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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parfait PrudHomme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying PrudHomme's choice of entrance music: Chanson des bons Légumes . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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193 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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187 lbs
18 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Great elbows
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parfait PrudHomme!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham throws a right hand that PrudHomme ducks under and follows up with a left that PrudHomme also avoids with ease.
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but PrudHomme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
PrudHomme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rackham gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rackham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
PrudHomme drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rackham connects with a knee to the head.
PrudHomme lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Good body shot from Rackham.
Rackham is trying to stall.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham avoids the elbow strike from PrudHomme, against the cage.
PrudHomme misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
Rackham trying to land knees to the body.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
PrudHomme blocks the elbow strike.
PrudHomme takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short left from Rackham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme looking to throw knees to the head but Rackham is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
Rackham is struggling to control the position.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but PrudHomme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but PrudHomme blocks it.
PrudHomme connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
Rackham avoiding damage as PrudHomme throws knees to the body.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham avoiding damage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that PrudHomme has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rackham.
PrudHomme lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
PrudHomme throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
PrudHomme dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Rackham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. PrudHomme is defending well for now.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
PrudHomme works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham is in a horrible position here. PrudHomme smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
PrudHomme postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rackham looks a forlorn figure.
PrudHomme landing strikes, looking to finish!
PrudHomme lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme tries to control but Rackham wriggling away.
PrudHomme connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
PrudHomme takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
PrudHomme is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rackham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
PrudHomme lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
PrudHomme is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rackham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
PrudHomme putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PrudHomme landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rackham is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme throwing strikes but Rackham bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
PrudHomme seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but PrudHomme is retaining full guard.
PrudHomme is pulling down on Rackham's head. It's preventing any offense from Rackham, at least for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme wants to sweep here but Rackham controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parfait PrudHomme dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with PrudHomme.
Our sources have told us that Rackham has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
PrudHomme takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Parfait PrudHomme has been cut.
PrudHomme with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by PrudHomme.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
PrudHomme has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rackham after a bit of a struggle.
PrudHomme scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PrudHomme lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
PrudHomme is just content to waste time from the top position. Rackham takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
PrudHomme postures up in Rackham's guard and throws a big left but Rackham blocks it.
PrudHomme throws a big elbow that misses.
PrudHomme looking to sit in guard and control but Rackham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PrudHomme is controlling Rackham's posture.
Rackham is looking to stand up but PrudHomme won't let him.
Rackham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
PrudHomme controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Parfait PrudHomme was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Rackham swings widly with a right hand
and PrudHomme counters with a nice double leg into guard.
PrudHomme content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
PrudHomme throws a big right hand that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
PrudHomme 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.
PrudHomme loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing PrudHomme from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme with a nice head shot there.
Rackham has momentary wrist control but PrudHomme slips an elbow through the middle.
Rackham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
PrudHomme working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
PrudHomme is in close to Rackham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing PrudHomme from controlling successfully.
PrudHomme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for PrudHomme on the ground.
PrudHomme keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rackham's head.
PrudHomme wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Rackham keeping full guard, as PrudHomme tries to pass.
Rackham will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
PrudHomme postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
PrudHomme sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Parfait PrudHomme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Parfait PrudHomme's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Rackham swinging wildly here.
Rackham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rackham throws a quick head kick that skims the top of PrudHomme's head.
Rackham lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rackham tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with PrudHomme.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
PrudHomme misses with a knee strike.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rackham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rackham prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with PrudHomme's elbow.
Rackham will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning PrudHomme up against the cage.
PrudHomme landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham pushes off an throws an elbow but PrudHomme leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rackham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that PrudHomme shrugs off.
Nice elbow from PrudHomme.
PrudHomme missing with knees to the body.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham just leaning against PrudHomme, taking a breather.
Rackham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
PrudHomme using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
PrudHomme trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme wants a takedown but no success here.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Parfait PrudHomme.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rackham avoids it.
Rackham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham pushes PrudHomme up against the cage in a clinch.
PrudHomme is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
PrudHomme takes a knee right on the jaw!
PrudHomme avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section. PrudHomme lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but PrudHomme is keeping busy.
PrudHomme lands a damaging elbow.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from PrudHomme.
Rackham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but PrudHomme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
PrudHomme tries to land a knee to the head but Rackham blocks with his arms.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from PrudHomme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rackham obliges.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rackham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rackham scores with a knee to the head.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rackham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of PrudHomme backwards.
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
PrudHomme gets a takedown into half guard.
Parfait PrudHomme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
PrudHomme is trying to control the action in half guard but Rackham is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jack Rackham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PrudHomme controlling the action here.
PrudHomme thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rackham's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
PrudHomme throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
PrudHomme trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
I think PrudHomme has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Parfait PrudHomme!
An out of breath and clearly excited Parfait PrudHomme thanked North for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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