control but Wacker is a slippery customer.
Wacker gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Wacker working for a triangle but Balkon defends it easily.
Balkon trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balkon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balkon stays in close to Wacker's body and controls the position.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balkon won't allow Wacker to sweep him here.
Balkon wants to control from the top but Wacker keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wacker works Balkon's body with a nice hook.
Wacker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Balkon is just out of range.
Balkon throws a hook but Wacker avoids it easily.
Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice sprawl there from Balkon as Wacker shoots in.
Balkon just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Wacker scores with a punch to the head.
A lazy left from Wacker finds it's target.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wacker slips a straight right by Balkon.
Wacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Balkon pushes Wacker up against the cage in a clinch.
Balkon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Balkon misses with the head strike.
Wacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Wacker blocks it.
Balkon lands an elbow that stopped Wacker in his tracks for a moment.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Wacker is blocking nicely.
Balkon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wacker avoids it.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marian Balkon.
I think Wacker 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!

Event: USFC 150
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Petrescu thumps Wacker with a low kick.
Petrescu tries a low kick but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker shoots in and drives through. Petrescu sprawls well.
Wacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
Petrescu throws a series of strikes that have Wacker backpedaling.
Petrescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Wacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrescu prevents it.
Wacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Wacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Wacker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Petrescu is defending well.
Petrescu wants to control the action here but instead Wacker manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Petrescu is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker tries to take Petrescu's back but instead Petrescu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Petrescu trying to control but Wacker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrescu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrescu is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold. #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.
Petrescu wants to control but Wacker passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Petrescu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wacker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrescu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrescu, who protects the arm well.
Wacker moves into full mount!
Petrescu wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.#SUB2#
Wacker goes for an armbar but Petrescu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Petrescu.
Wacker keeping full guard, as Petrescu tries to pass.
Petrescu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrescu passes into side control.
Wacker taking a bit of punishment here - Petrescu scoring with strikes.
Wacker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wacker tries to pass to full mount but Petrescu defends it. #SUB#
Petrescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wacker pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but Petrescu defending well.
Wacker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrescu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Wacker moves into range and clinches up with Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Wiener Wacker has been cut.
Petrescu lands a right hand.
A short left from Petrescu.
A short left from Petrescu.
Wacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Petrescu lands a left hand.
Wacker tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrescu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Petrescu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Petrescu has Wacker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wacker avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wacker.
Petrescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wacker is defending well for now.#T1#
Wacker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wacker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrescu is defending well.
Petrescu scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
Wacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wacker can turn it around.
Petrescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrescu gets underhooks to prevent Wacker's takedown attempt.
Petrescu misses with a knee to the head.
Petrescu throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Wacker. #BC#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Wacker darts in and clinches Petrescu up against the cage.
Wacker gets through Petrescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wacker can do to turn this around?
Petrescu prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Petrescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Petrescu catches Wacker right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Wacker thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Petrescu is looking to slow Wacker down with leg kicks.
Wacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Petrescu pushes him off.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Wacker takes one on the button.#T3#
Petrescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wacker misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wacker moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Nice body punch from Wacker.
Wacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wacker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wacker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wacker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Petrescu pushes him off.
Wacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu lands with a nice body punch.
Wacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.#T4##CL2#
Wacker has Petrescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Petrescu.
Petrescu has a couple of punches blocked by Wacker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wacker lands a body punch.
Wacker is stalling here.
Wacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrescu lands a knee to the body. #BC#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wacker lands with a good body shot.
Wacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Wacker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Wacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrescu counters with a body kick that stops Wacker in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Petrescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergiu Petrescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Petrescu slips a jab from Wacker.
Wacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wacker lands a head shot.
Wacker throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Wacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Petrescu throws a hook but Wacker blocks it.
Good shot there by Petrescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wacker cracks Petrescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrescu throws a hook but Wacker avoids it easily.#CL#
Petrescu closes the distance and clinches.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
A short right from Wacker on the inside.
Wacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Wacker has double underhooks.
Wacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands. #BC#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrescu scores with a nice right hand. #CL2#
Wacker gets a clinch.
Petrescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrescu gets underhooks to prevent Wacker's takedown attempt.
Petrescu lands a body shot. #TD2#
Wacker is trying to trip Petrescu. He has hold of a leg but Petrescu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wacker stopping the sweep attempt from Petrescu.
Petrescu looking to control.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully. #T2#
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrescu is keeping the position for now.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker won't allow Petrescu to sweep him here.
Petrescu trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wacker trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Wacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wacker somewhat.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
A solid body kick from Petrescu.
Petrescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wacker looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
A punch combination from Petrescu misses.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wacker misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Petrescu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrescu scores a nice knee to the body.
Wacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4##BC#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Petrescu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wacker tries to bum rush Petrescu with a series of wild strikes but Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Petrescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Wacker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wacker trying to move into half guard but instead Petrescu has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Petrescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrescu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Wiener Wacker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
That's time! Petrescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Wacker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Wacker lands with a shot to the body.
Wacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrescu rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Wacker misses.
Wacker throws a combination that misses
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu tries to bum rush Wacker with a series of wild strikes but Wacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrescu throws a body punch but Wacker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
Wacker walks into a left hand.
Wacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu throws a series of punches but Wacker avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Petrescu looks to throw the jab but Wacker is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Petrescu. No joy for Wacker on that attempt.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
Wacker wants to counter the offense by Petrescu and move into the clinch position.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Wacker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Petrescu moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Petrescu as Wacker shoots in.
Wacker throws out a powerful jab.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Wacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wacker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wacker.#T2#
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Wacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wacker misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Wacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.#CL2#
Wacker has closed the distance and engaged Petrescu in a clinch.
Petrescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrescu misses with the head strike. #T3#
Petrescu misses with a knee strike.
Sergiu Petrescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wacker tries for a takedown but Petrescu manages to get underhooks.
Petrescu lands a right hand. #BC#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Wacker goes for a takedown attempt but Petrescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wacker misses with a few strikes there.
Petrescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wacker.
Petrescu throws a series of punches but Wacker moves out of range.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Wacker knows he should have avoided that one.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Wacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Wacker counters by clinching up.
Wacker misses with a body punch. #T4##TD2#
Wacker successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Wacker working for submissions but it's allowed Petrescu to get to half guard.
Wacker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Petrescu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrescu trying to pass the guard but Wacker defending well.
Wacker is looking to improve his position.
Petrescu trying to control from half guard but Wacker is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wacker is defended easily by Petrescu.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Wacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wacker tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrescu. That's going to slow Wacker down.
Wacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wacker scores with a jab. Petrescu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Wacker misses with a body shot #CL#
and Petrescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrescu.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Wacker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wacker is looking for a takedown.
Wacker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wacker. #BC#
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Wacker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrescu is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
Petrescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wacker backwards.
Petrescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Petrescu misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC#
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Wacker lands a nice shot that snaps Petrescu's head back.
Petrescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrescu. #TD2#
Wacker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrescu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Petrescu tries to improve position but can't.
Wacker taking a break here but Petrescu is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB2#
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions. #T3#
Petrescu gets back to full guard.
Wacker trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
Wacker landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Petrescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrescu is retaining full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Petrescu keeps moving.
Petrescu keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.
Petrescu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Petrescu keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergiu Petrescu.
I think Petrescu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu is the new middleweight champion!
Sergiu Petrescu decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Wacker darts in and clinches Blade up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wacker.
Wacker fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Wacker is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blade is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wacker to the mat. Wacker regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blade advances position into side control!
Wacker tries to bench press Blade off him but Blade keeps the position.
Blade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
Wacker is looking for a sweep.
Wacker regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Wacker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blade pulls his head out easily.
Wacker 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.#SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wacker wants to improve his position but Blade is controlling well. #T1#
Wacker keeping control of the position. #SUB#
Wacker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blade controlling the pace. #SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Wacker looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker tries to roll over but Blade keeps him under control.
Wacker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wacker is working hard here to advance position.
Blade controlling the action here.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blade is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wacker.
Blade swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.
Blade throws a front kick aimed at Wacker's knee but Wacker avoids it well. #T3#
A leg kick checked by Wacker.
Blade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blade tries a low kick but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wacker lands a head shot.
Wacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wacker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blade.
Blade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wacker lands an overhand right.
Wacker tries to clinch there but Blade circles away.
Blade swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Danga de danga de dang - Wacker scores with a four punch combination!
Wacker throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade moves out of range of the strikes.
Wacker checks a leg kick.
Wacker feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Blade misses.
Wacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wacker blocks a jab.
Blade misses with a straight left.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Wacker's leg but Wacker calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker scores with a three punch combo!
Wacker throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Blade does it's job there.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Blade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wacker takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Wacker scores with a shot to the body.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Blade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#TD#
Wacker drives through with a takedown into Blade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Wacker trying to control but Blade is working from the bottom.
Blade looking to control but Wacker passes into half guard. #SUB#
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker 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#
Blade throws a jab but it's blocked by Wacker.
Wacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blade in his tracks.
Blade swings for the body but Wacker moves out of range.
Wacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blade throws a leg kick but Wacker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wacker attempts a counter takedown but Blade avoids it well and moves away.
Blade defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wacker.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Blade pushes him off.
Wacker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Blade as Wacker shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wiener Wacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker 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.
Wiener Wacker is winning the standup battle so far.
Blade cracks Wacker with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blade in his tracks.
Wacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Blade. #TD#
Wacker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Blade gets full guard.
Blade seems keen to control Wacker's posture.#T1#
Wacker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blade looking to control.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Blade keeps moving.
Blade keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.
Wacker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wacker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Blade is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wacker has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wacker unloads with some shots from mount but Blade bucks and avoids them well.
Blade tries to hold on but Wacker postures up.
Blade is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Blade is trying desperately to improve position.
Wacker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Wacker looking to control but Blade is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Wacker looking to secure an arm triangle but Blade defends it well. #SUB#
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but Blade is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Blade wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.
Wacker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T4#
Blade is working to get back to half guard.
Wacker throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but Blade is having none of it.
Wacker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Blade's face.
Blade can't escape the position.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Wacker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Blade has worked his arm free - good work by Blade!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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#
Wacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Wacker does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Wacker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wacker comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wacker misses with a double jab.
Wacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wacker misses with a straight left.
Wacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Wacker.
Wacker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wacker misses with a looping right.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wacker slips a jab and a cross from Blade.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wacker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice body kick there by Blade.
Wacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Blade steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wacker.#TD#
Wacker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wacker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wiener Wacker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Blade regains half guard.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blade!
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wacker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Blade is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Wacker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blade turns into him and now he's in Wacker's guard.
Blade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wacker controls Blade momentarily but Blade frees himself.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Blade gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wacker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blade is one step ahead there.
Wacker is trying to control the position but Blade postures up. #SUB#
Wacker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wacker managing to control the position.
Blade trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blade can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Blade controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wacker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blade misses with a series of wild punches.
Good work by Wacker as he checks the leg kick.
Wacker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blade misses with a low kick.
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wacker lands a right hook to the body.
Blade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wacker thuds a left hand into Blade's body.
Blade scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wacker in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wacker 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!

Event: USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Wacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Wacker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wacker.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wacker avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.
Wacker avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wacker moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaire is fending him off so far but Wacker persists. Nope, Zaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Wacker moved away.
And Wacker tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker fails with the takedown.#T1#
Wacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Wacker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Wacker shoots in.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Wacker's leg. Wacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wacker wants to clinch.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##TD#
Zaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throwing shots but Wacker is blocking nicely.
Zaire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Wacker is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wacker's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire stays in close to Wacker's body and controls the position.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wacker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Wacker wants to advance to full mount but Zaire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wacker advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaire is not content to let Wacker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wacker shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wacker can do to turn this around?
Wacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wacker throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Wacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wacker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Wacker tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick but Wacker moves out of range.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wacker fails with the takedown.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Wacker's knee but Wacker avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
A jab from Wacker does it's job there.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker with the counter takedown but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Wacker throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Wacker jumps back.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker moved away.
Zaire slips a straight right by Wacker.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Wacker moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire cracks Wacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Wacker tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Wacker jabs at Zaire's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wacker scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts. #TD#
Zaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wacker was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaire finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wacker's head.
Wacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) inform us that Wacker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily. #SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily. #SUB2#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wacker has his foot on Zaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wacker pushes down on Zaire's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker seems to be working for a kimura but Zaire defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker lands with a cross.
Zaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Wacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Wacker slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
A leg kick checked by Wacker.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Wacker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wacker.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Wacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for Wacker on that attempt. #T2#
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Wacker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire trying to control but Wacker postures up. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaire.#T3#
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Wacker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wacker, into his guard. #REVR#
Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wacker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wacker won't allow Zaire to sweep him here.
Wacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire pulls Wacker in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is trying to keep Wacker in close.
Zaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wacker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Wacker shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #SUB#
Zaire has his feet on Wacker's thighs here. He's pushed Wacker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wacker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 131
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Wacker closes the distance but Petrescu moves to the side
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Wacker throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wacker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Wacker manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Wacker pushes Petrescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Wacker has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wacker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wacker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker misses with a punch on the inside.
Wacker is trying to pull guard but Petrescu has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #TD2#
Wacker gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1##SUB2#
Wacker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Petrescu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Petrescu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Petrescu! #REVR#
Petrescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wacker keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Wacker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wacker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrescu gets full guard.
Wacker forces his way into half guard.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but Petrescu is defending well. #T2#
Wacker trying to control from Petrescu's half guard. Petrescu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Petrescu keeps moving.
Wacker postures up.
Petrescu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Petrescu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wacker's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Petrescu avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrescu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Petrescu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Wacker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Petrescu's guard. #REVB#
Petrescu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrescu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Wacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Petrescu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wacker has managed to get both his arms back between Petrescu's legs - danger averted.
Wacker passes Petrescu's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Petrescu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Wacker has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Petrescu is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrescu regains half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker 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.
Wacker trying to mount his opponent but Petrescu defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Petrescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wacker.
Wacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wacker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Wacker.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wacker cracks Petrescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wacker misses with a hook
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Wacker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Wacker.
Nice straight punches there by Wacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wacker.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrescu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wacker's head backwards.#T1#
Wacker throws a right hand that misses
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Wacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wacker jabs at Petrescu's body.
Wacker shoots in and drives through. Petrescu sprawls well.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Wacker manages to avoid it.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu defending well as Wacker loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Petrescu tries to sprawl but Wacker drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wacker working Petrescu over with strikes. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Petrescu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wacker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu is controlling Wacker's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Petrescu manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrescu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Petrescu stands up from Wacker's guard - Petrescu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wacker looks to land a left hand but Petrescu moved out of range nicely.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Wacker and move into the clinch.
Wacker avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Petrescu gets a clinch.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wacker working aggressively here. #T3#
Wacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wacker is trying to pull guard but Petrescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Petrescu.
A short left from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu gets through Wacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Wacker as the two fighters clinch.
Wacker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wacker tries to work over Petrescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrescu.
Wacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wacker lands a body punch.
Wacker tries a body shot but Petrescu blocks it.
A short left from Wacker.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrescu obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wacker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.#T4#
Petrescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergiu Petrescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Wacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Petrescu at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Petrescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Wacker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrescu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wacker fails with the takedown
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wacker ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A shot to the body from Wacker misses
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Petrescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacker.
A short right from Petrescu.
Wacker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wacker.
Wacker misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker misses with the head strike.
Wacker wants a takedown.
Wacker is trying to drag Petrescu to the mat but Petrescu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Petrescu lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Wacker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wacker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wacker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrescu prevents it.
Petrescu lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wacker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Petrescu breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrescu. Wacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker jabs at Petrescu's body.
Wacker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrescu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrescu scores with a body shot.
Wiener Wacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice jab there from Petrescu.
Sergiu Petrescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wacker tries to clinch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrescu sprawls well. Petrescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wacker gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrescu rather than just go for the knockout.
Petrescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wacker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Wacker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wacker can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
A hook to the body from Wacker.
Wacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Wacker has Petrescu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Petrescu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Petrescu lands a nice uppercut.
Petrescu digs a right hand underneath Wacker's ribcage. Wacker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Petrescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Wacker backwards.
Wacker can't get the takedown.
Petrescu trying to land knees to the body.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wacker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Petrescu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrescu throws a punch but it's blocked by Wacker.
A nice left hand lands by Petrescu. #T4#
Petrescu is trying to break free.
Petrescu lands a left hand.
Petrescu missing with knees to the body.
Wacker can't get the takedown.
Petrescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wacker.
Petrescu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wacker prevents a body shot from Petrescu.
Wacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Wacker uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wacker 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!

Event: USFC 126
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Wacker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Gold counter with a right hand.
Wacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Wacker darts in looking for a takedown but Gold gets double underhooks and turns Wacker into the cage.
Danny Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.#TD2#
Wacker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gold's half guard.
Wacker is looking to advance position but Gold won't allow it. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but Gold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but Gold is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gold wants to get back to his feet. #T1##SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gold has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Wacker sits in half guard.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but Gold defending well.
Wacker passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gold!
Gold avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wacker.
Gold trying desperately to get to his feet. #SUB2#
Wacker swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gold is now in Wacker's guard. A big mistake from Wacker there, giving up the dominant position! #T2#
Wacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wacker, not yet.
Wacker looking to control. #SUB2#
Gold got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wacker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gold has managed to get both his arms back between Wacker's legs - danger averted.
Wacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wacker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wacker looking for a guillotine here but Gold defends easily. #SUB2#
Wacker is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gold knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wacker on the ground.#SUB2#
Gold avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Gold defends it easily.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gold manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gold is keeping the position for now.
Wacker forces his way into half guard.
Gold is in trouble now - Wacker has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Wacker is looking to work his way around to Gold's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Gold wants to try and get back to his feet.
Wacker tries to control but Gold wriggling away. #SUB2#
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but Gold is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wacker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gold has worked his arm free - good work by Gold!
Wacker tries to move to mount but Gold blocks the move with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gold, who protects the arm well.
Wacker has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Gold is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wacker.
Wacker staying out of range there.
Wacker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2#
Wacker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker prevents Gold from standing back up. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but Gold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage.
Gold is staying active underneath Wacker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gold pushes Wacker off looking to stand but Wacker dives back in and keeps control.
Wacker trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker throwing shots but Gold is blocking nicely.
Gold is trying to stand back up but Wacker is controlling him #SUB2#
Wacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gold sees it coming and defends easily.
Wacker is keen to just control but Gold is a slippery customer.#T1##SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but Gold is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wacker 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. #SUB2#
Gold pushes Wacker off, looking to escape but Wacker dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Gold is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wiener Wacker!
In defeat, Danny Gold stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch!'.

Event: WEC 14: Wacker vs La Grande 2
Date: Oct 01, 2016

#R1##TD#
Wacker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker won't allow La Grande to sweep him here. #SUB2#
La Grande is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wacker defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Wacker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wacker trying to control but La Grande is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
La Grande isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wacker stacks La Grande on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wacker!
La Grande is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy. #T1#
La Grande manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wacker gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Wacker looking for a triangle here. La Grande is fighting it but it looks tight! Wacker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, La Grande is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker retains his welterweight title!

Event: WEC 10: Darrow vs Monet 2
Date: Sep 04, 2016

#R1#
Wacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Wacker drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
La Grande definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
La Grande trying to control the position.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande tries to get to full guard but Wacker has control of the leg. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but La Grande defending well. #T1#
Wacker is still trying to improve position.
Wacker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are battling for position here. La Grande manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker pushes down on La Grande's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wacker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wacker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
La Grande is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for La Grande because Wacker loaded up on that one. #T2##SUB2#
Wacker is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. La Grande can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
La Grande is looking to improve his position but Wacker isn't that keen on the idea.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
La Grande is controlling an arm, preventing Wacker from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
La Grande regains half guard.#T3#
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
La Grande is looking to improve his position.
La Grande is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
Wacker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as La Grande is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Wacker wants to finish this one by submission but La Grande is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wacker.
Wacker manages to capitalize on a mistake by La Grande to take his back!
La Grande trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4#
Wacker is trying to stick to La Grande's back but La Grande is turning into Wacker. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wacker's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by La Grande.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wacker is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Grande swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande is trying to keep Wacker in close. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into side control. #SUB2#
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
La Grande throws a body shot but no joy.
La Grande misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Wacker 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.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but La Grande is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wacker to get the leverage.
La Grande is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Grande gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
La Grande is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
La Grande wants to improve his position but Wacker is controlling well.
Wacker wants to pass to mount but La Grande is defending the position.
Wacker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wacker wants to work for an arm triangle but La Grande is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
La Grande moves into full guard.
Wacker engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wacker wanted to stand there but La Grande had control of the position. #T2#
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wacker trying to stand up but can't free himself from La Grande's guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! La Grande is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! La Grande has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
La Grande has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
La Grande throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as La Grande accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
La Grande trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Grande throws a strike but Wacker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving.
La Grande tries to strike from the bottom.
Wacker slips nicely into half guard.#SU2#
Wacker decides to stand up.
La Grande will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Wacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura here.
Wacker passes to full mount! #T4#
La Grande is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Wacker working for a submission but La Grande is keeping him at bay.
La Grande really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wacker lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
La Grande ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wacker moves away.#TD2#
Wacker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. La Grande quickly recovers to half guard.
La Grande trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
Wacker passes into side control, despite La Grande's attempt to control the position. #SUB2#
Wacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1##SU2#
Wacker stands up and beckons La Grande to his feet.
La Grande throws a shot from downtown. Wacker moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Wacker gets a double leg takedown into La Grande's guard.#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wacker passes into half guard.
Wacker trying to mount his opponent but La Grande defends it. #SUB2#
Wacker trying to work for an americana but La Grande has managed to regain full guard.
La Grande is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Wacker controlling from the top position.
Wacker postures up.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but La Grande is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
La Grande is trying to control the position from the bottom.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
La Grande is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wacker wants to pass the guard but La Grande is keeping the position.
Wiener Wacker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wacker connects with a couple of short punches.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving. #SUB#
Wacker got a little sloppy there for a moment and La Grande has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wacker has managed to get both his arms back between La Grande's legs - danger averted.
La Grande bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wacker's guard. #REVR#
La Grande looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and La Grande defends well.
Wacker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wacker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wacker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wacker is pushing down on La Grande's leg trying to pass to half guard. La Grande is fighting to maintain full guard but Wacker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
La Grande is trying to maintain the position but Wacker is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4##TD2#
Wacker gets the takedown into side control.
La Grande can't do much from the bottom here.
La Grande stops Wacker from passing to mount.
La Grande is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Wacker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, La Grande rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wacker's guard! Nice work there by La Grande! #SUB#
La Grande drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wacker manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now La Grande has Wacker in his guard.#REVB#
Wacker forces his way into half guard.#T1#
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but La Grande keeps moving. #SU2#
Wacker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on La Grande, up you get!
La Grande misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Wacker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wacker is looking to stall here but La Grande recovers full guard.
La Grande keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker advances to half guard. #T2#
La Grande is looking for a sweep. Wacker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
La Grande gets back to full guard.
Wacker pushing down on La Grande's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
La Grande won't allow Wacker to pass to mount.
La Grande trying to control but Wacker postures up.
Wacker seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wacker is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for La Grande!
La Grande wants to hold on but Wacker pushes him away.
Wacker tries to control but La Grande wriggling away. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, La Grande has managed to escape the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wacker has control of La Grande's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Grande regains control of the situation pretty easily.
La Grande keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
La Grande holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wacker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wacker is looking to stand but La Grande has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wacker trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Wacker looking for a guillotine from mount but La Grande is having none of it.
Wacker looking to control but La Grande is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wacker controlling the position easily from mount.
Wacker wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
La Grande is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to stand but La Grande is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Wacker moves to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wiener Wacker dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from La Grande enables Wacker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. La Grande manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
La Grande had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.#SUB#
Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wacker passes La Grande's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker wants to control but La Grande is keeping him busy.
La Grande is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
La Grande has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wacker is working away from the top position though.
Wacker wants to free his trapped foot but La Grande is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but La Grande is defending well.
Wacker is thwarting La Grande's attempts to control the position.
Wacker prevents La Grande from improving his position.
Wacker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Grande is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold.
La Grande works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
La Grande has his foot on Wacker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wacker works his way back into a safe position though.
Wacker postures up. #SUB#
La Grande working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wacker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wacker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker passes La Grande's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wiener Wacker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wacker content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions off his back.
James La Grande has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wacker slows the pace down in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
La Grande looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Wacker seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Wacker fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Grande sprawls well initially but Wacker persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wacker not doing much here.
Wacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wacker controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wiener Wacker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wacker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiener Wacker!
Wiener Wacker is the new welterweight champion!

Event: TWGC 12 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016

Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Alexandr Nikitin and Wiener Wacker. Nikitin's entrance music is Smack My Bitch Up . A fine choice. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Wiener Wacker enters the cage!

170 cm
30 yrs
171 lbs

180 cm
26 yrs
187 lbs

Nikitin

Wacker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Alexandr Nikitin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Wacker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nikitin did well to prevent Wacker getting side control.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nikitin (0) vs (2) Wacker
The fighters are battling for position here. Nikitin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wacker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikitin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nikitin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nikitin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wacker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nikitin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker is trying to control. Nikitin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Wacker is working for a kimura but Nikitin is defending it quite comfortably.

Wacker seems to be working for a kimura but Nikitin defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikitin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Nikitin trying to control here.
Nikitin regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker looking to pass the guard.
Wacker stopping the sweep attempt from Nikitin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Nikitin keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.

Nikitin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wacker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nikitin is keeping the position for now.

Wacker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wacker moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (0) vs (5) Wacker
Nikitin prevents Wacker from improving position.
Nikitin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nikitin is looking to get back to full guard here but Wacker has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (0) vs (8) Wacker
Nikitin tries to bench press Wacker off him but Wacker keeps the position.
Wacker tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (2) vs (8) Wacker
Wacker is refusing to be controlled, as Nikitin sits in half guard.
Wacker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nikitin is working away from the top position though.
Wacker tries to roll over but Nikitin keeps him under control.
Nikitin works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (5) vs (8) Wacker
Wacker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nikitin working away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Nikitin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wacker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wacker looks to move to half guard but instead Nikitin has passed into mount! Damn!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Nikitin (7) vs (8) Wacker
We've been hearing good reports from Nikitin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nikitin is looking to work his way around to Wacker's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Wacker is working to get back to half guard.
Nikitin fails to take his opponent's back.
Wacker tries to lock up and control but Nikitin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.

Nikitin has control of Wacker's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wacker regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Nikitin has hold of Wacker's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wacker manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wacker wants to control but Nikitin is having none of it.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wacker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nikitin wants to control the pace but Wacker is squirming around nicely.
Wacker is trying desperately to improve position.
Nikitin moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Nikitin (10) vs (8) Wacker
Nikitin keeps control of the position as Wacker tries to break free.
Wacker manages to reverse the position and now he's in Nikitin's guard. Nice work there by Wacker.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (10) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikitin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wacker looking to sit in guard and control but Nikitin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Nikitin (12) vs (10) Wacker
Nikitin tries to free his leg and advance position but Wacker is retaining full guard.
Nikitin is working hard here to advance position.
Wacker looking to control.
Wacker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nikitin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wacker trying to get back to full guard but Nikitin takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Nikitin (15) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker is trying to escape the mount.
Nikitin tries to control but Wacker wriggling away.
Wacker is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Nikitin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikitin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wacker is looking to escape.
Nikitin wants to take his opponent's back but Wacker doesn't allow it.
Wacker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wacker is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nikitin has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Nikitin (18) vs (10) Wacker
Wacker rolls, trying to escape but Nikitin keeps control of the position.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.

Wacker showing good submission defense here.
Nikitin wants to control but Wacker is keeping busy.
Wacker is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nikitin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nikitin has the hooks in. Wacker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Nikitin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wacker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wacker is trying to break free.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.

Wacker showing good submission defense here.
Nikitin has the hooks in. Wacker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wacker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wacker is looking to improve his position but Nikitin isn't that keen on the idea.

Nikitin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Wacker tries to improve his position but Nikitin has taken his back! Nikitin has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Wacker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Nikitin pushes Wacker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexandr Nikitin!
A very excited looking Alexandr Nikitin 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.

Event: TWGC 10 (265lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016

Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Richard Kuklinski and Wiener Wacker. On his way into the cage it seems that Richard Kuklinski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Richard Kuklinski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

196 cm
34 yrs
288 lbs

180 cm
25 yrs
187 lbs

Kuklinski

Wacker

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Richard Kuklinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Wacker shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuklinski tries to sprawl out of it but Wacker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kuklinski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuklinski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wacker sprawls and moves away.
Wacker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiener Wacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wacker shoots in but Kuklinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Richard Kuklinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.

Kuklinski drives through and clinches with Wacker against the cage.

Kuklinski has Wacker pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kuklinski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wacker tumbling to the mat - Kuklinski dives into Wacker's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (0) Wacker

Wacker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kuklinski has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuklinski prevents Wacker from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kuklinski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kuklinski's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kuklinski (2) vs (4) Wacker
Wacker controlling well, preventing Kuklinski from escaping the position.

Wacker looking for the RNC.
Wacker is hanging on to Kuklinski's back as he tries to escape.

Kuklinski is having to fend off submission attempts from Wacker, who is looking to sink in the choke. Wacker doesn't have the hooks in though and Kuklinski manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kuklinski (4) vs (4) Wacker
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kuklinski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Wacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kuklinski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Kuklinski (7) vs (4) Wacker

Kuklinski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuklinski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker is looking to regain half guard here but Kuklinski keeps moving and retains side control.
Kuklinski advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Kuklinski (9) vs (4) Wacker
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wacker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kuklinski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wacker sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Wacker looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuklinski trying to control the action but Wacker is working from the bottom.

Kuklinski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wacker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kuklinski is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker trying to control here.

Kuklinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Wacker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wacker manages to get to full guard.
Kuklinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kuklinski passes Wacker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wacker is staying active underneath Kuklinski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Kuklinski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wacker sees it coming and defends easily.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Kuklinski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuklinski wants to take a breather but Wacker is having none of it.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Kuklinski in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wacker tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuklinski!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richard Kuklinski!
After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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