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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stacey Holman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Lax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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215 lbs
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190 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stacey Holman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Lax!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
Lax breaks the clinch.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
and Holman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holman content to stall in guard here.
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!
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!
Holman throws a head kick that misses.
Lax has his takedown stuffed
and Holman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holman.
Holman drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lax knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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!
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
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.
Holman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Holman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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