PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryu Hexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryu Hexus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rackham
vs
Hexus

182 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
26
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryu Hexus!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.
Hexus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hexus missing with a left hand there. Rackham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rackham fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hexus misses with a looping left.
Hexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Hexus throws the left hand but Rackham avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Hexus both land. Nice combination.
Hexus throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.

Rackham closes the distance and pushes Hexus back into the cage.
Hexus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hexus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Rackham is working for takedown but Hexus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hexus is trying to break free.
Rackham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hexus after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Rackham. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hexus stops a takedown attempt from Rackham.
Rackham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hexus up against the cage.

Rackham breaks the clinch.
Hexus misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Hexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hexus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hexus throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rackham holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rackham prevents Hexus from breaking the clinch.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hexus is defending well for now.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hexus is trying to drag Rackham to the mat but Rackham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rackham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hexus's efforts to push away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus stops a takedown attempt from Rackham.
Hexus misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham slows down the pace here.
Hexus can't break the clinch.
Rackham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hexus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hexus is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rackham fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hexus is trying to break the clinch but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Rackham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hexus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hexus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hexus tries to circle away but Rackham has him pinned against the cage.
Hexus is trying to break the clinch but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Hexus can't break the clinch.
Hexus wants to break free but Rackham has control.
Hexus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rackham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hexus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rackham pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hexus throws out the jab.
Hexus throws a lazy uppercut

and Rackham counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hexus!
Rackham tries to control but Hexus wriggling away.
Rackham avoids the attempt from Hexus to control.
Rackham controlling from the full mount.
Hexus is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rackham moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hexus has worked his arm free - good work by Hexus!
Rackham wants to control but Hexus is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hexus taking a bit of punishment here - Rackham scoring with strikes.
Rackham lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hexus is looking to reverse the position.
Hexus managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rackham.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hexus swings widly with a right hand

and Rackham counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hexus tries to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling the position.
Hexus swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.

Hexus has clasped his hands together around Rackham's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hexus cracks Rackham with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham tries to bench press Hexus off him but Hexus keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hexus working away.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.
Hexus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Rackham's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hexus scores with punches from side control.
Hexus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rackham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hexus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham gets back to half guard.
Rackham wants to improve his position but Hexus is controlling well.
Hexus moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Rackham.
Jack Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Hexus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rackham is trying to buck Hexus off.
Hexus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Rackham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus wants to pass to mount but Rackham is defending the position.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hexus.
Hexus works his way into full mount!
Hexus avoids the attempt from Rackham to control.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hexus on the ground.
Rackham is trying to escape the mount.
Rackham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hexus.
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!
Hexus misses with a head shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hexus landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rackham gets back to half guard.
Hexus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rackham!

Hexus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rackham is now in Hexus's guard. A big mistake from Hexus there, giving up the dominant position!
Hexus keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hexus has a closed guard, preventing Rackham from standing up.
Rackham trying to control but Hexus is working from the bottom.
Rackham postures up in Hexus's guard and throws a big left but Hexus blocks it.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rackham stands and steps away. Hexus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hexus looks to land a right hand but Rackham moved out of range.
Rackham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hexus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ryu Hexus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hexus cracks Rackham with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hexus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rackham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hexus.
Hexus misses the jab.
Rackham throws a body kick that misses.
Hexus swings widly with a right hand
and Rackham counters with a right hand to the body.

Rackham moves into range and clinches up with Hexus.

Hexus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham slips under a jab from Hexus.
Hexus throws a hook but Rackham avoids it easily.
Hexus misses with a hook
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rackham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hexus.

Rackham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rackham gets control of Hexus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rackham will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Hexus from controlling successfully.
Rackham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hexus with a flurry of punches that miss.

Rackham is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rackham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hexus tries to stall but Rackham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rackham prevents Hexus from breaking the clinch.

Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hexus misses with a lunging right hand
letting Rackham counter with a right hand.
Hexus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hexus throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Hexus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hexus keeps the fight on the outside.
Hexus throws an overhand right that lands on Rackham's shoulder, as Rackham tries to avoid the shot.
Rackham tries for a takedown but Hexus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hexus throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hexus is working for takedown but Rackham is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hexus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hexus misses with some punches.
Rackham gets underhooks to prevent Hexus's takedown attempt.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hexuss head.
Rackham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hexus in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Hexus's head back.
Rackham misses with a takedown attempt - Hexus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Rackham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rackham shoots in for a double leg but Hexus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hexus throws a right hand that misses
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Rackham clinches up against the cage.
Hexus tries to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling the position.

Rackham jumps into guard, dragging Hexus to the mat.
Rackham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hexus throwing strikes from guard but Rackham blocks nicely.

Rackham pushes Hexus off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hexus throws a right hand that misses
and Rackham counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hexus throws an off balance right hand

and Rackham counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rackham is working for takedown but Hexus is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rackham wants to take the fight to the mat but Hexus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Rackham jumps guard and drags Hexus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hexus!
Rackham in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Rackham has control of Hexus's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hexus regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hexus avoids a series of strikes thrown by Rackham.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rackham 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Rackham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.