UFC 292 kicks off in style! The much-awaited UFC 292 Boston PPV is finally here. Fans are having a gala time – watching some of the most amazing undercard performances to ever grace the Octagon. On one hand, women’s flyweight Karine Silva finally avenged her 9-year-old loss to rival Maryna Moroz by a buzzer-beating submission. But there is another clash that has fans drooling. 

The undercard Middleweight face-off between Andre Petroski and Gerald Meerschaert had fans on the edge of their seats. The duo exchanged blow-for-blow until the final minutes of the 3-round clash. After the final bell rang, both fighters embraced in a sporting hug before walking off to their corners. The fight was so tantalizing that UFC took to its X handle, to commend the fighters’ mettle for such a gripping performance. 

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The promotion uploaded a snippet from the 3rd round of the fight, with a huge compliment for the pair. The tweet caption read: “Swinging BIG to end the fight! Strong showing from Petroski and Meerschaert to end R3 #UFC292.” It’s safe to say that UFC President Dana White’s bets for this PPV are slowly starting to pay off. Minutes after the tweet was posted, it went viral among fans – who poured in with their appreciation and respect for the Middleweights. So what are UFC fans saying about this tantalizing undercard clash?

UFC 292 Middleweight showdown that stole the spotlight

Fans have poured in with their support and awe at the Middleweight bout. Many netizens took to the UFC’s tweet on X to share their opinions of the clash between two undeterred fighters. The fight’s final moments, which witnessed an intense exchange of blows, particularly resonated with fans. The flurry of action in those moments left fans in shock, and their reactions mirrored the excitement of the fight’s climax.

One common theme among the fan reactions was a deep sense of admiration for the fighters’ performance. A hardcore MMA fan labeled the Middleweight bout as the ‘Fight of the Night.’

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Another netizen dubbed it as a ‘Banger,’ adding, 

Hordes of fans poured in with their compliments to the ending of the fight, chiming in,

While fans were deeply invested in the fight’s intensity, some injected humor and light-heartedness into their reactions. Comments about haircuts and witty quips added a playful element to the discussions.

The judges played a pivotal role in scoring the outcome of the fight. Ultimately, Petroski was awarded the win via split decision, with the scorecards weighing in at 29-28(R1), 29-28(R2) & 28-29(R3). This marks a big U-Turn in Petroski’s UFC career, whose struggles with a crippling addiction have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. What do you make of the judges’ decision? Would you have scored the fight differently? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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