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Event:
K-1 30 La Croix vs Spong
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Petrescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kin misses with a combination
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Sergiu Petrescu has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kin throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Petrescu moves into the clinch.
Kin tries to work over Petrescu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrescu lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kin misses with a body punch.
Kin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrescu lands a knee to the head.
Petrescu lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Kin is rocked!
Kin can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
#BC2#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kin blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Kin misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kin misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Petrescu counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Kin on his ass! Kin wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Petrescu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Petrescu slips a jab from Kin.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.
Kin blocks a head kick by Petrescu.
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Petrescu counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Kin to the mat! Petrescu runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Kin is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kin throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Petrescu feints a counter leg kick.
A combination from Kin does no damage.
Kin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrescu scores with a nice body kick.
Kin is breathing heavily.
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Petrescu counters by clinching up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Petrescu.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Kin.
Petrescu working Kin over with knees to the body.
Kin struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Kin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Petrescu.
#BC2#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu with a hook.
Kin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kin misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Kin goes down! Will Kin beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
K-1 11 Szczesny vs MacArthur J
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Wilson checks a low kick from Petrescu.
Wilson throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
A big left from Petrescu misses.
Wilson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrescu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrescu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrescu.
#T1#
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson slips a straight right by Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.
Petrescu misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrescu.
Petrescu looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Petrescu cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Wilson cracks Petrescu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Petrescu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petrescu misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Petrescu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut there from Petrescu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Petrescu misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petrescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Petrescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Petrescu throws a big counter head kick but Wilson avoids it with no problem.
Petrescu moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
Petrescu scores with a body shot.
Wilson throws a head kick but Petrescu moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Petrescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Petrescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Petrescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
It looked like Wilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Petrescu.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson tries to clinch but Petrescu is having none of it.
Petrescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Petrescu.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Petrescu misses.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Petrescu moved out of range nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Petrescu moved away.
Petrescu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrescu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petrescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Petrescu moves out of range easily.
Wilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Slade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrescu dips to his left and cracks Wilson with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wilson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson wants to slow Petrescu down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Petrescu lands with a cross.
Sergiu Petrescu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Wilson walks into a jab.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Petrescu looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Wilson misses with a hook
and Petrescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson catches Petrescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Petrescu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Petrescu wants to counter with a clinch but Wilson pushes him away.
Petrescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wilson momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiu Petrescu.
I've got Petrescu 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 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Our winner, Sergiu Petrescu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Slade Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to my opponent. He was the better man tonight. Still, I think if I had another go at it I would beat him. Let's run it back.'.
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Event:
K-1 Round 5 Szczęsny vs Deck
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Spencer with a nice cross.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Petrescu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spencer misses with an uppercut. Petrescu saw that one coming.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
Spencer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Petrescu walks into a stiff left hand from Spencer.
Petrescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spencer finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrescu's head.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer throws a leg kick #CL#
and Petrescu moves into the clinch.
Spencer is trying to break the clinch but Petrescu is controlling him.
Spencer managing to block the knees to the body from Petrescu.
Spencer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spencer.
Spencer throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spencer misses with a left hand
and Petrescu counters with a good, hard body kick but Spencer shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
Petrescu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
Spencer lands a really nice looking cross but Petrescu seems unphased.
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Spencer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
Spencer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Petrescu. Petrescu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A bone on bone clash there as Spencer blocks the leg kick.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.#T2#
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Petrescu counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Spencer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spencer lands with a straight right. Petrescu didn't see that one coming.
Spencer feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu defending well as Spencer loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu slips under a jab from Spencer.
Petrescu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Petrescu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Spencer manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Spencer is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combo that has Spencer backing up. Spencer nods at Petrescu to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer misses with a wild combination.
Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer slips under a jab.
Spencer misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Spencer misses with an uppercut.
Petrescu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shawn Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu fails to land with a series of punches.
Petrescu slips a jab from Spencer.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrescu is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu jabs at Spencer's body.
Spencer throws a low kick, looking for Petrescu's leg but Petrescu calmly moves out of range.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
Petrescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spencer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu. #T1#
Spencer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spencer misses with a left hand #CL#
and Petrescu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spencer swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spencer is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrescu.
Spencer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrescu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Spencer.
Petrescu throws a jab when Spencer was well out of range.
Spencer misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
And Petrescu counters with a quick kick to the body but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer connects with a solid leg kick.
Spencer blocks a head kick by Petrescu.
Spencer throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A jab from Spencer misses.
Spencer lands with a hook. Petrescu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrescu. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Spencer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spencer throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spencer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Spencer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shawn Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrescu slips under a jab.
Petrescu throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer misses with a hook
#CL#
and Petrescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrescu.
Petrescu misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spencer blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spencer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Petrescu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Spencer manages to circle out of the way.
Sergiu Petrescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Petrescu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrescu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spencer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Petrescu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Spencer.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Spencer misses its intended target.
Spencer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu checks a low kick from Spencer.
Petrescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Petrescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Petrescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spencer scores with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spencer, right into the meat.
Spencer moves out of range as Petrescu throws a body kick.
Spencer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.
Nice defenses there by Petrescu.
Spencer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Spencer throws an overhand right that lands on Petrescu's shoulder, as Petrescu tries to avoid the shot.
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Spencer misses the jab.
Spencer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu moves forwards but Spencer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spencer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spencer lands with an overhand left.
A big left from Petrescu misses.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shawn Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spencer lunges at Petrescu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Petrescu's hand.
Petrescu slips a straight right by Spencer.
Spencer misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Petrescu needs to keep his hands up - Spencer had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrescu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Spencer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Spencer connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Spencer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spencer 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Spencer!
A relieved looking Shawn Spencer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEC 544
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Lee looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Petrescu napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Petrescu is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee taking a breather here. #SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Petrescu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Petrescu.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrescu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Petrescu from improving position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Petrescu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Petrescu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Petrescu decides to stand back up. Petrescu steps back and let's Lee get back to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As Lee backs off Petrescu throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Petrescu misses #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Petrescu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrescu.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Petrescu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrescu.
Petrescu misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrescu can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Petrescu lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Petrescu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position but Petrescu postures up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrescu controls the pace.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrescu trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrescu wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Petrescu is still trying to improve position.
Lee is trying to keep Petrescu in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Temujin Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Petrescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrescu can pounce on him.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Petrescu misses with a body kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrescu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee looks for a takedown but Petrescu sprawls well.
Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T1#
Lee tests Petrescu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petrescu swinging wildly here.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee tries to clinch up but Petrescu circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Temujin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.#T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Petrescu staying out of range there.
Petrescu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch there but Petrescu circles away.
#TD#
Petrescu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petrescu has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrescu for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Lee trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee won't allow Petrescu to sweep him here.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrescu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Petrescu has wrist control.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Petrescu throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Petrescu throws out a leg kick but Lee moves out of range and Petrescu only half commits.
Lee stuns Petrescu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Petrescu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrescu fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Petrescu throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Petrescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Temujin Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! 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#
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrescu momentarily.
Temujin Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Petrescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Petrescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Petrescu sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu misses with a leg kick.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu slips a straight right by Lee.#T1#
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrescu throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Petrescu jumps back.
Lee thumps Petrescu with a low kick.
A combination from Petrescu does no damage.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Lee.
Petrescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short left from Petrescu.
A shot in the inside from Petrescu.
Sergiu Petrescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Petrescu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Petrescu's side.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Petrescu, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Petrescu against the cage but Petrescu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Temujin Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a straight right.
Petrescu tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Petrescu ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrescu.
#T3#
Lee misses with a left hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice sprawl there from Petrescu as Lee shoots in.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Petrescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Petrescu cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu counters with a head kick. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Temujin Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Petrescu tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Petrescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu with a knee to the head.
Petrescu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Petrescu's brow.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Petrescu avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Petrescu won't allow it.
Petrescu lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrescu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Petrescu misses with a kick to the body #TD#
so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiu Petrescu.
I think Lee 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Temujin Lee!
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Event:
CEC 535
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Bin Al Aziz tries a low kick but Petrescu avoids it.
Bin Al Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Petrescu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bin Al Aziz , as that shot connected.
Petrescu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrescu avoids the body shot from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu is looking for a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bin Al Aziz is defended easily by Petrescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
A low kick from Bin Al Aziz misses
and Petrescu counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Bin Al Aziz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick that misses.
Bin Al Aziz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Bin Al Aziz misses
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bin Al Aziz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Petrescu on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Petrescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Lotus in the buildup to the fight.
Bin Al Aziz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both fighters circling a little - Bin Al Aziz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bin Al Aziz lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin Al Aziz cracks Petrescu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bin Al Aziz throws a series of strikes that have Petrescu backpedaling.
Bin Al Aziz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrescu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu moves in looking to clinch but Bin Al Aziz pushes him off.
Petrescu lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Bin Al Aziz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T3#
Bin Al Aziz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bin Al Aziz tried to score with a low kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Bin Al Aziz knows he should have avoided that one.
Petrescu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Bin Al Aziz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Al Aziz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Petrescu takes one to the chin there.
Petrescu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bin Al Aziz can pounce on him.
Petrescu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bin Al Aziz throws a low kick, looking for Petrescu's leg but Petrescu calmly moves out of range.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Petrescu cracks Bin Al Aziz with a good jab.
Bin Al Aziz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Petrescu 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.
Bin Al Aziz throws a leg kick which misses Petrescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Petrescu tries to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Petrescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Bin Al Aziz 's head.
Petrescu throws out a loose jab but Bin Al Aziz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bin Al Aziz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrescu scores with a spinning back kick!
Petrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bin Al Aziz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bin Al Aziz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bin Al Aziz throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrescu misses with a hook. Bin Al Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Petrescu misses with a hook. Bin Al Aziz ducked under it nicely.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Bin Al Aziz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Petrescu really felt that one!
Petrescu misses the jab.
Bin Al Aziz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Al Aziz .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a hook.
Petrescu walks into a left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Petrescu might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Petrescu throws a right and a left that Bin Al Aziz avoids nicely.
Bin Al Aziz lands a leg kick that knocks Petrescu off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Bin Al Aziz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Petrescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bin Al Aziz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu connects with a right hand. Bin Al Aziz shakes it off.
Petrescu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Petrescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Petrescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Bin Al Aziz breaks away and moves out of range.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bin Al Aziz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrescu is fending him off so far but Bin Al Aziz persists. Nope, Petrescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bin Al Aziz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu tries to score with a low kick but Bin Al Aziz moves his leg out of the way.
Bin Al Aziz misses with a low kick.
Petrescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a good low kick that Petrescu was not able to check.
Good leg kick by Petrescu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Petrescu throws a front kick aimed at Bin Al Aziz 's knee but Bin Al Aziz avoids it well.
Petrescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bin Al Aziz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Petrescu throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrescu.
Nice body kick from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Petrescu's knee momentarily.
Bin Al Aziz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petrescu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Bin Al Aziz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu scores with a hook to the body. Bin Al Aziz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Petrescu lands the left hand.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Bin Al Aziz connects with a body shot that sends Petrescu's belly button to the back.
Bin Al Aziz throws a low kick but Petrescu moves out of range easily.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bin Al Aziz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bin Al Aziz wants to land a leg kick but Petrescu is out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Good shot there by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz connects with a high kick.
Petrescu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bin Al Aziz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bin Al Aziz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Petrescu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Bin Al Aziz .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu connects with a jab.#T4#
Bin Al Aziz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bin Al Aziz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bin Al Aziz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Petrescu is able to avoid easily.
Bin Al Aziz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrescu. That did some damage!
Petrescu blocks a head kick by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Bin Al Aziz lands a jab to the head.
Petrescu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bin Al Aziz is out of range and Petrescu settles back down.
Petrescu moves to clinch but Bin Al Aziz breaks away
and Bin Al Aziz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Bin Al Aziz breaks away and moves out of range.
Bin Al Aziz lands with an overhand left.
Petrescu misses with an uppercut. Bin Al Aziz saw that one coming.
Bin Al Aziz throws a sloppy head kick and Petrescu moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Petrescu checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bin Al Aziz . That's going to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Bin Al Aziz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bin Al Aziz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bin Al Aziz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu scores with a body shot.
Bin Al Aziz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bin Al Aziz walks into a straight right hand from Petrescu.#T1#
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu throws a sloppy head kick
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petrescu scores with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Bin Al Aziz is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a one-two to the body.
Bin Al Aziz defending well as Petrescu loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Petrescu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bin Al Aziz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bin Al Aziz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrescu duly obliges.
Petrescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Petrescu walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bin Al Aziz throws a head kick that misses
and Petrescu counters with a body kick that stops Bin Al Aziz in his tracks momentarily.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bin Al Aziz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Petrescu's sensitive parts.
Sergiu Petrescu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bin Al Aziz has a takedown stuffed.
Petrescu throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bin Al Aziz counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrescu throws a front kick aimed at Bin Al Aziz 's knee but Bin Al Aziz avoids it well.
Bin Al Aziz lands a head shot.
Petrescu checks the leg kick.
Petrescu throws a hook but Bin Al Aziz avoids it easily.
Bin Al Aziz lands with a nice body kick.
Nice jab there from Petrescu.
Petrescu misses with a body shot
and Bin Al Aziz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Bin Al Aziz . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz misses with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bin Al Aziz thumps Petrescu with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu moves out of range as Bin Al Aziz strikes.
Petrescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bin Al Aziz .
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Bin Al Aziz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin Al Aziz throws the kick towards the body but Petrescu avoids it.
Petrescu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Petrescu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bin Al Aziz back to the cage. Petrescu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Petrescu takes a swing at Bin Al Aziz 's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bin Al Aziz .
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Al Aziz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bin Al Aziz moves away.
Bin Al Aziz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrescu is looking for a counter combo.
A good leg kick by Bin Al Aziz .
Bin Al Aziz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Petrescu. That did some damage!
Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrescu is looking to chop away at Bin Al Aziz 's legs.
Petrescu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bin Al Aziz is looking to slow Petrescu down with leg kicks.
Petrescu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bin Al Aziz scores with a spinning back kick!
A thudding body kick lands there by Bin Al Aziz !
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz .
Well Bin Al Aziz 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz !
Our winner, Mohamed Jafar Bin Al Aziz , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
CEC 521
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Reyes moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Petrescu thuds a left hand into Reyes's body.
Petrescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Petrescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Petrescu cracks Reyes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrescu blocks a head kick by Reyes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes lands a body shot.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Reyes swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Petrescu is looking to chop away at Reyes's legs. #T1#
Petrescu scores with a nice right hand.
Reyes misses with a leg kick.
Reyes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Reyes throws a lazy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reyes checks a low kick from Petrescu.
A bone on bone clash there as Reyes blocks the leg kick.
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Petrescu throws out a powerful jab.
Petrescu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Petrescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Petrescu.
Petrescu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reyes.
Reyes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrescu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Reyes's head but Reyes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Petrescu.
Reyes throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Reyes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Reyes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Petrescu on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Petrescu is rocked!
Petrescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Reyes finish him?
Reyes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Petrescu seems to have recovered his senses.
Reyes is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Reyes closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Petrescu! Reyes dives in looking to finish! Petrescu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ada Reyes!
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Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrescu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Scarn's head.
Petrescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrescu.
Scarn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Scarn throws a leg kick
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Petrescu scores with a shot to the body.
Petrescu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Petrescu misses its intended target.
Petrescu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Scarn backs up against the cage.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Petrescu counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Scarn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Petrescu sprawls well. Petrescu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn lands with a nice combination. Petrescu backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Petrescu - just one landing.
Petrescu scores with a nice strike.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Scarn! But no joy.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarn.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrescu, as that shot connected.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrescu connects with the punch.
Scarn darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Scarn needs to keep his hands up - Petrescu had a free shot at his head there.
Scarn looks to score with a jab to the body but Petrescu is just out of range.
Petrescu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Petrescu's head coaches at White Lotus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scarn misses with a left hand
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Petrescu cracks a nice hook into Scarn's ribs.
Scarn lands with a nice combination. Petrescu backs away looking to recover.
Scarn checks a leg kick.
Petrescu wants to land a leg kick but Scarn is out of range.
A good leg kick by Scarn.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Petrescu stuffs the takedown attempt from Scarn. Scarn gets slowly back to his feet.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrescu scores with a nice strike.
Scarn throws a leg kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu moves out of range of the body kick from Scarn.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Scarn.
Scarn dodges the punch combination from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Petrescu avoids them all with ease.
Petrescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Scarn slips a jab and a cross from Petrescu.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Scarn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Scarn scores with a jab to the head.
A lazy body kick from Scarn
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Scarns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Petrescu slips a straight right by Scarn.
It looked like Petrescu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scarn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scarn.
Petrescu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Scarn throws an off balance right hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a thumping low kick.
Petrescu connects with a solid leg kick.
Scarn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Petrescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scarn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
Scarn throws out a counter right but Petrescu avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrescu.
Scarn connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Petrescu.
Scarn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Scarn.
Scarn throws the kick towards the body but Petrescu avoids it.
As Scarn tries to get set, Petrescu tries to push him back and clinch up but Scarn manages to avoid the attempt.
Scarn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scarn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Petrescu throws a nice head kick!
Petrescu swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It seemed like Scarn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scarn throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Scarn throws a leg kick that misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Scarn might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Petrescu has got the better of the exchanges.
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Scarn's head but Scarn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Petrescu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scarn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scarn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scarn connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scarn can do to turn this around?
Scarn jabs at Petrescu's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Petrescu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scarn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scarn connects with an inside leg kick.
Petrescu throws a wild body kick that Scarn sees coming a mile off.
Scarn thows a leg kick but Petrescu checks it
and Petrescu counters with a body kick.
Petrescu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Scarn connects with the punch.
Petrescu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Petrescu misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Michael Scarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Scarn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scarn looks to land a body kick but Petrescu moved away.
Scarn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scarn wants to slow Petrescu down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrescu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrescu lands with a kick to the temple. Scarn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick from Scarn misses.
Scarn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Petrescu.
A big left from Petrescu misses.
Petrescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4#
Petrescu misses with a low kick.
Scarn throws the left hand but Petrescu avoids the punch easily.
Petrescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scarn in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Petrescu counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Petrescu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scarn.
Scarn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrescu prevents it.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Scarn.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Scarn.
With the fighters up against the cage, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scarn avoids it.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
A jab from Scarn misses.
Petrescu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Petrescu checks a leg kick nicely.
Petrescu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
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 Michael Scarn's cut.
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.
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Petrescu - that will leave a mark!
Petrescu misses with a head kick.
Petrescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Petrescu moves out of range as Scarn throws a body kick.
Petrescu throws a big counter combination but Scarn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scarn looks to land a combination but Petrescu avoids it well.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Petrescu lands a high kick!
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Petrescu scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Petrescu.
Petrescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scarn.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrescu misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrescu as he connects with a hook.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a big head kick but Petrescu shrugs it off.
Scarn misses with a hook. Petrescu ducked under it nicely.
Scarn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scarn takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Petrescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarn.
Scarn throws a looping overhand right but Petrescu ducks down to avoid it.
Scarn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Petrescu.
Scarn misses with a kick to the body
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
A head kick by Scarn misses
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Scarn misses with a left hand
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn thows a leg kick but Petrescu checks it
and Scarn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu feints and then cracks Scarn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Scarn down.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Petrescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scarn misses with a two punch combination.
Scarn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice shot by Scarn.
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Petrescu takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Petrescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scarn scores with a body shot.
Scarn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Petrescu doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scarn moves away.
Petrescu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Scarn and move into the clinch.
Petrescu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scarn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Scarn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Petrescu's calf.
Scarn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrescu. That one must have hurt.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Scarn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrescu checks a leg kick.
Petrescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Sergiu Petrescu is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn scores with a jab to the body.
Scarn throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Petrescu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Scarn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrescu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scarn scrambles back to his feet.
Petrescu checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergiu Petrescu did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarn. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Scarn.
Petrescu works Scarn's body with a nice hook.
Scarn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrescu defends well and Scarn ends up having to push Petrescu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrescu misses with a leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn moves out of range of the body kick from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Petrescu lands with a right hand.
Scarn pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Petrescu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petrescu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Scarn.
Scarn avoids the head kick by Petrescu.
Scarn feints and then cracks Petrescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Petrescu down.
Scarn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu slips a jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Petrescu thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Petrescu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
A jab from Scarn misses.
No joy there for Scarn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Petrescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrescu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Petrescu under the eye.
Scarn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
A nice combination there by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands a jab to the nose.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Petrescu does no damage.
Petrescu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Petrescu.#T3#
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Petrescu in his tracks.
Petrescu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Scarn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scarn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Scarn throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu checks a low kick from Scarn.
That kick from Petrescu tenderised Scarn's leg. Scarn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Petrescu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Scarn is predictable there
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Scarn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Scarn avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Scarn finds it's way through Petrescu's defenses.
Scarn misses with a hook
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut.
Scarn lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Scarn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Scarn lands with an uppercut that bounces Petrescu off the cage and back into range.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarn.
Petrescu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Petrescu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Michael Scarn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Scarn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Scarn was not able to check.
Scarn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scarn throws a combination. Petrescu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Scarn's body. Scarn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scarn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Petrescu looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Scarn misses with a low kick.
Scarn looks to throw the jab but Petrescu is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Scarn misses with a left hand
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Petrescu staying out of range there.
Petrescu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrescu. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Scarn knows he should have avoided that one.
Scarn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petrescu defends well and Scarn ends up having to push Petrescu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Petrescu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Petrescu sizes up Scarn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu counters with a body kick.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scarn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Scarn walks into a stiff left hand from Petrescu.
Scarn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Petrescu throws a hook but Scarn blocks it.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Scarn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu tries a low kick but Scarn avoids it.
Scarn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Scarn cracks the inside of Petrescu's front leg.
Petrescu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Scarn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarn tries to score with a low kick but Petrescu moves his leg out of the way.
Scarn misses with a jab to the body
and Petrescu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Scarn counters with a leg kick.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Sergiu Petrescu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Petrescu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Scarn's sensitive parts.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a right hand to the body.
Scarn moves forwards but Petrescu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scarn defending well as Petrescu loads up on a big left hand.
Scarn misses the shot to the body.
Scarn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Michael Scarn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petrescu slips under a jab.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scarn connects with the punch.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Petrescu connects with a solid leg kick.
Petrescu misses with a low kick. #T4#
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn throws a leg kick
and Petrescu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Scarn really felt that one!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrescu with a nice cross.
Scarn throws a body kick that misses.
Scarn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrescu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scarn misses with a left hand #CL#
and Petrescu counters by moving into the clinch.
Scarn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scarn.
Petrescu lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Sergiu Petrescu has been cut.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrescu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Sergiu Petrescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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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.
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USFC 143
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thacker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.
Thacker swings for the body but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu's corner calls for a 1-2. Petrescu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu throws a right hand that Thacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Thacker also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Thacker instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thacker fails to land.
Thacker works on Petrescu's body with a couple of short punches.
Thacker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
#T1#
Thacker misses with the head strike.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Thacker misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu landing knees to the head.
Thacker lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu prevents a body shot from Thacker.
A short uppercut from Thacker.
Thacker stalling the fight.
Thacker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrescus head.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu can't break the clinch.
Thacker lands with a short shot to the head.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Petrescu avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrescu is defending well for now.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Petrescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu jabs at Thacker's body.#T2#
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Donk. Thacker catches Petrescu right on the button with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to clinch but Petrescu is having none of it.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thacker scores with a hook to the body. Petrescu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thacker throws a combination that misses
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thacker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Thacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Petrescu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thacker.#T3##CL2#
Thacker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thacker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Petrescu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Thacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrescu is keeping busy.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thacker.
Thacker has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Thacker 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 Thacker can turn it around.
Thacker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thacker avoiding damage as Petrescu throws knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Thacker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
#T4#
Thacker scores with a knee to the head.
Petrescu working aggressively here.
#BC#
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand.
Thacker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu lands a slapping body shot.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrescu misses the target.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Petrescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrescu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alasdair Thacker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Petrescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thacker doesn't seem bothered though.
Petrescu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Petrescu throws a right and a left that Thacker avoids nicely.
Thacker scores with a hook.
Thacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thacker throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Petrescu finds it's way through Thacker's defenses.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a low kick, right behind Thacker 's knee.
Thacker throws a body kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Petrescu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good low kick that Thacker was not able to check.
Thacker swings widly with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu misses with the combination.
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thacker counters with a right hand to the body.
Petrescu slips a straight right by Thacker.
Petrescu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Thacker connects with a single shot there.
Petrescu looks to land a combination. Thacker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thacker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thacker scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
A jab from Petrescu misses.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with the punch.
Petrescu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thacker if he has to take too many more of those.
Thacker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Thacker duly obliges.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Petrescu tries to keep at a distance but Thacker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Petrescu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thacker is breathing heavily.#BC#
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a hook to the side of Petrescu's head but Petrescu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Thacker throws a hook but Petrescu avoids it easily.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Petrescu moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Petrescu is looking to counter the offense by Thacker and move into the clinch.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Thacker misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Thacker misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrescu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
It appears Petrescu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Petrescu misses with a body kick.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Petrescu misses with a looping right.
Thacker misses with a right hand
and Petrescu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
Thacker lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Petrescu's ribs.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrescu.
Petrescu jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thacker checks a leg kick.
Thacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrescu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Petrescu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
Petrescu connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrescu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thacker lands a head shot.
Petrescu misses with a two punch combination.
Petrescu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thacker finds it's way round the side to connect with Petrescu's head.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Petrescu misses with a hook.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.#T1#
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrescu lands a nice looking body kick.
Thacker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
Petrescu throwing a counter right hand but Thacker manages to avoid it.
Thacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Petrescu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thacker tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrescu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thacker's knee momentarily.
Thacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrescu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Thacker counters with a nice body shot.
Petrescu is looking to chop away at Thacker's legs.
Thacker cracks Petrescu with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thacker moves to clinch but Petrescu breaks away
and Petrescu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Petrescu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thacker has time to react.
Petrescu misses with a straight right.
Thacker lands a jab to Petrescu's midsection.
Petrescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thacker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrescu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrescu counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick from Petrescu misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thacker lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrescu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrescu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thacker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Petrescu on the side of the head.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu lands an overhand right.
Petrescu works the jab nicely.
Petrescu misses with a left hand
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thacker throws a sloppy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thacker throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thacker just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPetrescu.
Petrescu throws a head kick but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thacker jabs at Petrescu's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Thacker clinches up against the cage.
Thacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu blocks an uppercut.
Thacker throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thacker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrescu's efforts to push away.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Alasdair Thacker has been cut.
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Thacker. #BC#
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiu Petrescu showed his dominance in that final round.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
After the fight, Sergiu Petrescu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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USFC 136
Date: Feb 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Balkon looks to land a combination but Petrescu avoids it well.
Petrescu ducks right into an uppercut from Balkon.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu lands a leg kick that knocks Balkon off balance momentarily.
Petrescu swats away the attempt to clinch by Balkon.
Balkon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Petrescu.
Balkon misses with a hook to the body
and Balkon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon digs a good hook to Petrescu's body.
Petrescu cracks Balkon with an open hand slap.
Petrescu avoids the head kick by Balkon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balkon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Balkon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been informed that Balkon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Petrescu tries to bum rush Balkon with a series of wild strikes but Balkon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balkon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkon throws a big shot that misses.
Petrescu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Balkon just manages to avoid it.
Petrescu scores with a jab to the head.
Petrescu connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Balkon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balkon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrescu slips a jab and a cross from Balkon.
Balkon closes the distance but Petrescu moves to the side
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marian Balkon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
A low kick from Petrescu is predictable there
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Balkon throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Balkon connects with a crisp jab.
Balkon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Balkon. Those never looked like landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Balkon checks a leg kick.
Balkon checks a low kick from Petrescu.
Balkon swings widly with a right hand
enabling Petrescu to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkon tries to clinch there but Petrescu circles away.
Petrescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Balkon throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
Petrescu appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Petrescu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrescu.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balkon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Balkon throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Balkon cracks Petrescu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Petrescu misses with a low kick.
Petrescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkon.
Petrescu is looking to counter punch.
Balkon tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrescu scores with a decent looking hook.
Balkon thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Balkon misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balkon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrescu counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Balkon.
Balkon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Petrescu connects with a looping right hand.
Petrescu misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrescu.
Balkon throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Balkon.
A big right from Balkon misses.
Petrescu throws a low kick but Balkon avoids it.
Balkon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balkon jabs Petrescu to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Balkon moves into the clinch.
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 Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Balkon.
Petrescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Balkon manages to avoid it.
Petrescu moves out of range as Balkon strikes.
Balkon throws a series of punches but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Balkon misses with the combination.
Petrescu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Balkon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a low kick but Balkon avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu works Balkon's body with a nice hook.
Balkon with a hook.
A cross from Balkon lands.
Petrescu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Petrescu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Petrescu.
Petrescu misses with a few strikes there.
Balkon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Petrescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkon throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu tries to land a body kick
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Petrescu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Balkon.
Balkon throws the left hand but Petrescu avoids the punch easily.
Petrescu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Balkon misses with an uppercut.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Balkon breaks away and moves out of range.
Petrescu has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
Balkon lands an overhand right.#T2##CL#
Petrescu moves into range and clinches up with Balkon.#BC#
Petrescu breaks the clinch.
Petrescu throws a looping overhand right but Balkon ducks down to avoid it.
Balkon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balkon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Petrescu.
Petrescu blocks a head kick by Balkon.
Petrescu slips under a jab from Balkon.
Balkon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrescu throws an off balance right hand
and Petrescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balkon throws a jab when Petrescu was well out of range.
Balkon wants to clinch up but Petrescu keeps it at a distance.
Balkon scores with a nice right hand.
Balkon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Balkon scores with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Petrescu.
Petrescu slips under a jab from Balkon.
Balkon misses with a double jab
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balkon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Balkon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Balkon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marian Balkon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrescu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Petrescu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Petrescu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balkon misses with a looping left.
Balkon misses with a head kick.
Petrescu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Balkons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Balkon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrescu with a body shot.
Balkon misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Petrescu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Balkon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Balkon checks a low kick from Petrescu.
Balkon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Petrescu counters with a stiff right hand.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Petrescu saw that one coming.
Balkon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Petrescu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Petrescu ducks under a wild hook from Balkon.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Balkon.
Balkon throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marian Balkon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrescu swings for the body but Balkon moves out of range.
Petrescu misses with a hook to the body
letting Balkon counter with a right hand.
Balkon defending well as Petrescu loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Balkon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu throws a lazy head kick
and Balkon counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrescu lands a really nice looking cross but Balkon seems unphased.
Petrescu misses with a straight left.
A big right from Balkon misses.
Balkon looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu throws a leg kick that misses.
Petrescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Balkon. Balkon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Balkon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Balkon thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Petrescu keeps the fight on the outside.
Balkon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Balkon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Balkon scores with a jab.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
Balkon misses the jab.
Balkon tries to clinch
letting Petrescu counter with a right hand.
Balkon throws the left hand but Petrescu avoids the punch easily.
Petrescu throws out a loose jab but Balkon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Balkon misses.
Balkon misses with an uppercut. Petrescu saw that one coming.
Petrescu throws a combination that misses
and Balkon counters with a right hand to the body.
Balkon doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrescu circles away.
#T2#
Balkon looks to land a combination. Petrescu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good shot there by Balkon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrescu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Balkon.
#CL#
Petrescu closes the distance and pushes Balkon back into the cage.
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Petrescu is blocking nicely.
Petrescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Balkon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Petrescu gets through Balkon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Petrescu is working Balkon over against the cage.
Petrescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Petrescu avoiding damage as Balkon throws knees to the body.
A short left from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Marian Balkon has been cut.#T3#
Balkon working hard to break the clinch.
Petrescu with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Balkon is rocked!
Balkon looking to throw knees to the head but Petrescu is blocking nicely.
Balkon is still on wobbly legs! Can Petrescu finish him?
Balkon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Balkon seems to have recovered his senses.
Balkon managing to block the knees to the body from Petrescu.
Balkon misses with a knee to the head.
Balkon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Petrescu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Balkon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrescu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Balkon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrescu misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrescu lands a body punch.
Balkon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Petrescu scores with a knee 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!
Petrescu gets through Balkon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balkon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Balkon working aggressively here.
Balkon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrescu trying to land knees to the body.
Balkon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Petrescu has him pressed against the cage.
Sergiu Petrescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Balkon misses with some punches.
Balkon managing to block the knees to the body from Petrescu.
Petrescu presses Balkon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Petrescu tries a knee to the head but Balkon blocks it.
Petrescu blocks an uppercut.
Balkon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Petrescu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Balkon tries a knee to the head but Petrescu blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrescu obliges.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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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!
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Petrescu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brandao.
Petrescu lands the left hand.
We've been told by Brandao's head coaches at Better Alternative ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandao wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Petrescu. No joy for Brandao on that attempt.
Petrescu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Petrescu wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Brandao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Brandao should have avoided that one.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
Petrescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brandao doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandao fails with the takedown
and Petrescu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Petrescu catches Brandao right on the button with a cross.#TD#
Brandao 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!
You can see the frustration on Petrescu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Petrescu is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1#
Petrescu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brandao is working away from the top position though.
Petrescu is looking to improve his position.
Petrescu moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Petrescu looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrescu, not yet.
Petrescu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Brandao from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Petrescu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brandao stopping the sweep attempt from Petrescu.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Brandao tries for a takedown but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Petrescu scores with a leg kick.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrescu swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Petrescu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brandao somewhat.
Jose Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrescu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Brandao.
Brandao shoots in for a double leg but Petrescu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petrescu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brandao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandao is breathing heavily.
Petrescu lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot by Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with a body shot.#T4#
Brandao takes one on the button.
Petrescu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#KD2#
Petrescu drops Brandao with a beautiful combination! Brandao stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Petrescu is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Brandao is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jose Brandao has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petrescu feints and then cracks Brandao's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Brandao down.
Oh Brandao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brandao throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrescu counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Brandao to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Petrescu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sergiu Petrescu!
A victorious Sergiu Petrescu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 7
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Naoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrescu dips to his left and cracks Naoki with an uppercut!
Petrescu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu avoids it easily.
Naoki slips under a jab from Petrescu.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Naoki as he connects with a hook.
Naoki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Coffee Shop in the buildup to the fight.
Petrescu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Naoki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Naoki connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Naoki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Naoki misses the shot to the body.
Naoki misses with a leg kick
and Petrescu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Naoki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrescu works Naoki's body with a nice hook.
Naoki motions for Petrescu to come forward. Naoki throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Petrescu tries to clinch up.
Petrescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Naoki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrescu is looking to clinch but Naoki is avoiding it.
Naoki lands a high kick!
Petrescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Naoki momentarily.
Petrescu thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Petrescu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naoki rather than just go for the knockout.
Naoki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Naoki throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Petrescu finds it's way through Naoki's defenses. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naoki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Naoki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Naoki dips to his left and cracks Petrescu with an uppercut!
Naoki misses with an uppercut
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
Naoki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrescu lands a body shot.
Petrescu moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Petrescu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Petrescu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petrescu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Naoki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Naoki wants to get back to striking at distance but Petrescu won't allow it.
Naoki is trying to break the clinch but Petrescu has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Petrescu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Naoki struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Naoki looking for a takedown.
Naoki swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Naoki.
Petrescu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Petrescu has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Naoki uses from the top position.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrescu working a defensive guard here.
Naoki throwing strikes from guard but Petrescu blocks nicely.
Naoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naoki postures up in Petrescu's guard and throws a big left but Petrescu blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Naoki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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 controls Naoki momentarily but Naoki frees himself.
Petrescu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Petrescu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Naoki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Naoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrescu wants to control from the top but Naoki keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Naoki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good work by Petrescu as he checks the leg kick.
Petrescu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Petrescu slips under a jab.
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Naoki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petrescu connects with a crisp jab.
Naoki throws a lazy right hand but Petrescu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrescu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Naoki lands an overhand right.
Naoki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naoki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Takeshi Naoki is winning the standup battle so far.
Naoki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Naoki throws a front kick aimed at Petrescu's knee but Petrescu avoids it well.
Petrescu slaps away a takedown attempt from Naoki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Petrescu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Naoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrescu is fending him off so far but Naoki persists. Nope, Petrescu circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrescu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naoki in his tracks.
Naoki throws a hook but Petrescu blocks it.
Naoki throws a leg kick that misses.
Naoki throws a shot to the body.
Naoki misses with a lunging right hand
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Naoki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrescu wants to land a leg kick but Naoki is out of range.
Naoki just misses with a punch to the body.
Petrescu cracks the inside of Naoki's front leg.
Petrescu misses with a looping left.
Some wild striking there from Naoki.
#T2#
Petrescu blocks a leg kick.
Takeshi Naoki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naoki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Naoki throws an overhand right that lands on Petrescu's shoulder, as Petrescu tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Naoki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrescu wants to control but Naoki is keeping busy.
Petrescu wants to get back to full guard.
Petrescu trying to control but Naoki postures up.
Petrescu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naoki. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Naoki working over Petrescu with some ground and pound. Petrescu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Naoki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Petrescu defending well though.
Petrescu is looking to control Naoki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Petrescu avoid being mounted?
Petrescu tries to roll over but Naoki keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naoki is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Naoki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Petrescu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naoki scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naoki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Petrescu to regain full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Petrescu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Naoki from controlling successfully.
Naoki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Naoki stands up over Petrescu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naoki postures up and lands a big shot to Petrescu's brow.
Naoki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Petrescu isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Naoki stacks Petrescu 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 Naoki!
Petrescu can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Naoki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Petrescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Naoki misses with a straight left.
Naoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrescu avoids it really well and circles away.
Naoki misses with a low kick as Petrescu jumps back.
Petrescu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naoki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Naoki knows he should have avoided that one.
Naoki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Naoki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws a body shot but no joy.
Naoki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Naoki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Naoki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Naoki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Petrescu throws out a counter right but Naoki avoids it with no problem.
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Petrescu misses the shot to the body.
Naoki connects with the punch.
Naoki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Naoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Naoki.
Some wild striking there from Naoki.
Petrescu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Naoki. Naoki obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Naoki lands with a straight right. Petrescu didn't see that one coming.
Petrescu blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Naoki.
Petrescu throws a head kick but Naoki moves out of range.
Naoki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrescu misses with a hook
and Naoki counters with a series of strikes. Petrescu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Naoki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Naoki darts in looking for a takedown but Petrescu gets double underhooks and turns Naoki into the cage.
Naoki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Petrescu throws a big shot that misses.
Naoki appears to be looking for a big counter.
Naoki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu lands a nice hook to Naoki's body. Naoki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Naoki thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Petrescu avoids the head kick by Naoki.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Naoki misses
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrescu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Naoki loads up on a big right hand but Petrescu slips the punch.
Naoki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petrescu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Naoki missing with a left hand there. Petrescu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrescu. That's going to slow Naoki down.
Naoki cracks Petrescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrescu displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Naoki checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Petrescu blocks the low kick.
Petrescu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Petrescu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naoki throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrescu.
Nice sprawl there from Petrescu as Naoki shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takeshi Naoki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Naoki avoids the body shot from Petrescu.
Naoki dives in and grabs Petrescu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Petrescu pushes down on Naoki's head and hops out.
Naoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrescu! But no joy.
Petrescu scores with a sloppy right hand. Naoki should have avoided that one.
Naoki misses with a few strikes there.
Naoki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrescu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrescu misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Petrescu lunges at Naoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Naoki's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiu Petrescu.
I think Petrescu 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrescu!
#CL#
Joseph rushes Petrescu and presses him up against the cage.
Joseph misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Petrescu.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrescu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Joseph takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Petrescu trying to land knees to the body.
Joseph lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrescu backwards.
Petrescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joseph misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph looking to throw knees to the head but Petrescu is blocking nicely.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Joseph tries to throw a body punch but Petrescu avoids it by throwing Joseph back against the cage.
Petrescu with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrescu missing with knees to the body.
Petrescu misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Petrescu.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrescu digs a right hand into Joseph's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Joseph's gas tank.
Joseph just leaning against Petrescu, taking a breather.
Petrescu lands a nice uppercut.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph misses with a knee strike.
Joseph holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Petrescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrescu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Petrescu lands a knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrescu as Joseph tries to tie him up.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Joseph throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu working Joseph over with knees to the body.#T2#
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
Petrescu lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joseph on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands a left hand.
Petrescu tries to pull guard but Joseph won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Petrescu.
Petrescu lands with a right to the head.
Joseph blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joseph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrescu scores a nice knee to the body.
Petrescu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrescu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrescu missing with knees to the body.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Petrescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
Petrescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head. #T3#
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joseph blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Joseph has closed the distance and engaged Petrescu in a clinch.
Petrescu lands a good knee to the midsection. Joseph won't want to take too many of those.
Petrescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrescu scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph lands a nice knee to the body.
Petrescu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Petrescu lands an uppercut.
Petrescu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
Petrescu lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Petrescu.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Petrescu obliges.
Petrescu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrescu tries to work over Joseph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Petrescu lands a shot to the body.
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Joseph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrescu blocks a body shot from Joseph.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
Petrescu has a couple of punches blocked by Joseph.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Joseph throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Petrescu blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petrescu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petrescu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Joseph's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like William Joseph has been cut.
Petrescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrescu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrescu blocking some punches.
Joseph misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Joseph's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Petrescu thumps Joseph with a low kick.#CL2#
Petrescu drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joseph digs a right hand into Petrescu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Petrescu's gas tank.
Petrescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Petrescu controls the action.
Petrescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph stalling.
Joseph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Petrescu's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrescu.
Petrescu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joseph stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu looking to throw knees to the head but Joseph is blocking nicely.
Petrescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joseph is defending well for now.
Petrescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Petrescu lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Joseph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petrescus head.
Petrescu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Petrescu misses with a knee to the head.
Petrescu crunches a lovely knee into Joseph's ribcage.
Joseph lands a body shot.
Joseph tries a knee to the head but Petrescu blocks it.
Petrescu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Petrescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrescu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrescu lands a nice uppercut.
Petrescu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joseph in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Petrescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu avoiding damage as Joseph throws knees to the body.
Petrescu takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2#
Petrescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petrescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joseph manages to avoid it.#T2#
Joseph keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joseph throwing a counter right hand but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Joseph tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Petrescu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joseph misses with a straight left.
Joseph ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Petrescu misses.
Petrescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
William Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrescu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrescu throws a hook to the side of Joseph's head but Joseph sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joseph moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Joseph swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Petrescu tries to land a front kick but Joseph steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joseph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Petrescu throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrescu misses with a body shot.
Joseph tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Petrescu manages to circle out of the way.
Petrescu scores with a head kick.
Sergiu Petrescu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrescu moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Joseph looks to clinch
and Petrescu counters with a nice body shot.
Petrescu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrescu throws a good cross that connects.
Petrescu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T4#
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!
Joseph takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Joseph misses.
Petrescu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrescu scores with a hook.
Petrescu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Petrescu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Petrescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Joseph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joseph takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrescu with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Petrescu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short uppercut from Petrescu.
Petrescu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Petrescu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Joseph's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petrescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joseph.
Petrescu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Petrescu as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Joseph, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Joseph closes the distance but Petrescu moves to the side
and Joseph takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Petrescu moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Petrescu.
Petrescu tries to pull guard but Joseph holds him up against the cage and eventually Petrescu drops back down to his feet.
Petrescu lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joseph lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Petrescu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrescu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joseph takes a shot to the head.
Petrescu lands a shoulder strike.
Petrescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph trying to land knees to the body.
Petrescu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Petrescu lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#
Joseph is rocked!
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Petrescu.
Oh Joseph is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Petrescu scores with a shot to the side of Joseph's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joseph creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Petrescu working the clinch nicely. Joseph is working for position but Petrescu cracks him with a big knee to the head! Joseph crumples up against the cage and Petrescu lands two more shots before the ref can save Joseph! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
USFC 120
Date: May 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Archer avoids the body shot from Petrescu.
Petrescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Petrescu blocks the body kick.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrescu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Petrescu looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Archer. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
Archer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Petrescu is out of range and Archer settles back down.
A head kick by Archer misses
and Petrescu counters with a thumping low kick.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Petrescu moved out of range nicely.
Petrescu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petrescu dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!
Archer throws a front kick that sends Petrescu stumbling back into the cage.
Archer tried to score with a low kick but Petrescu checks it.
Petrescu lands a right hook to the body.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Petrescu sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Archer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Petrescu lands with a hook. Archer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Archer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petrescu. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer throws a solid leg kick but Petrescu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Archer.
Archer thumps Petrescu with a low kick.#T2#
Archer tries to land a front kick but Petrescu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Petrescu tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer throws a lazy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
Petrescu misses the jab.
Archer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Petrescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Archer throws a lazy head kick
and Petrescu counters with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petrescu, right into the meat.
Archer thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Petrescu swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Petrescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Archer throws a body kick that misses.
Petrescu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Petrescu throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrescu misses the jab.
Petrescu tries to score with a low kick but Archer moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Archer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Archer scores with a nice body kick.
Petrescu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.
Petrescu scores with a nice head shot.
Petrescu throws a right hand that misses
and Archer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Petrescu's head.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps Petrescu's head back.
#ROC2#
Petrescu is rocked!
A swing and a miss from Petrescu.
Oh Petrescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrescu seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Petrescu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#KD2#
and Archer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Petrescu! Archer lets Petrescu back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Archer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Petrescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Archer! Petrescu is backing up but he can't get away as Archer lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Petrescu and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sterling Archer!
Sterling Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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