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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 3
Date: Feb 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Baretta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Baretta has been cut.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baretta .
Baretta uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Baretta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baretta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baretta falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lewis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baretta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baretta or perhaps it was just good defense by Lewis, which made it look bad.
Lewis is looking to counter punch.
Dwayne Lewis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Baretta .#T1#
Baretta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lewis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
Lewis drops Baretta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baretta looks back up at him and smiles so Lewis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Baretta moves out of range of the strikes.
Lewis just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baretta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Lewis counters with a nice right hand that sends Baretta toppling to the canvas! Baretta scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lewis finish him?!#ROC#
Baretta is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Baretta 's cut even more.
Baretta looks winded!
Baretta throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lewis's waist but Lewis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baretta off to one side. #KD#
Lewis drops Baretta with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baretta looks back up at him and smiles so Lewis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Baretta is still on wobbly legs! Can Lewis finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Mike Baretta 's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lewis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lewis lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Baretta falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dwayne Lewis!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 2
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Awadh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Baretta misses the target.
Awadh misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Baretta shoots in and bounces Awadh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Baretta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baretta 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Baretta trying to control but Awadh is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baretta throws a big right hand that misses.
Baretta lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Baretta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awadh works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Awadh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awadh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Awadh looking to control.
Baretta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Baretta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Awadh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Awadh has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Awadh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baretta 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baretta is working hard here to advance position.
Baretta wants to stand and escape but Awadh is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Awadh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Baretta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baretta can't get the takedown.
Awadh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Awadh has Baretta pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baretta manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee is keeping an eye on Awadh - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Baretta 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Awadh lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Awadh pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baretta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Awadh wants to improve his position but instead Baretta has moved into half guard.
Awadh trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
Awadh is not content to let Baretta control the position.
Baretta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baretta not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Baretta . #SUB#
Baretta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Awadh has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baretta lands with a punch from half guard.
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 Mike Baretta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Awadh looks for a takedown but Baretta sprawls well.#CL2#
Awadh moves into the clinch.
Awadh is trying to break the clinch but Baretta is controlling him.
Baretta is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Awadh to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Awadh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awadh will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Awadh pushes Baretta up against the cage in a clinch.
Awadh lands an uppercut.
Awadh leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Awadh tries to work over Baretta 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baretta is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Awadh is defending well for now.
Awadh lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baretta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Awadh jumps guard but Baretta stands there with Awadh around his waist. Awadh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mike Baretta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Awadh.#T1#
Awadh tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Baretta is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Baretta breaks the clinch.
Awadh shoots for a double leg takedown but Baretta sprawls well. He's pushed Awadh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Awadh is breathing heavily.#TD#
Baretta scores with a takedown into Awadh's guard.#SUB#
Baretta drops back looking for a leg! Awadh is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Awadh manages to kick Baretta off! Baretta jumps back into Awadh's guard.
Awadh preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Baretta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baretta pushing down on Awadh's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Baretta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baretta with good strikes from the mount here!
Awadh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Baretta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baretta working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baretta is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Awadh is looking to improve his position but Baretta isn't that keen on the idea.
Baretta pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Baretta lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Awadh that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC#
Awadh is rocked!
Baretta looking to finish Awadh with some ground and pound. This is bad for Awadh!
Awadh is still in real trouble! Can Baretta finish him?
Baretta postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Awadh badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Baretta around the waist but Baretta pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Baretta is the winner by TKO! Baretta jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Baretta !
After the fight, Mike Baretta 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.
Hassan Awadh spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to the winner, that's part of the game to win or lose!!!! Sorry to all my fans and I promise to never let you guys down again...'.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 730 Round 1
Date: Feb 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Corbin as Baretta shoots in.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baretta is trying to push Corbin away but Corbin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baretta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corbin smiles and moves away.
Corbin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Baretta . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corbin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Baretta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Corbin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Corbin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corbin closes the distance and clinches up with Baretta , looking for a takedown. Corbin pushes Baretta against the cage but Baretta circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Corbin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baretta as he avoids it easily.
Corbin throws a sloppy head kick and Baretta moves out of range easily.
Baretta dives in and grabs Corbin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Corbin pushes down on Baretta 's head and hops out.
Baretta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Corbin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baretta .
Corbin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Baretta leaves Corbin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baretta fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Corbin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baretta managing to block the knees to the body from Corbin.
Corbin stalling.
Corbin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Corbin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Corbin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baretta 's waist but Baretta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Corbin off to one side.
Baretta is looking for a counter combo.
Nice takedown defense from Corbin. No joy for Baretta on that attempt.
Corbin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Baretta .
Baretta with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Corbin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corbin. #BC2#
Corbin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corbin misses with a low kick as Baretta jumps back.
Baretta shoots in for a takedown but Corbin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baretta fails with the takedown.
Baretta is breathing heavily.
Corbin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baretta shoots in but no luck this time.
Corbin fails with a takedown attempt.
Baretta was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Corbin dives in for a single leg takedown but Baretta sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Baretta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Corbin as he jumps to the side.
Corbin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Corbin shoots for a double leg takedown but Baretta sprawls well. He's pushed Corbin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corbin shoots in for a double leg but Baretta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Corbin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Corbin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Corbin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Baretta is defending well.#BC2#
Corbin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baretta shoots in looking for a takedown. Corbin tries to sprawl out of it but Baretta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Corbin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Baretta closes the distance and clinches up with Corbin, looking for a takedown. Baretta pushes Corbin against the cage but Corbin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Corbin closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Corbin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corbin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Corbin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Corbin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Baretta defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corbin can do anything to dispel that myth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baretta stopping the sweep attempt from Corbin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Corbin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Corbin dives in and grabs Baretta 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baretta pushes down on Corbin's head and hops out.
Baretta attempts a counter takedown but Corbin avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Corbin clinches up against the cage.
Corbin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Baretta blocks it with crossed arms.
Corbin leaning against his opponent.
Baretta tries to circle away but Corbin has him pinned against the cage.
Corbin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2#
Corbin has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Baretta regains guard immediately. #ES#
Baretta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Corbin has closed the distance and engaged Baretta in a clinch.
#T1#
Baretta looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Corbin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baretta pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Baretta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Corbin.
Baretta goes for a double leg but Corbin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Corbin continues to drive forward.
Baretta is trying hard to land a takedown here. Corbin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Corbin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corbin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baretta moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Baretta gets tackled into the cage by Corbin. Corbin maintains the clinch.
Baretta is pressed up against the cage. Corbin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baretta down to the mat. Baretta avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baretta looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baretta shoots in for a takedown but Corbin shows good takedown defense.
Corbin has his takedown stuffed
and Baretta counters with a three punch combo that has Corbin backing up. Corbin nods at Baretta to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Corbin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corbin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baretta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Corbin somewhat.
Baretta shoots for a double leg takedown but Corbin sprawls well. He's pushed Baretta 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Corbin throws a counter combo.
Corbin shoots in for a double leg but Baretta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Corbin darts in looking for a takedown but Baretta gets double underhooks and turns Corbin into the cage.
Corbin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Corbin wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Corbin moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Corbin pulls Baretta into guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Corbin working for submissions but it's allowed Baretta to get to half guard.
Corbin trying to control but Baretta postures up.
Corbin trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Baretta manages to pass to mount!
Corbin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Baretta is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Corbin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Corbin shrugs it off. #T4#
Baretta unloads with some shots from mount but Corbin bucks and avoids them well.
Baretta avoids the attempt from Corbin to control.
BOOM! Baretta connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Corbin tries to lock up and control but Baretta gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corbin is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Baretta is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Corbin can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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 Mike Baretta will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Corbin rushes Baretta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baretta can't break the clinch.
Baretta jumps guard but Corbin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Corbin is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Corbin gets control of Baretta 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Corbin will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Baretta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baretta throws a big elbow that misses.
Baretta is fighting to break Corbin's control of his arms but Corbin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Baretta is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Corbin is trying to hold Baretta in close to prevent damage but Baretta has managed to pass into half guard.
Baretta drops an elbow to the side of Corbin's head.
Baretta throwing shots but Corbin is blocking nicely. #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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Baretta connects with a nice short shot to Corbin's temple.
Corbin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Corbin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Baretta . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Corbin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baretta pulls his head out easily.
Corbin misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Corbin is looking for a sweep. Baretta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Baretta is nestled in close to Corbin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Baretta 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.#T3#
Corbin is looking to improve his position.
Corbin wants to control but Baretta is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Corbin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Corbin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Baretta shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baretta was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Corbin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Corbin wants to control but Baretta is having none of it.
Baretta wants to control the pace but Corbin is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Baretta with good strikes from the mount here!
Baretta punishing his opponent with strikes.
Corbin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corbin is bucking up trying to escape but Baretta cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Corbin is trying to control the position here but Baretta swings around for an armbar and he's got it! This one is all over, courtesy of a slick submission by Baretta !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Baretta !
Mike Baretta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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