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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
#R1#
A lazy body kick from Holman
and Holman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taddeo clobbers Holman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Holman fails with the takedown
and Taddeo counters with a nice body shot.
Holman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taddeo.
Holman tries to counter with a takedown but Taddeo is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taddeo.
Taddeo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holman.
Taddeo lands a nice hook to Holman's body. Holman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Holman with a poor takedown
and Taddeo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Holman is rocked!
Taddeo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Holman head around and knocks him out cold! Taddeo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Massimiliano Taddeo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick by Marciano misses #TD#
and Holman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holman.
Holman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Holman lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Holman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Holman is working Marciano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Holman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holman 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.#SUB#
Holman drops back looking for a leg! Marciano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marciano manages to kick Holman off! Holman jumps back into Marciano's guard.
Holman preventing the sweep.
Holman landing with the ground and pound. #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.#SUB2#
Marciano looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holman connects with a couple of short punches.
Holman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Holman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Holman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marciano screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Holman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Stacey Holman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Holman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Obcd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obcd shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Holman but Holman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Obcd scores with the left hand. Holman knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Stacey Holman has been cut.#CL2#
Obcd takes the fight into the clinch.
Holman tries to pull guard but Obcd holds him up against the cage and eventually Holman drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Holman to work.
#TD#
Holman decides to pull guard.
Holman has Obcd pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Holman working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Holman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obcd throws a strike but Holman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Holman postures up and lands a big shot to Obcd's brow.
Holman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Holman throwing strikes but missing.
Holman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Obcd pulls Holman in to control the position.
Holman stays in close to Obcd's body and controls the position.
Obcd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holman.
Holman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Obcd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Obcd wants to clinch.
Obcd avoids the head kick by Holman.
#CL2#
Obcd drives through and clinches with Holman against the cage.
#BC2#
Obcd breaks from the clinch.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Obcd is looking to clinch but Holman is avoiding it.
#T4#
No luck for Obcd with that takedown attempt.
Mr Obcd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holman throws a head kick but Obcd moves out of range.
Obcd wants to counter the offense by Holman and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick lands from Obcd.
Holman throws a head kick but Obcd moves out of range.
Holman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obcd.
Stacey Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Obcd.
Obcd tries to clinch up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obcd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holman as he avoids it easily.
Obcd fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holman tries to counter with a takedown but Obcd is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Obcd closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacey Holman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stacey Holman's cut.
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#
Holman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Obcd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Holman is fending him off so far but Obcd persists. Nope, Holman circles away and we're back to standing.
As Obcd tries to get set, Holman tries to push him back and clinch up but Obcd manages to avoid the attempt.
Obcd closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Holman decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Obcd's guard.
Holman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Holman scoring with some ground and pound.
Holman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman trying to control but Obcd is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Obcd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Holman off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Obcd is looking to clinch but Holman is avoiding it.
#T1#
Obcd catches Holman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obcd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obcd shoots in for a takedown but Holman shows good takedown defense.
Holman is looking to counter the offense by Obcd and move into the clinch.
Obcd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Holman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Obcd on his heels. He'll look to pass Obcd's guard now, I'm sure.
Obcd is breathing heavily.
Holman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Holman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Holman is looking to work some ground and pound but Obcd has wrist control.#T2#
Holman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Obcd 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.
Obcd keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Holman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obcd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Holman, into his guard. #REVB#
Holman is pulling down on Obcd's head. It's preventing any offense from Obcd, at least for the moment.#T3##SUB#
Holman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2#
Obcd gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Obcd shoots in for a takedown but Holman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Obcd just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHolman.
Stacey Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Obcd.
Obcd tries to clinch but Holman is having none of it.
Holman feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Obcd has Holman up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Holman - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Obcd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holman to keep the fight standing.#T4#
Obcd comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Obcd lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obcd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Obcd tries to pull guard but Holman won't allow it.
Holman leaning his opponent against the cage.
Holman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obcd to keep the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Holman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Obcd uses from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Holman holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Obcd will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stacey Holman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Obcd tries to clinch there but Holman circles away.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obcd tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Obcd has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Holman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Obcd scores with a knee to the head.
Holman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Holman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Obcd avoids it.
Holman jumps guard but Obcd stands there with Holman around his waist. Holman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obcd lands a damaging elbow.
Obcd connects with a nasty looking knee right to Holman's face.
Holman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Obcd to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Obcd tries to pull guard but Holman won't allow it.
#BC2#
Obcd breaks from the clinch.
Obcd tries to clinch but Holman is having none of it.
Obcd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holman is looking to counter the offense by Obcd and move into the clinch.
Holman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Obcd closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Holman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holman.
Holman chips away with some ground and pound.
Holman throwing strikes from guard but Obcd blocks nicely.
Holman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Obcd wants to sweep here but Holman controlling him for the moment.
Obcd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Obcd keeping moving, preventing Holman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obcd tries to clinch but Holman is having none of it.
As Obcd tries to get set, Holman tries to push him back and clinch up but Obcd manages to avoid the attempt.
Obcd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obcd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stacey Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Obcd.
Obcd with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
so Holman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Obcd controls Holman momentarily but Holman frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Obcd can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Holman controls the pace.
Holman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Holman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacey Holman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holman 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacey Holman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lax darts in and clinches Holman up against the cage.
Lax wants a takedown but no success here.
Lax can't break the clinch.
Holman is trying to pull guard but Lax turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lax is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Lax breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Holman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lax's guard.
Lax looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Holman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lax for as long as he can get away with.
Holman won't allow Lax to sweep him here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Holman is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lax tries to clinch but Holman is having none of it.
Lax fails with a takedown attempt.
Holman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Stacey Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lax.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD#
Holman drives through with a takedown into Lax's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Holman stays in close to Lax's body and controls the position.
Holman's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lax working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Holman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holman controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Lax working for a triangle but Holman defends it easily.
Holman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Holman throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lax swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Holman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holman content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Holman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Holman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Lax is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stacey Holman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Holman throws a head kick that misses.
Lax has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Holman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holman. #TD#
Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Lax drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holman! #REVR##SUB#
Holman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holman controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB#
Holman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Holman goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lax rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holman's guard! Nice work there by Lax! #SUB#
Holman has his foot on Lax's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lax works his way back into a safe position though.
Holman throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lax pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holman is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Holman pulls Lax in close to prevent any damage.
Lax looking to pass the guard.
Holman keeping moving, preventing Lax from controlling successfully.
Holman is trying to control the position but Lax postures up.
Lax trying to control but Holman is working from the bottom.
Holman working a defensive guard but Lax manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T3#
Holman wants to get back to his feet but Lax drags him back down.
Lax trying to control the action but Holman is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Lax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holman keeps working. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lax tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holman's legs.
Holman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holman keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lax shoots in for a double leg but Holman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lax misses with a series of wild punches.
Josh Lax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lax moves in looking to clinch but Holman pushes him off.
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 Stacey Holman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A lazy body kick from Holman
and Lax counters with a one-two to the body.
Lax is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lax connects with a right hand. Holman shakes it off.
Holman stuffs the takedown.
Holman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lax manages to avoid it.#TD#
Holman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lax kicks Holman off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Holman swats away the attempt to clinch by Lax.
Holman tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lax manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Holman misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lax looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stacey Holman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Lax.
Holman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Holman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lax.#TD2#
Lax shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lax takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Holman is doing well to control the position and prevent Lax from advancing to side control.
Lax trying to control from half guard but Holman is working away.
Holman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Holman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lax trying to control from Holman's half guard. Holman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Holman is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Holman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3##SU#
Lax is working an open guard so Holman takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stacey Holman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lax gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
so Holman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Holman is in close to Lax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holman is working Lax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Holman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lax can do to turn this around?
Holman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stacey Holman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Holman lands a couple of digs.
Holman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Holman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lax is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lax wants to control but Holman passes easily into half guard.
Holman is thwarting Lax's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Holman is looking for a kimura here.
Holman content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stacey Holman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holman 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stacey Holman!
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