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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Berg swats away the attempt to clinch by Signorini.
Signorini dives in for a single leg takedown but Berg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Signorini dives in for a single leg takedown but Berg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Signorini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Berg circles away.
Nathanial Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrogio Signorini.
Signorini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Berg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Signorini fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Berg avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Signorini fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Signorini has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Berg counters by clinching up.
Signorini goes for a takedown attempt but Berg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Signorini with a poor takedown
and Signorini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Signorini ducks under a wild hook from Berg.
Berg sets himself, and Signorini steps forward looking for the clinch! Berg avoids it this time.
Signorini shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Berg counters by moving into the clinch.
Signorini looks winded!
Signorini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Signorini wants a takedown but no success here.
Signorini is trying to force a seperation but Berg has the dominant position.
Berg jumps guard but Signorini turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Berg is trying to pull guard but Signorini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Signorini gets underhooks to prevent Berg's takedown attempt.
Signorini goes for a takedown attempt but Berg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Berg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Signorini misses with the body kick
and Berg counters with a stiff right hand.
Signorini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berg fails to land with a series of punches.
Signorini tries to clinch but Berg moves away
and Signorini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Berg blocks a head kick by Signorini.
Berg misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Signorini misses with a takedown attempt
and Berg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Signorini thinking.
Berg takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Signorini has his takedown stuffed
and Signorini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Signorini swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Signorini with a lazy takedown attempt
and Berg counters with a two punch combo.
Berg misses the shot to the body.
Signorini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Berg pinned against the cage. Berg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
No luck for Signorini with that takedown attempt.
Signorini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Signorini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Berg wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Berg pushes Signorini up against the cage in a clinch.
Signorini fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Berg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Berg dominated that round.
That's time! Berg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Signorini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Signorini shoots in and drives through. Berg sprawls well.
Signorini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berg but Berg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Signorini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Signorini can do to turn this around?
Berg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Signorini sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nathanial Berg is winning the standup battle so far.
Berg throws a hook but Signorini avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Berg.
Signorini shoots and misses
and Berg counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathanial Berg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ambrogio Signorini.#TD2#
Signorini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Signorini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1##SU2#
Signorini stands up and beckons Berg to his feet.
Berg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Berg misses with a body shot.
Signorini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berg defends it nicely.
Berg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Signorini throws a leg kick #CL#
and Berg counters by moving into the clinch.
Berg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Signorini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Signorini can't break the clinch.
Berg wants to take the fight to the mat but Signorini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Berg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Signorini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Berg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Signorini stalks Berg and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Berg's face. Berg staggers backwards, shaken.
Berg is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Signorini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Signorini throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Berg counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Signorini is breathing heavily.
Berg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Signorini to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Signorini changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Berg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Berg swats away the attempt to clinch by Signorini.
Berg tries to counter by clinching up but Signorini breaks away and moves out of range.
Signorini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Berg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Berg misses with a wild body shot.
Berg throws a body punch but Signorini moves out of range.
Signorini shoots in for a takedown but Berg shows good takedown defense.
Berg just misses with a punch to the body.
Signorini shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berg as he jumps to the side. #T4#
Signorini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Signorini fails to land the takedown.
Signorini looks to clinch
and Berg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Berg looks for a takedown but Signorini sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg tries to clinch but Signorini moves out of range.
Signorini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Signorini looks to move away, Berg throws a big counter combo but Signorini just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathanial Berg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Signorini tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Signorini shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Signorini was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berg tries to buck Signorini off but Signorini is having none of it.
Signorini controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Signorini looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berg is looking for a sweep.
Berg manages to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Signorini is looking for a kimura here.
Berg is trying to get back to full guard.
Berg throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Signorini manages to pass to side control.
Berg is looking for a sweep.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Signorini is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Berg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Berg sneaks back into half guard.
Signorini is looking to advance position but Berg won't allow it.
Berg is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Signorini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Signorini's back!
Signorini rolls, trying to escape but Berg keeps control of the position.
Signorini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Berg gets his hands free as Signorini looks to control.
Berg tries to get the hooks in deep but Signorini pushed the leg off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I really don't envy Signorini right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Berg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Signorini knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Signorini for a finish.
Berg controlling well, preventing Signorini from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB#
Berg looking to break Signorini's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Signorini remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berg will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Signorini is trying to break free.
Signorini is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Signorini trying to control the action but Berg just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Signorini is in bad spot here.
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 Nathanial Berg.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Berg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathanial Berg!
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