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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bergoglio instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch.
ONeill looks to land a combination. Bergoglio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
ONeill throws a right hand that Bergoglio ducks under and follows up with a left that Bergoglio also avoids with ease.
Bergoglio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from ONeill. #TD2#
Bergoglio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching ONeill on his heels. He'll look to pass ONeill's guard now, I'm sure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergoglio throws a big elbow that misses.
Bergoglio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
ONeill seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bergoglio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bergoglio trying to control but ONeill is working from the bottom.
Bergoglio trying to stand up but can't free himself from ONeill's guard.#SUB#
ONeill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bergoglio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bergoglio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Bergoglio has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing ONeill to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bergoglio is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - ONeill pulls down on the head and he's put Bergoglio to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kissy ONeill! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergoglio blocks a low kick nicely.
Tinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bergoglio as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Bergoglio moves into the clinch.
Tinger misses with a knee to the head.
Tinger fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Bergoglio lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Tinger pushes Bergoglio off and gets back to his feet.
Tinger is looking to clinch but Bergoglio is avoiding it.
Tinger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bergoglio circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Tinger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergoglio misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Tinger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tinger stops a takedown attempt from Bergoglio.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head.
#T1#
Bergoglio tries to score a body lock takedown but Tinger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Tinger decides to pull guard.
Tinger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Tinger throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tinger pulls Bergoglio in close to prevent any damage.
Bergoglio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tinger throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tinger throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#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.
Bergoglio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tinger has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bergoglio wants to control from the top but Tinger keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Bergoglio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tinger, pushing him back against the cage.
Tinger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bergoglio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tinger lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bergoglio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tinger to keep the fight standing.
Tinger tries to pull guard but Bergoglio won't allow it.
Bergoglio digs a right hand into Tinger's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tinger's gas tank.
Tinger tries to break free but Bergoglio pushes him back against the cage.
Bergoglio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tinger up against the cage.#T3#
Tinger is working for takedown but Bergoglio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tinger tries to pull guard but Bergoglio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tinger has had enough of the clinch but Bergoglio keeps him there for the moment.#TD#
Tinger jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bergoglio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergoglio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tinger is breathing heavily.
Bergoglio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Bergoglio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tinger, up you get! #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Tinger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bergoglio steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tinger.
Bergoglio shoots in but no luck this time.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bergoglio.
#TD2#
Bergoglio looking to score a takedown here. Tinger is defending well but Bergoglio drives through and ends up in Tinger's guard.
Bergoglio 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.
Tinger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU2#
Bergoglio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergoglio as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bergoglio lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bergoglio dominated that round.
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#
Bergoglio throws a head kick that Tinger semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Bergoglio drives through and clinches with Tinger against the cage.
Tinger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tinger is trying to pull guard but Bergoglio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergoglio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bergoglio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tinger is looking to clinch but Bergoglio is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bergoglio pushes Tinger up against the cage in a clinch.
Tinger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bergoglio stalls.
Bergoglio lands an elbow just above Tinger 's eye. #T1##BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch.
Bergoglio throws a nice head kick!
Bergoglio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bergoglio wants it to stay on the feet.
Bergoglio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Bergoglio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tinger has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bergoglio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bergoglio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tinger is looking to clinch.
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!#CL2#
Bergoglio takes the fight into the clinch.
Bergoglio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tinger pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alex Tinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bergoglio.
Bergoglio is breathing heavily.#T2#
Tinger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bergoglio shoots and misses #CL#
and Tinger holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bergoglio stalls.
Tinger is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Bergoglio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tinger.
Alex Tinger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Bergoglio gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Tinger throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T3#
Bergoglio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Bergoglio has Tinger up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bergoglio ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bergoglio no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bergoglio seems keen to control Tinger's posture.
Let's hope that Bergoglio has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Tinger slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Tinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Tinger stands up from Bergoglio's guard - Tinger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Tinger tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bergoglio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Bergoglio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bergoglio lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luigi Bergoglio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Bergoglio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tinger tries to avoid it but Bergoglio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tinger to the ground. Tinger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bergoglio shoots for a double leg takedown but Tinger sprawls well. He's pushed Bergoglio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luigi Bergoglio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tinger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bergoglio as he avoids it easily.
Tinger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tinger looks for a takedown but Bergoglio sprawls well.
Tinger misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bergoglio shoots in for a takedown but Tinger shows good takedown defense.
Alex Tinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luigi Bergoglio.
Tinger fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Tinger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bergoglio circles away.
Bergoglio tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bergoglio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tinger. #CL2#
Bergoglio gets a clinch. #BC2#
Bergoglio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bergoglio is defended easily by Tinger.
Tinger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Bergoglio has closed the distance and engaged Tinger in a clinch.
Bergoglio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Tinger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bergoglio.
Tinger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bergoglio after a bit of a struggle.
Bergoglio tries to pull guard but Tinger won't allow it.
Bergoglio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tinger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bergoglio just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Bergoglio manages to break the clinch.
Tinger fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2#
Bergoglio has managed to clinch.
Tinger is trying to force a seperation but Bergoglio has the dominant position.
Luigi Bergoglio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bergoglio tries to pull guard but Tinger won't allow it.
#T3##TD#
Tinger decides to pull guard.
Bergoglio won't allow Tinger to sweep him here.
Bergoglio trying to control the position from guard on top but Tinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bergoglio would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tinger keeping moving, preventing Bergoglio from controlling successfully.
Alex Tinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tinger is trying to control the position but Bergoglio postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tinger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bergoglio paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Bergoglio gets tackled into the cage by Tinger. Tinger maintains the clinch.
Tinger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bergoglio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tinger slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergoglio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Bergoglio closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Tinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luigi Bergoglio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tinger swings wildly with an uppercut but Bergoglio uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luigi Bergoglio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bergoglio 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luigi Bergoglio! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Bergoglio gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Walker scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Junior Bergoglio has been cut.
Bergoglio wants to break free but Walker has control.
Walker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
Walker lands a takedown into guard.
Walker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergoglio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker postures up and lands a big shot to Bergoglio's brow. #T1#
Bergoglio wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker continues to stall.
Walker has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Walker advances position into side control!#SUB#
Walker has hold of Bergoglio's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bergoglio tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Walker cranks the arm and Bergoglio screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bergoglio, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Noah Walker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergoglio throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Andersson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bergoglio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bergoglio is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bergoglio is trying to force a seperation but Andersson has the dominant position.
Andersson keeps control of Bergoglio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Andersson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bergoglio backwards.
Bergoglio wants to get back to striking at distance but Andersson won't allow it.
#TD#
Andersson gets control of Bergoglio's arms and successfully pulls guard. Andersson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Andersson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Bergoglio gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Andersson moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Andersson breaks from the clinch.
Bergoglio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Andersson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bergoglio wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Andersson tightens his grip and picks Bergoglio up, before dumping him to the ground. Bergoglio manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bergoglio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Andersson is controlling him. #SU#
Andersson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bergoglio, pushing him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Andersson breaks the clinch.
Bergoglio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bergoglio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bergoglio throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Andersson moves into the clinch.
Bergoglio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andersson lands a body shot.
Bergoglio looks winded!#TD#
Bergoglio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Andersson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bergoglio to the mat. Bergoglio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Andersson stands up and waves to Bergoglio to follow him.
Bergoglio takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Andersson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bergoglio, pushing him back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Andersson. #TD#
Andersson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bergoglio regains guard.
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!#SU#
Bergoglio is working an open guard so Andersson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Andersson.
Andersson grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Bergoglio takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Andersson cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Andersson!
In his post fight interview, Carl Andersson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Bergoglio takes the fight into the clinch.
Bergoglio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bergoglio blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams is trying to stall.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Bergoglio blocks with his arms.
Knees to the body from Bergoglio.
Bergoglio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Bergoglio lands a body shot.
Bergoglio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bergoglio with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio lands with a left to the head.
Bergoglio lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Bergoglio is controlling him.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Bergoglio lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergoglio as Adams tries to tie him up.
Adams working aggressively here.
Bergoglio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergoglio.
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bergoglio scores a nice knee to the body.
Bergoglio lands a nice elbow.
Bergoglio has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bergoglio presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergoglio.
Bergoglio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Bergoglio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adams looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head.
#T2#
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Bergoglio as the two fighters clinch.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Bergoglio working Adams over with knees to the body.
Bergoglio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bergoglio scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bergoglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Bergoglio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bergoglio lands an elbow inside.
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Bergoglio controls the action.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergoglio avoids it.#T3#
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bergoglio tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bergoglio misses with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bergoglio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bergoglio missing with knees to the body.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bergoglio looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams wants to stall.
Bergoglio has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Bergoglio missing with knees to the body.
Bergoglio misses with a knee strike.
Adams tries to break free but Bergoglio pushes him back against the cage.
Adams is trying to push Bergoglio away but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams taking a breather.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Bergoglio connects with a knee to the head.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Bergoglio won't allow it.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Bergoglio.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bergoglio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Bergoglio dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Bergoglio gets a clinch.
Knees to the body from Bergoglio.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage.
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Bergoglio landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergoglio avoids the damage to the body.
Bergoglio lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bergoglio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Bergoglio.
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bergoglio.
Bergoglio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bergoglio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Bergoglio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bergoglio crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Bergoglio tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bergoglio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bergoglio lands an elbow inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bergoglio wants to clinch.#CL#
Bergoglio moves into the clinch.#T2#
Adams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bergoglio connects with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio lands a right hand.
Adams tries to work over Bergoglio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bergoglio scores with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Bergoglio has the dominant position.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bergoglio is keeping busy.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bergoglio tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergoglio lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Bergoglio keeps him there for the moment.#T3#
Bergoglio unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bergoglio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bergoglio looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bergoglio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Bergoglio blocks with his arms.
Adams tries to stall but Bergoglio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Bergoglio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Bergoglio tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Bergoglio. #T4#
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Bergoglio has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bergoglio.
Bergoglio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adams is trying to push Bergoglio away but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage.
Bergoglio prevents a body shot from Adams.
Bergoglio dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Bergoglio connects 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!
Bergoglio scores with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bergoglio's brow.
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewart Bergoglio dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bergoglio tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Bergoglio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Bergoglio is controlling him.
Bergoglio crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Bergoglio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergoglio as Adams tries to tie him up.
A knee to the head by Bergoglio.
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bergoglio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Bergoglio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bergoglio.
Bergoglio lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Bergoglio.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Bergoglio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adams's defenses.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Bergoglio finish him?
Bergoglio landing knees to the head.
Adams looking to stall.
Bergoglio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bergoglio pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bergoglio with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams is trying to break free.
Bergoglio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Bergoglio prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.#T2#
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bergoglio connects with a knee to the head.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bergoglio avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Adams avoiding damage as Bergoglio throws knees to the body.
Bergoglio avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Bergoglio has the dominant position.
Bergoglio is working Adams over against the cage.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Bergoglio is controlling the position.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Bergoglio keeps him there for the moment.
Bergoglio scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams looking to stall.
#T3#
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Bergoglio avoids the damage to the body.
Bergoglio dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Bergoglio lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Bergoglio blocks an uppercut.
Bergoglio scores with a hook to the body.
Bergoglio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Bergoglio lands a nice knee to the body.
Bergoglio putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bergoglio with a knee to the head.
Bergoglio keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Adams is trying to push Bergoglio away but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Bergoglio tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams wants to break free but Bergoglio has control.
Bergoglio landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stewart Bergoglio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams tries to break free but Bergoglio pushes him back against the cage.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Bergoglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Bergoglio has double underhooks.
Bergoglio scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bergoglio as Adams tries to tie him up.
Bergoglio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Davante Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stewart Bergoglio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams is trying to push Bergoglio away but Bergoglio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewart Bergoglio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bergoglio, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewart Bergoglio! |
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