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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 10
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Fowler tries to clinch but Traub is having none of it.
Eric Traub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Traub changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Traub misses.
Fowler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fowler blocks the body kick.
Fowler tries to close the distance and clinch but Traub swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Traub has managed to clinch.
Traub lands a hook that snaps the head of Fowler backwards.
A short uppercut from Traub.
Fowler tries to work over Traub's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fowler takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dante Fowler has been cut.
Fowler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fowler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traub's elbow.
Traub is pressed up against the cage. Fowler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Traub down to the mat. Traub avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Traub cracks Fowler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fowler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fowler walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fowler checks the leg kick.
Fowler tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traub manages to circle out of the way.
Fowler looks to throw the jab but Traub is out of range.
Traub scores with a kick to the body.
Traub lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fowler takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Traub throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fowler drops his hands momentarily and Traub takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fowler moves in looking to clinch but Traub pushes him off.
Fowler throws a combination. Traub tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Traub lands a jab to Fowler's midsection.
Fowler slips a straight right by Traub.
Traub fakes the leg kick and cracks Fowler in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Traub.
Traub fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Traub closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Traub is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fowler can't fight it off and eventually Traub manages to take the fight to the floor. Fowler looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in 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!
Traub is working Fowler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Fowler is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Traub frees his head nicely. Oh but Fowler has switched to an armbar! Traub is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dante Fowler!
Dante Fowler is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
300.F.C FIGHT 5
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Muhammad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Traub defends well and Muhammad ends up having to push Traub into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Traub.
Good body shot from Traub.
Traub lands with a right to the head.
Muhammad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Traub avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Traub is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulli Muhammad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Traub - that landed with a thud.
Come on Traub - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Muhammad is trying to stall.
Muhammad is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Traub to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Traub scores with a nice short uppercut.
Traub taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traub stalls. #TD2#
Traub has Muhammad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Traub pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Muhammad tumbling to the mat - Traub dives into Muhammad's guard.
Traub landing some decent shots from guard.
Muhammad is breathing heavily.#T1#
Traub landing with the ground and pound.
Traub keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Muhammad's head.#ROC2#Muhammad is rocked!
Traub is in close to Muhammad's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Muhammad is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Traub scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Traub arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Muhammad's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eric Traub!
A determined Eric Traub didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Traub stuffs the takedown attempt from Lesh. Lesh gets slowly back to his feet.
Lesh throws a leg kick #TD#
and Traub counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesh won't be happy with that.
Lesh is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Traub off and has taken his back!
Traub trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lesh throwing sloppy strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesh doesn't have the hooks in and Traub manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traub scoring with some ground and pound.
Traub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Traub throwing strikes from guard but Lesh blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Traub is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Traub loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesh looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesh, not yet.
Lesh being controlled here, momentarily.
Lesh is trying to control the position but Traub postures up. #SUB#
Traub is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Traub connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Traub looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Traub shoots for a takedown but Lesh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Lesh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Traub. #TD#
Traub fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lesh sprawls well initially but Traub persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lesh pushes Traub off but Traub dives into side control.
Traub happy to just control the position for now.
Traub trying to control the position but Lesh is working away. #SUB#
Traub looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB#
Traub wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lesh, who protects the arm well.
Traub is staying tight to Lesh's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SU#
Traub stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Traub dominated that 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.#R2#
Lesh with a lazy takedown attempt
and Traub counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Traub dives in and scores a takedown into Lesh's guard.
Traub engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Lesh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Traub defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesh working a defensive guard but Traub passes into half guard.
#T1#
Lesh tries to get to full guard but Traub has control of the leg.
Traub controlling the pace.
Eric Traub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesh is trying to control but Traub manages to pass to mount!
Traub dominating with strikes here.
Traub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesh can do to turn this around?
Traub controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Traub goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lesh turns into him and now he's in Traub's guard.
#T2#
Traub has control of Lesh's left arm, preventing Lesh from doing any damage.
Lesh wants to control from the top but Traub keeps moving.
Traub on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Traub tries to get out of the position.
Traub looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Traub tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Traub not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Traub seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesh stands up out of Traub's guard for a moment - Traub manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB#
Traub has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lesh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lesh wants to control from the top but Traub keeps moving.
Traub lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Traub looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU#
Traub gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Traub takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Traub dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Traub clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Lesh gets control of Traub's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lesh will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Traub advances to half guard.
Traub trying to control the pace.
Lesh is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traub is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Traub takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
BOOM! Traub connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#SUB#
Traub working for a guillotine from mount but Lesh is in no mood to give up. #SU#
Traub gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Traub slips a jab from Lesh.#CL#
Traub closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Traub has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lesh regains guard immediately. #T2#
Traub showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Traub has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lesh is striking off his back. Traub thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Well, if Traub is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Lesh tries to get to full guard but Traub has control of the leg.
Lesh has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Traub is working away from the top position though.
Traub controlling the pace.
Traub seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Traub prevents Lesh from improving his position.
Lesh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lesh trying to control from the bottom.
#SU#
Traub decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Traub shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Traub perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marc Lesh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Traub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Traub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Traub 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Traub!
A pretty intense looking Eric Traub took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Traub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Traub lands in his opponent's guard.
Morgan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #TD#
Morgan has Traub pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Morgan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Traub tumbling to the mat - Morgan dives into Traub's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is working Traub over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morgan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Traub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Morgan drops back looking for a leg! Traub is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Traub manages to kick Morgan off! Morgan jumps back into Traub's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Traub can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Morgan is in close to Traub's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Traub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morgan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Traub is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Traub keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Traub keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan is looking to work some ground and pound but Traub has wrist control.#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#
Traub looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Traub's guard. #SU#
Morgan stands up from half guard.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Morgan looks to land a combination but Traub avoids it well.
Morgan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Traub counters by clinching up.
Morgan tries a body shot but Traub blocks it.
#T3#
Morgan is trying to pull guard but Traub turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Morgan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Traub is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Traub tightens his grip and picks Morgan up, before dumping him to the ground. Morgan manages to land in guard.
Traub is standing up over Morgan. Morgan looks to escape but Traub dives into side control.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Traub stands up and beckons Morgan to his feet.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Traub sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Morgan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Traub shoots for a takedown but Morgan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dan Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Traub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Traub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.#TD2#
Traub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard.
Morgan has one foot on Traub's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Traub shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.#TD#
Morgan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Morgan is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Morgan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Traub knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Traub tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but Traub shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Traub closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Traub trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morgan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan is trying to control Traub's posture but Traub avoids it.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Traub can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Traub defends it well.
Traub won't allow Morgan to pass to mount.
Traub trying to control from the bottom.
Morgan is keen to just control but Traub is a slippery customer.
Traub wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morgan moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Traub.
Traub regains half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Traub is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Traub trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morgan manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Morgan wants to finish this one by submission but Traub is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Morgan.
Morgan unloading with bombs!
Morgan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
You get the feeling that Traub really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Traub is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Morgan wants to control the pace but Traub is squirming around nicely.
Morgan is really struggling to control Traub but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Traub is desperately trying to improve his position but Morgan has a good base and remains in mount.
Morgan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Morgan trying to control but Traub is having none of it.
Morgan with good strikes from the mount here!
Traub sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Morgan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Traub sees it coming and defends easily.
Traub is not content to let Morgan control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan is nestled in close to Traub, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Morgan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Morgan dominated that second round.
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##TD2#
Morgan gets caught flat footed, as Traub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Morgan has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Traub is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Traub wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Traub pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dan Morgan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morgan shoots for a double leg takedown but Traub sprawls well. He's pushed Morgan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Traub tries a head kick but it misses.
Traub doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Traub looks for the body kick but Morgan saw that one coming. #TD#
Morgan gets a takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Traub is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Traub is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Traub has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Morgan is keen to just control but Traub is a slippery customer.
Morgan is thwarting Traub's attempts to control the position.#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.#SUB#
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Traub is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Morgan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Morgan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Traub trying to control here.
Morgan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SU#
Morgan stands up from half guard.
Traub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Morgan pinned against the cage. Morgan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morgan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Traub manages to circle out of the way.
A nice leg kick from Morgan, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T4#
Morgan slaps away a takedown attempt from Traub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dan Morgan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Traub.
Traub takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Traub tries for a takedown but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Morgan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Morgan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Traub.
Morgan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Morgan fails to land the takedown.
Morgan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan misses with the combination.
Traub is looking for the big counter here.
Eric Traub has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#TD#
Morgan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Traub tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Morgan is in Traub's guard.
Traub wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Morgan manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Traub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Morgan!
A victorious Dan Morgan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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