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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiu Petrescu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Petrescu
vs
Wacker

190 cm
29
196 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

180 cm
29
187 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

Wacker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wacker seems to be looking for submissions.

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!

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

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!

Wacker moves into range and clinches up with Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head.

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.

Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Petrescu manages to break the clinch.

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.

Petrescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

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.

Petrescu closes the distance and clinches.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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.

Wacker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wacker trying to move into half guard but instead Petrescu has managed to sweep!

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.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

Petrescu manages to break the clinch.

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

and Wacker counters by clinching up.
Wacker misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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!

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker misses with a body shot

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.

Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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.

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.

Wacker seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu gets back to full guard.
Wacker trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
Wacker landing with the ground and pound.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.