PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akheem Flynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Rackham
vs
Flynn

170 cm
22
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
23
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Akheem Flynn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
We've been informed that Flynn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rackham tests Flynn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rackham throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flynn counters with a left to the body.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
As Flynn backs away, Rackham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a predictable looking body shot

and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham is working away.

Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flynn off and has taken his back!
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flynn trying to control the position but Rackham manages to sink in the hooks.
Rackham slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Rackham throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Rackham biding his time, looking for the opening.
Flynn can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn is still trying to improve position.
Flynn trying to control the action but Rackham just sinks the hooks in.
Flynn is in bad spot here.
Rackham is not going to allow Flynn to sit and survive in this position.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Flynn do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn tries to break free.
Flynn trying to control the hands but Rackham won't let him.
Rackham is hanging on to Flynn's back as he tries to escape.
Rackham is riding his opponent, not letting Flynn buck him off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rackham controlling the position well here. Flynn rolled but Rackham kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Flynn trying to control but not successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Rackham.
Rackham continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham controlling well, preventing Flynn from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
Rackham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rackham scores with a sloppy right hand. Flynn should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Rackham. That snapped Flynn's head back.
Flynn goes for a double leg but Rackham avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rackham continues to drive forward.
Flynn shoots in but Rackham avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rackham sprawls well. Rackham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn takes one on the button.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rackham to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham scores with a jab to the body.
Rackham moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
Flynn dives in and grabs Rackham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rackham pushes down on Flynn's head and hops out.

Flynn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rackham's half guard.
Rackham wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rackham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Flynn trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Rackham is keeping the position.
Jack Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rackham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn looking to sit in guard and control but Rackham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rackham sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Flynn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rackham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Flynn looking for subs off his back but Rackham has passed one foot through into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn tries to get to full guard but Rackham has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham is taking a breather. Flynn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Flynn looking for submissions off his back.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flynn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rackham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Flynn trying to control here.
Flynn is looking for a sweep. Rackham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rackham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Flynn shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham falls off balance throwing a combination

and Flynn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Flynn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rackham pinned against the cage. Rackham gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rackham throwing a counter right hand but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Flynn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rackham defends well and Flynn ends up having to push Rackham into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Flynn. Flynn gets slowly back to his feet.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rackham.
Flynn shoots for a double leg takedown but Rackham sprawls well. He's pushed Flynn's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rackham's corner calls for a 1-2. Rackham obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails to land the takedown.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
No luck for Flynn with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Flynn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Rackham.
Flynn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Flynn moves away and avoids it.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Rackham getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Flynn moves out of range as Rackham strikes.
Flynn shoots in but no luck this time.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Rackham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.
Rackham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rackham wants it to stay on the feet.
Rackham is looking to counter punch.
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rackham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Rackham.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Rackham misses its target.
Flynn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rackham defends it nicely.
A jab from Rackham finds it's way through Flynn's defenses.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Flynn's knee momentarily.
Rackham works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rackham lands with a nice body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rackham 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
A relieved looking Jack Rackham thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.