Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Rackham lands a nice looking body shot.
Polo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polo or perhaps it was just good defense by Rackham, which made it look bad.
Rackham motions for Polo to come forward. Rackham throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Rackham moves into range and clinches up with Polo.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham working aggressively here. #BC2#
Polo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rackham staying out of range there.
Rackham jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polo misses with a lunging right hand
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polo slips under a jab from Rackham.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Polo moves away and avoids it.
Polo shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Polo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo throws a push kick but Rackham slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Polo throws a body kick that misses
and Rackham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rackham throws out a loose jab but Polo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Polo.
Rackham tries to score with a low kick but Polo moves his leg out of the way.
Polo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Polo.#TD2#
Polo feints and as Rackham raises his hands in defense, Polo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Polo won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Polo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
Polo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polo tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.#CL#
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Polo back into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land. #TD2#
Rackham is fighting off a takedown attempt but Polo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rackham to the mat. Rackham regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo. #T3#
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polo blocks an uppercut.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
Polo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD2#
Polo pulls Rackham into guard.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Polo working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polo looking to control.
Rackham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rackham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polo is proving hard to escape from.
Polo is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Polo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polo takes one on the button.
Rackham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rackham wants it to stay on the feet.
Rackham takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Rackham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Polo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polo throws a looping overhand right but Rackham ducks down to avoid it.
Polo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polo.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rackham clinches.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Polo lands a takedown into guard. #T1#
Polo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Polo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polo trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polo has gone for a leg lock! Rackham slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polo's guard.#REVR#
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rackham slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polo pulls Rackham in close to his closed guard and prevents Rackham from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rackham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rackham content to stall in guard here. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Polo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T4#
Polo advances to full mount.
Polo looking to finish with strikes here!
Polo tries to control but Rackham wriggling away.
Polo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Polo lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo throwing strikes but Rackham bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Polo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Rackham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Polo moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Rackham swings for the body but Polo moves out of range.
Rackham has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rackham's head.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Rackham looks to land a combination but Polo avoids it well.
Polo wants to counter the offense by Rackham and move into the clinch position.
Rackham misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Polo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rackham's guard.
Polo wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham wants to sweep here but Polo controlling him for the moment.
Polo throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Polo 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.
Polo wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Polo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rackham cracks a nice hook into Polo's ribs.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polo ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Rackham lands a jab.
Polo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rackham sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rackham counters with an outside leg kick.
Rackham connects with an inside leg kick.
Rackham misses with a lunging right hand
and Polo counters with a left to the body.
Rackham tries to land a leg kick but Polo saw it coming and moves away.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Rackham lands a jab to the nose.
Rackham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rackham circles away.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.#T3#
Polo throws a leg kick
and Rackham counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Polo's belly button to the back.
Polo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo moves away from the strike by Rackham. #CL#
Rackham takes the fight into the clinch.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Polo.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polo blocking some punches. #T4#
Polo is trying to pull guard but Rackham turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Polo blocking some punches.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo jumps guard but Rackham stands there with Polo around his waist. Polo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham lands an uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Rackham lands a shoulder strike.
Polo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rackham smiles and moves away.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Polo dives in and grabs Rackham's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rackham pushes down on Polo's head and hops out.
Polo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice sprawl there from Rackham as Polo shoots in.
Polo scores with a nice head shot.
Rackham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rackham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rackham, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA London 3
Date: Aug 30, 2017

#R1#
Parent fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parent takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parent lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parent lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parent throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parent misses with a head kick.
Parent throws a lazy uppercut
and Rackham counters with a head kick. That will keep Parent thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rackham fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Parent on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Parent is rocked!
Rackham scores with a hook to the body. Parent takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Parent is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parent moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Parent gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Rackham gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Parent is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire 45: Hayes vs Gracie
Date: Jun 17, 2017

#R1#
Soares throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A combination from Soares does no damage.
Soares throws a combination that misses
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soares.
Rackham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soares throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
It seemed like Rackham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rackham feints and then cracks Soares's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soares down.
Soares throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soares misses with the combination.
No joy there for Soares, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soares tries to clinch
and Rackham counters with a head kick.
Soares throws a series of punches but Rackham avoids them all with ease.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've been told by Soares's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Rackham darts in and clinches Soares up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rackham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Soares throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.
Soares scores with a shot to the side of Rackham's head.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Soares.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Soares struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Soares lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares pushes Rackham back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham scores with a shot to the side of Soares's head.
Soares throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Soares.
Soares swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham gets through Soares's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands with a light punch inside.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with some punches.
Soares blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rackham.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Soares controls his hands.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares prevents a body shot from Rackham.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Soares lands a nice uppercut.
Soares working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Soares gets a clinch.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Rackham cracks Soares with a nice body shot.
Rackham scores with a hook to the body.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham digs a right hand underneath Soares's ribcage. Soares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soares lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soares.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rackham as the two fighters clinch.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares blocking some punches.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Soares uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Rackham.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares has a couple of punches blocked by Rackham.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Soares prevents a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soares blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Soares avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rackham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares misses with the head strike.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham scores with a hook to the body.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rackham.
Soares throws a head punch that misses.
Soares lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Soares misses with some punches.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Soares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Soares lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Soares lands with a light punch inside.
Soares working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Soares fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Soares creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soares scores with a hook to the body.
Soares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
Rackham tries to work over Soares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soares tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Soares back against the cage.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Soares.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Soares.
A short right from Rackham on the inside.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Soares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Soares.
Rackham lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Soares backwards.
Soares tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Soares controls the action.
Soares can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham lands a shot to the body.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Soares blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jack Rackham will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Rackham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rackham.
Soares with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rackham to score with a decent uppercut.
Soares misses with a hook to the body
and Rackham counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#
Soares is rocked!
Jack Rackham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rackham cracks Soares with an open hand slap.
Oh Soares is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Soares. Those never looked like landing.
Soares fails to land with a series of punches.
Soares misses with an uppercut
and Rackham counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Soares misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soares tries to clinch there but Rackham circles away.
Rackham closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Soares! Rackham dives in looking to finish! Soares is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 39
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Jackson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rackham.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rackham misses with a hook
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rackham tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Rackham looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Rackham persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rackham connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Rackham circles away and keeps his distance.
Rackham throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Rackham in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rackham. #T1#
Jackson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Jackson told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rackham pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rackham.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham working aggressively here. #T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jackson.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Jackson is stalling here.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rackham as Jackson tries to tie him up.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A short uppercut from Rackham.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards. #T3#
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rackham lands an uppercut.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rackham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
A short right from Jackson.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Rackham works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Rackham is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Jackson.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rackham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson wants to stall.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham. #T4#
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Jackson tries to work over Rackham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is looking to control Rackham's arms but Rackham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson is looking to control Rackham's arms but Rackham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham is working Jackson over against the cage.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson effectively controlling the action here.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kilo Jackson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson scores with a nice strike.
Rackham wants to land a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
A swing and a miss from Rackham.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Rackham throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson jabs Rackham right on the nose. Rackham blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Rackham circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Rackham misses the target.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Rackham is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a lazy uppercut
and Jackson counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Rackham drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rackham is controlling him.
Jackson wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jackson is looking to stand up but Rackham isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson has Rackham pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson with a jab.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Rackham lands with a cross.
Jackson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rackham throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kilo Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson cracks Rackham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rackham jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson slips a straight right by Rackham.
Some bone on bone action there as Jackson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD#
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Jackson has control of Rackham's left arm, preventing Rackham from doing any damage.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Rackham is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rackham is trying to control the position but Jackson postures up.
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Jack Rackham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rackham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rackham. Rackham gets slowly back to his feet.
Rackham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kilo Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rackham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rackham moves away.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rackham. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rackham manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rackham is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jackson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CUT#
It looks like Kilo Jackson has been cut.
Jackson lands a body shot.
Rackham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham misses with a left hand
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson slips a straight right by Rackham.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Rackham is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch. #T2#
Rackham turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jackson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well. #CL2#
Rackham tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Jackson.
Nice body punch from Jackson - that landed with a thud.
Jackson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rackham gets an underhook and turns Jackson into the cage.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Rackham.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Rackham working aggressively here.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Jackson.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rackham can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson has Rackham pushed against the cage.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rackham takes a shot to the head.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Jackson is leaning against Rackham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rackham lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Rackham's ribcage. Rackham let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rackham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kilo Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilo Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilo Jackson!

Event: Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 34
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Rackham does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rackham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chula counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.
Rackham tries to clinch but Chula moves away
and Chula counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chula lands a jab to Rackham's midsection.
Good work by Chula as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Rackham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rackham or not.
Chula lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rackham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chula.
Rackham tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chula's elbow.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chula leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rackham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chulas head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rackham as Chula tries to tie him up.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Chula breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rackham tries to clinch but Chula moves out of range.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chula.
Rackham tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chula is able to avoid easily.
Chula is looking to counter punch.
Rackham connects with a leg kick. Chula looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rackham avoids the head kick by Chula.
It seemed like Rackham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chula - that will leave a mark!
Chula keeps the fight on the outside.
Chula misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rackham.
Rackham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Chula pushes Rackham away with a front kick.
Rackham throws a low kick, looking for Chula's leg but Chula calmly moves out of range.
Chula jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rackham misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Chula throws a good cross that connects.
Rackham tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Chula to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rackham. That did some damage!
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rackham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Rackham clinches up against the cage.
Chula blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Chula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rackham swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chula counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Chula works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Chula saw that one coming.
Chula jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Chula swings for the body but Rackham moves out of range.
We've been told by Chula's head coaches at The Studio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chula. #CL2#
Rackham closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rackham misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Chula lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rackham scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rackham fails to land.
Rackham lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Chula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rackham takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chula defending well as Rackham loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Chula.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rackham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chula.
Chula swings for the body but Rackham moves out of range.
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chula counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Chula.
Rackham looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chula throws a good cross that connects.
Rackham wants to clinch up but Chula keeps it at a distance.
A quick step to the side and Chula tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Chula.
Chula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Rackham closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chula counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Chula changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chula fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Rackham tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
Chula scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rackham doesn't seem bothered though.
Taran Chula is winning the standup battle so far.
Chula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rackham on the side of the head.
Chula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Rackham has Chula up against the cage in a clinch.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Chula.
Rackham tries to throw a body punch but Chula avoids it by throwing Rackham back against the cage.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula lands with a right to the head.
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!
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Chula controls his hands.
Chula lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Rackham misses with a hook to the ribs.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chula takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chula makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rackham softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chula taking a breather.
Chula is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rackham can do to turn this around?
Chula controlling the action here for a moment.
Chula is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chula lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chula.#BC#
Chula breaks the clinch.
Chula swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rackham.
Chula lands with a right hand.
Rackham moves out of range of the body kick from Chula. #CL2#
Rackham darts in and clinches Chula up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Chula manages to break the clinch.
Chula circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rackham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chula manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
As Rackham backs away, Chula returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rackham tries to clinch there but Chula circles away. #CL2#
Chula gets tackled into the cage by Rackham. Rackham maintains the clinch.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chula is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chula lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham blocks a body shot from Chula.
Chula lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rackham or not.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
Chula scores with a shoulder strike.
Chula presses Rackham against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jack Rackham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Chula lands with a left to the head.
Chula scores with a hook to the body.
Chula scores with a shoulder strike.
Rackham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chula doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chula goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rackham has a couple of punches blocked by Chula. #BC#
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chula slips a straight right by Rackham.
Rackham works the jab nicely.
Chula comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rackham thows a leg kick but Chula checks it
and Chula makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rackham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rackham gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chula swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rackham wants to clinch but Chula slips to the side
and Chula counters with a straight right hand.
Rackham tries to clinch up.
Rackham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chula.
Rackham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chula throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rackham on the side of the head.
Rackham feints and then cracks Chula's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chula down.
Chula works the jab nicely.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Nice body kick there by Chula.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taran Chula dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jack Rackham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chula, right into the meat. #CL2#
Rackham clinches up with Chula and pushes him back against the cage.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Chula on the inside.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rackham in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Rackham struggles to land a body shot inside as Chula controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rackham.
Chula misses with a body punch.
Chula blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham lands a right hand.
Rackham blocks an uppercut.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside.
Chula tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham misses with a body punch.
Rackham misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Rackham misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham throws a head punch that misses.
Rackham has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Chula.
Chula tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Chula back against the cage.
Rackham swings wildly with an uppercut but Chula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chula struggles to land a body shot inside as Rackham controls his hands.
Chula taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chula.
Chula lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Chula misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham throws a punch but it's blocked by Chula.
Chula blocking some punches. #BC#
Chula escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chula. Rackham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rackham takes one to the chin there.
Chula scoring well with a low kick there.
Chula moves out of range as Rackham strikes.
Jack Rackham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham slips a straight right by Chula.
Chula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rackham throws a poor cross that misses
and Chula counters with a body kick that stops Rackham in his tracks momentarily. #KD#
Chula lands a left and a right that send Rackham crashing to the mat, dazed. Chula thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Rackham is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rackham is still on wobbly legs! Can Chula finish him?
Rackham tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
Chula was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rackham seems to have recovered his senses.
Chula throws a front kick that sends Rackham stumbling back into the cage.
Rackham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chula takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chula stuns Rackham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rackham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chula.
Chula throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rackham avoids it.
Chula lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#
That has opened up Jack Rackham's cut even more.#T3##CL2#
Rackham moves into the clinch.
Chula lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rackham tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Chula's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rackham throws a lazy right hand but Chula sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taran Chula is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chula ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rackham on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rackham tries to clinch up.
Chula throws a shot to the body.
Chula misses with a body shot.
Chula's corner calls for a 1-2. Chula obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rackham tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Rackham misses with a hook
and Chula counters with a three punch combo that has Rackham backing up. Rackham nods at Chula to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Chula.
Chula connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rackham tries to clinch up but Chula circles away and keeps his distance.
Rackham tests Chula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Chula.
Chula lands a body shot.
Rackham takes one to the chin there.
Rackham rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rackham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taran Chula showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chula, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taran Chula!

Event: StrikeForce Union #49
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Rackham as Flynn shoots in.
Flynn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rackham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Flynn darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a kimura here.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but Rackham defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Flynn won't allow Rackham to sweep him here. #T1#
Rackham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Flynn controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself.
Rackham is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
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 controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself. #SUB2#
Flynn has his foot on Rackham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rackham works his way back into a safe position though.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Flynn working for submissions but it's allowed Rackham to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Flynn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rackham in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Flynn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flynn wants to get back to full guard but Rackham has mounted him!
Rackham sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Flynn is working to get back to half guard.
Flynn wants to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Flynn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to lock up and control but Rackham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rackham controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham postures up.
Rackham controlling the position easily from mount.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
Rackham takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Flynn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rackham controlling his opponent.
Flynn tries to hold on but Rackham pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
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 tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Rackham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
Rackham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flynn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rackham sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Flynn somewhat.
Flynn looks for a takedown but Rackham sprawls well.
Flynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rackham but Rackham pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rackham scores with a nice right hand.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Flynn is breathing heavily.#T1#
Good shot there by Rackham.
Rackham throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Nice cross by Rackham.
Rackham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn slips a straight right by Rackham.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Rackham finds it's target.
Rackham throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
Flynn tries for a takedown but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Flynn fails with the takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Rackham does it's job there.
Flynn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Flynn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akheem Flynn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rackham throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Rackham. No joy for Flynn on that attempt.
Rackham thuds his right hand into Flynn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flynn.
Rackham looks to throw the jab but Flynn is out of range.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rackham defends it well.
Rackham fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rackham. That's going to slow Flynn down.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Flynn moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flynn blocks a jab.
Rackham misses with a looping right.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn with a poor takedown
and Rackham counters with a nice uppercut.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Flynn saw that one coming.
Flynn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rackham counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Flynn is rocked!
Flynn fails with a takedown attempt.
A slow jab from Rackham misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Flynn takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Flynn shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a lovely overhand right.
Flynn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Flynn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rackham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Flynn moved out of range nicely.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham with a nice cross.
Flynn ducks right into an uppercut from Rackham.
Flynn is still on wobbly legs! Can Rackham finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Flynn seems to have recovered his senses.
Flynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn.
Rackham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flynn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rackham avoids it really well and circles away.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akheem Flynn.
A telegraphed right hand from Rackham misses the target.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn darts in looking for a takedown but Rackham gets double underhooks and turns Flynn into the cage.
As Flynn looks to move away, Rackham throws a big counter combo but Flynn just gets out of the way.
Rackham bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Rackham throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flynn misses with a takedown
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rackham.#T1#
Rackham sizes up Flynn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Flynn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rackham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Flynn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rackham as he jumps to the side.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Flynn is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rackham with a body shot.
Rackham slips a jab and a cross from Flynn.
Rackham lands a right hook to the body.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Flynn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rackham tries to avoid it but Flynn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rackham to the ground. Rackham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Flynn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Rackham. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Flynn moved out of range.
Rackham misses with the combination. #T2#
Flynn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rackham connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flynn. Flynn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rackham throws a nice looking combination but Flynn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rackham fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Flynn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rackham lunges at Flynn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Flynn's hand.
Rackham misses with a straight right.
Rackham connects with a right hand. Flynn shakes it off.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Flynn has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham lands a slapping body shot.
Rackham jabs at Flynn's body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Flynn. #T3#
Rackham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Flynn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rackham is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
An inside leg kick lands from Rackham.
Flynn shoots in looking for a takedown. Rackham tries to sprawl out of it but Flynn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rackham manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rackham jabs Flynn right on the nose. Flynn blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rackham.
Flynn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rackham thuds a left hand into Flynn's body.
Rackham scoring well with a low kick there.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flynn can do to turn this around?
Rackham throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
Akheem Flynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.
Akheem Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Rackham.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham connects with a body shot that sends Flynn's belly button to the back.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
Flynn closes the distance and clinches up with Rackham, looking for a takedown. Flynn pushes Rackham against the cage but Rackham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rackham scores with a punch to the head.
Rackham is looking to slow Flynn down with leg kicks.
Rackham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rackham scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flynn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rackham looks to land a combination but Flynn avoids it well.
Flynn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rackham connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rackham lands with a shot to the body.

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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
An out of breath Jack Rackham thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: StrikeForce Union #46
Date: Feb 05, 2017

#R1#
Bullwinkle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've been told by Bullwinkle's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Rackham as he connects with a hook.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham loads up on a big right hand but Bullwinkle slips the punch.
Rackham walks into a straight right hand from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lunges at Rackham with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rackham's hand.
Rackham misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up but Rackham circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Bullwinkle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rackham throws a shot from downtown. Bullwinkle moves away and avoids it.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Bullwinkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rackham throws a hook but Bullwinkle avoids it easily.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Bullwinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Bullwinkle lands a nice hook to Rackham's body. Rackham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Bullwinkle drives through and clinches with Rackham against the cage. #BC2#
Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bullwinkle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullwinkle misses with a double jab
and Rackham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Bullwinkle does no damage.
Bullwinkle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rackham.
Rackham throws a lazy right hand but Bullwinkle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rackham throws a hook but Bullwinkle blocks it.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullwinkle blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Bullwinkle throws a nice looking combination but Rackham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rackham lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Bullwinkle has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rackham misses with a looping left.#T2#
Rackham misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bullwinkle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rackham misses with a hook.
Rackham scores with the left hand. Bullwinkle knows he should have avoided that one.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but Rackham moves out of range. #CL#
Rackham tries to keep at a distance but Bullwinkle has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bullwinkle breaks from the clinch.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bullwinkle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2#
Rackham has closed the distance and engaged Bullwinkle in a clinch.
Bullwinkle is trying to force a seperation but Rackham has the dominant position.#BC2#
Rackham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rackham slips under a jab from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.#T3#
Bullwinkle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bullwinkle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rackham.
Jab, jab by Rackham - just one landing.
Rackham might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullwinkle doesn't manage to clinch there - Rackham circles away.
Bullwinkle wants to clinch up but Rackham keeps it at a distance.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch but Rackham is having none of it.
Rackham lands with a nice body punch.
Bullwinkle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rackham swings for the body but Bullwinkle moves out of range.
Rackham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bullwinkle in his tracks. #ROC2#
Bullwinkle is rocked!
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham cracks Bullwinkle with a hook to the temple - Bullwinkle is on wobbly legs here! Rackham swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bullwinkle falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rackham wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 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.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taranin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rackham sprawls and moves away.
Rackham misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Rackham misses.
Taranin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rackham throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taranin.
Taranin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taranin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rackham is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranin trying to control but Rackham is working from the bottom. #T1#
Taranin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rackham is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rackham looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranin is one step ahead there.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Taranin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taranin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taranin postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Rackham dodges the punch combination from Taranin.
Taranin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rackham.
Taranin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rackham misses with a straight left.
Taranin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rackham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taranin throws out the jab.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Taranin. #T3#
Rackham misses with a left hand #TD#
and Taranin counters with a takedown into side control.
Taranin is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Taranin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taranin scores with punches from side control. #T4##SUB#
Taranin swings around for an armbar but Rackham sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taranin's guard.#SUB#
Taranin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taranin being controlled here, momentarily.
Rackham wants to stand but Taranin is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rackham passes into side control.
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 Segey Taranin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taranin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taranin staying out of range there.
Taranin looks to land a left hand but Rackham moved out of range nicely.
Rackham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taranin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taranin lands a nice shot that snaps Rackham's head back.
Rackham throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taranin postures up.
Taranin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taranin wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Taranin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rackham looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rackham looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rackham! #REVB#
Rackham working away.
Rackham trying to control the action but Taranin is working from the bottom.
Taranin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rackham can do to turn this around?
Rackham working away.#T2#
The referee asks Rackham politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rackham prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
We've been informed that Rackham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rackham working away.
Taranin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Segey Taranin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Taranin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Taranin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Rackham passes into side control!
Taranin struggling a bit here.#T3#
Taranin is looking for a sweep.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Taranin is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taranin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rackham throws out the jab.
Rackham misses with a hook #TD#
and Taranin counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB#
Taranin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rackham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranin has Rackham in his guard.#REVB#
Taranin is trying to control the position but Rackham postures up. #T4#
Rackham wants to control from the top but Taranin keeps moving.
Taranin working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Rackham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Taranin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Rackham is looking to defend but Taranin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Rackham! Taranin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Rackham taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Segey Taranin!

Event: StrikeForce Union #41
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
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 #TD2#
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. #SUB2#
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
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. #T2#
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! #T3#
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. #T4#
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.
#R2#
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. #T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #T2#
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. #REVR#
Rackham sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #T4#
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.#REF3#
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 #TD2#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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. #ROC#
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.#T2#
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.#T3#
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!#T4#
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.

Event: StrikeForce Union #39
Date: Dec 18, 2016

#R1#
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rackham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch up.
Rackham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bullwinkle misses with a body shot.
Bullwinkle looks to land a combination but Rackham avoids it well. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullwinkle looks to throw the jab but Rackham is out of range.
Bullwinkle misses with a leg kick
and Rackham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rackham blocks a head kick by Bullwinkle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham scores with a jab.
Bullwinkle moves out of range of the leg kick from Rackham.
Rackham swats away the attempt to clinch by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Jack Rackham has been cut.#T1#
Rackham lands with a straight right. Bullwinkle didn't see that one coming.
Bullwinkle throws a hook to the side of Rackham's head but Rackham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Bullwinkle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rackham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bullwinkle circles away quickly and effectively.
Bullwinkle throws a lazy head kick
and Rackham counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bullwinkle moves in looking to clinch but Rackham pushes him off.
Bullwinkle wants to clinch but Rackham slips to the side
and Rackham counters with a nice body shot.
Bullwinkle scores with a head kick.
Bullwinkle closes the distance but Rackham moves to the side
and Rackham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Bullwinkle clinches up with Rackham and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rackham's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rackham. #CUT2#
It looks like Rocky Bullwinkle has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bullwinkle darts in and clinches Rackham up against the cage.
Rackham tries to break free but Bullwinkle pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rackham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bullwinkle tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rackham misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Bullwinkle's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bullwinkle throws a body shot but no joy.
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bullwinkle is looking to clinch.
Bullwinkle misses the shot to the body.
Rackham misses with an uppercut. Bullwinkle saw that one coming.
Bullwinkle tries to clinch
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bullwinkle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bullwinkle takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Bullwinkle with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Bullwinkle moves into range and clinches up with Rackham.
Bullwinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rackham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullwinkle throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bullwinkle is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bullwinkle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rackham has him pressed against the cage.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullwinkle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullwinkle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bullwinkle lands a left hand.
We've been informed that Rackham has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Rackham breaks from the clinch.
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Bullwinkle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bullwinkle throwing a counter right hand but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Rackham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham stuffs the takedown attempt from Bullwinkle. Bullwinkle gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Bullwinkle throws a jab but it's blocked by Rackham.
Rackham connects with a jab.
Rackham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bullwinkle tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bullwinkle avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Bullwinkle was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rackham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bullwinkle at a distance.
Bullwinkle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rackham looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bullwinkle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Rocky Bullwinkle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bullwinkle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bullwinkle is looking to clinch.
Rackham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham feints and then cracks Bullwinkle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bullwinkle down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Rackham dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Rackham fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bullwinkle checks it well.
Rackham takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bullwinkle connects with a nice looking jab.
Rackham keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Rackham misses.
Rackham throws a good cross that connects.
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch but Rackham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bullwinkle!
Bullwinkle tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rackham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullwinkle misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Rackham counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bullwinkle won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bullwinkle is letting Rackham control him for a moment.
Bullwinkle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rackham on the ground.
Rackham connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bullwinkle some visible discomfort.
Rackham cracks Bullwinkle with a big right hand but Bullwinkle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T1#
Rackham working the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Bullwinkle is rocked!
Rackham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oh Bullwinkle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham scores with punches from side control.
Bullwinkle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rackham lands a strong strike to the head of Bullwinkle. That's dazed him! Rackham looking to finish here. Bullwinkle is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Rackham lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
Jack Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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