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Event:
GFC 8 - Labour Shortage
Date: Aug 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Rackham connects with a high kick.
Christ waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rackham.
Christ tests Rackham's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like John Rackham has been cut.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Christ moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rackham. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rackham.#ROC2#Christ is rocked!
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham takes one to the chin there.
Christ is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Rackham Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Christ is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). John Rackham!
After winning the bout, John Rackham thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Shea moves out of range easily. #TD#
Rackham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shea's guard.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Shea is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture.
Shea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rackham.
Shea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rackham wants to control from the top but Shea keeps moving.
Shea seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Rackham has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Shea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shea's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rackham stopping the sweep attempt from Shea.
Rackham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Shea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham postures up in Shea's guard and throws a big left but Shea blocks it.
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Rackham postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Shea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shea looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shea can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shea looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Shea is retaining full guard.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shea wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shea has momentary wrist control but Rackham slips an elbow through the middle.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shea wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Shea is pulling down on Rackham's head to control his posture.
Rackham won't allow Shea to sweep him here.
Rackham throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shea blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea is looking to land body kicks.
Shea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea tries a head kick but it misses.
Rackham keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Shea blocks a head kick by Rackham.
Shea with the counter takedown but Rackham avoids it easily.#TD2#
Shea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T4#
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shea's guard. #REVR#
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Shea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shea throwing shots but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Shea prevents Rackham from improving his position.
Rackham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shea is working away from the top position though.
Rackham tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Rackham is pressing down on Shea's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rackham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shea looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rackham drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shea sprawls and moves away.
Shea throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Rackham has Shea up against the cage in a clinch.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Shea.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shea looking to throw knees to the head but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Rackham blocks an elbow strike.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Shea.
Shea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rackham is defending well for now.
Rackham is struggling to control the position.
Shea misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rackham.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Shea avoids it.
Shea with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shea blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham wants a takedown.
#T1#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shea obliges.
Rackham avoiding damage as Shea throws knees to the body.
Shea is trying to stall.
Rackham managing to block the knees to the body from Shea.
#TD#
Rackham is trying to trip Shea. He has hold of a leg but Shea is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rackham persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rackham won't allow Shea to sweep him here.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but Shea is retaining full guard.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Shea trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
Rackham throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Rackham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rackham is fighting to break Shea's control of his arms but Shea is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Shea managing to control the position.
Shea trying to keep a closed guard but Rackham is proving a slippery customer.
Rackham advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Shea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Shea is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rackham lands a decent elbow from side control.
Shea takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Shea struggling a bit here.
Rackham working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rackham working the ground and pound but Shea is defending the strikes.
Rackham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rackham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rackham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T4#
Shea tries to improve position but can't.
Rackham tries to score with some ground and pound. Shea controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shea is looking to reverse the position.
Rackham tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rackham throws an elbow but Shea slips to the side and avoids it well.
Rackham working away.
Rackham lands a nice forearm strike.
Rackham throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Shea works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham drops an elbow to the side of Shea's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rackham dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Shea throws a sloppy head kick and Rackham moves out of range easily.
Shea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shea misses with a low kick.
Rackham tries a head kick but it misses.
Shea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rackham blocks a leg kick.
Rackham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD#
Rackham shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rackham showed some decent athleticism there.
Rackham throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
Rackham throwing shots but Shea is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rackham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shea defending well though.
Rackham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rackham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shea's head. #T1#
Shea regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shea is trying to keep Rackham in close.
Shea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham lands a couple of digs.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham trying to control but Shea is working from the bottom.
Rackham postures up.
#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.
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shea working a defensive guard here.
Shea is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Rackham tries to get to full guard but Shea has control of the leg.
Shea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shea prevents Rackham from improving his position.
Rackham moves into full guard.
#T3#
Rackham lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Shea looking for a sweep. Not yet Shea, not yet.
Rackham being controlled here momentarily.
Rackham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
John Rackham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shea looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rackham is one step ahead there.
Rackham is looking to work some ground and pound but Shea has wrist control.#T4#
Rackham with a nice head shot there.
Shea is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Rackham preventing the sweep.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shea working a defensive guard but Rackham manages to pass into side control anyway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham is putting a hurting on Shea here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jakub Shea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rackham lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Shea down.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rackham!
John Rackham thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GFC 3 - Assemble
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Rackham.
SetentaB with the counter takedown but Rackham avoids it easily.#TD2#
Rackham gets caught flat footed, as SetentaB shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
SetentaB slips nicely into half guard.
Rackham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
SetentaB in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rackham tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from SetentaB!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trente SetentaB! |
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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from So. Those never looked like landing.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts So as he jumps to the side.
So throws a shot from downtown. Rackham moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Rackham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham wants to control but So is keeping him busy.
Rackham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. So defending well though.
Rackham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
So looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So wants to control but Rackham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rackham is looking to take a break and control but So is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rackham slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rackham thows a huge punch but So dodges it nicely.
Rackham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
So is breathing heavily.
Rackham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed So's head.
So avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rackham.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rackham lands a nice short elbow.
Rackham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks So with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rackham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rackham controlling the pace. #T2#
Rackham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for So!
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham lands a big elbow.
Rackham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rackham breaks from So's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
So knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rackham on the ground.
Rackham lands a couple of good shots and So has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So is taking damage to the body and head.
Rackham struggling to land strikes to the head as So covers up.
Rackham throwing damaging strikes from the back! So could be in trouble here!
Rackham is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at So. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Rackham throwing sloppy strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at So as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rackham!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham landing with strikes. #ROC2#So is rocked!
Rackham cracks So with a big right hand from the back mount! So immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Rackham takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rackham!
John Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mun So stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoffa ducks under a wild hook from Rackham.#TD#
Hoffa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rackham to the mat! Rackham manages to get full guard.
Hoffa is stalling in the full guard.
Hoffa wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Hoffa looking to pass the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rackham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rackham wants to hit a sweep here but Hoffa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rackham there!
Rackham has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hoffa content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham is working to get back to half guard.
Hoffa trying to control but Rackham is having none of it. #T1#
Hoffa controlling the position easily from mount.
Hoffa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rackham for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Hoffa has hold of Rackham's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rackham manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rackham can't escape the position.
Rackham is trying to escape the mount but Hoffa keeps good control and instead manages to take Rackham's back.
#T2#
Rackham is in bad spot here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hoffa looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Hoffa is looking for the choke from the back position but Rackham is controlling his hands well.
Hoffa has the hooks in. Rackham is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#SUB#
Hoffa has the hooks in. Rackham is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Hoffa passes his arm under Rackham's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Rackham taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Al Hoffa!
After winning the bout, Al Hoffa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rackham goes for a takedown attempt but DeMarcus Meridius pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rackham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
DeMarcus Meridius tries to keep at a distance but Rackham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rackham blocks a punch to the side of the head.
DeMarcus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeMarcus Meridius's face.
DeMarcus Meridius gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rackham.
A nice left hand lands by DeMarcus Meridius.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham lands a knee to the body.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
DeMarcus Meridius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeMarcus Meridius blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
DeMarcus Meridius misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from DeMarcus Meridius as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeMarcus Meridius tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing DeMarcus Meridius back against the cage. #T1#
DeMarcus Meridius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Rackham blocking some punches.
Rackham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rackham lands a knee to the head.
DeMarcus Meridius lands an uppercut.#TD#
Rackham works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Rackham's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
Rackham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is looking for a triangle but Rackham pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius working for a triangle but Rackham defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rackham got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rackham has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rackham is in close to DeMarcus Meridius's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rackham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rackham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rackham tries to free his leg and advance position but DeMarcus Meridius is retaining full guard.
Rackham stays in close to DeMarcus Meridius's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius 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.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Rackham throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rackham pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeMarcus Meridius is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Rackham got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeMarcus Meridius has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rackham has managed to get both his arms back between DeMarcus Meridius's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Rackham advances position into side control!
Rackham trying to control the action but DeMarcus Meridius is working from the bottom.
Rackham cracks DeMarcus Meridius with a big right hand but DeMarcus Meridius just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
DeMarcus Meridius regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Rackham there.
Rackham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
DeMarcus Meridius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rackham's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rackham's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
DeMarcus Meridius is working for a rear naked choke. Rackham is not defending it well and DeMarcus Meridius has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rackham refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rackham's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maximus DeMarcus Meridius!
After winning the bout, Maximus DeMarcus Meridius thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 3
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Rackham fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Booker is out of range.
We've been told by Booker's head coaches at Andy's Sweaty Men that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rackham lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rackham gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like John Rackham has been cut.
Rackham staying out of range there.
Rackham slips under a jab.
Rackham connects with a leg kick.
Rackham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Booker defends well and Rackham ends up having to push Booker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rackham tries to land a front kick but Booker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Booker gets a clinch.
Rackham is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Booker is keeping busy.
Rackham lands a nice knee to the body.
Booker tries a body shot but Rackham blocks it.
Booker managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Booker misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Booker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rackham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but Booker blocks it.
Rackham goes for a takedown in the clinch but Booker prevents it.
Reggie Booker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Rackham.#T1#
Booker takes a knee to the side of the body.
Booker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Booker.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rackham has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Booker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham tries a knee to the head but Booker blocks it.
Booker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Booker prevents a takedown attempt there.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Booker avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Rackham blocks a body shot from Booker.
Booker can't find room to land a body shot as Rackham controls the action.
Booker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head.
Booker throws a punch but it's blocked by Rackham. #T2#
Nice body punch from Booker.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Booker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Booker misses with a body punch.
Booker avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Booker misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Booker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham tries to work over Booker's front leg with a kick but Booker checks it.
A good leg kick by Rackham. #CL#
Booker pushes Rackham up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Booker.
Rackham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Booker is defending well.
Booker lands a nice uppercut.
Booker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Booker blocks it with crossed arms.
Booker tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Booker back against the cage. #BC#
Booker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Rackham uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Booker misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL#
Booker drives through and clinches with Rackham against the cage.
Good body shot from Booker.
A right handed body shot lands from Booker.
Booker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Booker avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rackham taking a breather.
Booker tries to throw a body punch but Rackham avoids it by throwing Booker back against the cage.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Booker breaks the clinch.
Rackham looks for the body kick but Booker saw that one coming. #CL#
Booker closes the distance and pushes Rackham back into the cage.
Rackham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Booker avoids it.
A short left from Booker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Booker.
Rackham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4#
Rackham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Booker in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Booker as the two fighters clinch.
Rackham looks winded!
Booker digs a right hand into Rackham's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rackham's gas tank.
Rackham prevents a body shot from Booker.
Rackham tries to score a body lock takedown but Booker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Booker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Booker lands with a right to the head.
Booker pushes Rackham back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Booker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Booker breaks the clinch.
Rackham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rackham swings away with a body shot that misses
and Booker counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Rackham! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Booker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reggie Booker!
Reggie Booker decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
AWC Group B - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Von Slackenfuchs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rackham's waist but Rackham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Von Slackenfuchs off to one side.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rackham tries to counter with a clinch but Von Slackenfuchs shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Von Slackenfuchs with that takedown attempt.
Rackham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von Slackenfuchs avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Slackenfuchs sprawls well. Von Slackenfuchs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rackham gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Von Slackenfuchs misses. #T1#
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Von Slackenfuchs shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rackham gets full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs stopping the sweep attempt from Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs stays in close to Rackham's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham is trying to control the position but Von Slackenfuchs postures up.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
Von Slackenfuchs is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Rackham looking for a sweep. Not yet Rackham, not yet.
Rackham is trying to keep Von Slackenfuchs in close.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Von Slackenfuchs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rackham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Von Slackenfuchs defends it nicely.
Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Rackham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Slackenfuchs thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck for Von Slackenfuchs with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut. Rackham saw that one coming.
Rackham feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Rackham changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Slackenfuchs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Slackenfuchs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rackham tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Von Slackenfuchs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Rackham closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rackham landing a few strikes.
Von Slackenfuchs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Von Slackenfuchs tries to get out of the position.
Von Slackenfuchs regains half guard, as Rackham was trying to land strikes.
Rackham is keen to just control but Von Slackenfuchs is a slippery customer.
Rackham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rackham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rackham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rackham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rackham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rackham lands strikes from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heinrich Von Slackenfuchs will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A jab from Von Slackenfuchs finds it's way through Rackham's defenses.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rackham closes the distance and pushes Von Slackenfuchs back into the cage.
Von Slackenfuchs prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Slackenfuchs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to pull guard but Rackham forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rackham crunches a lovely knee into Von Slackenfuchs's ribcage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rackham.
Knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rackham's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rackham landing knees to the head.
#T1#
Rackham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
A short left from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rackham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD#
Von Slackenfuchs gets control of Rackham's arms and successfully pulls guard. Von Slackenfuchs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Rackham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rackham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham stopping the sweep attempt from Von Slackenfuchs.
Rackham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rackham's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rackham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rackham landing some decent shots from guard.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rackham postures up in Von Slackenfuchs's guard and throws a big left but Von Slackenfuchs blocks it.
Von Slackenfuchs wants to sweep but no luck.
Rackham keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Slackenfuchs's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rackham scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Von Slackenfuchs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rackham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rackham working some strikes from top position.
Von Slackenfuchs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rackham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Slackenfuchs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Slackenfuchs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rackham.
Rackham is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
John Rackham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rackham is looking to work some ground and pound but Von Slackenfuchs has wrist control.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully. #T4#
Rackham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rackham lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Von Slackenfuchs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Slackenfuchs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rackham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rackham ducks under a wild hook from Von Slackenfuchs.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a right hand that Rackham ducks under and follows up with a left that Rackham also avoids with ease.
Von Slackenfuchs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Von Slackenfuchs throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Rackham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rackham.
Rackham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Slackenfuchs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Slackenfuchs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham trying to control but Von Slackenfuchs is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rackham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rackham works over Von Slackenfuchs with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Rackham with a nice head shot there.
Rackham trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Slackenfuchs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rackham cracks Von Slackenfuchs with a solid left hand.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing.
Von Slackenfuchs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rackham landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Slackenfuchs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Von Slackenfuchs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rackham throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Rackham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Slackenfuchs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rackham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rackham throws a strike but Von Slackenfuchs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the sweep.
Rackham keeps trying to improve his position.
Rackham looking to control.
Rackham wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rackham bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Slackenfuchs's guard. #REVB#
Rackham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses. Von Slackenfuchs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rackham's guard. Nice move by Von Slackenfuchs!#REVR#
Rackham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Slackenfuchs regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Rackham.
Von Slackenfuchs keeping moving, preventing Rackham from controlling successfully.
Von Slackenfuchs controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself. #T4#
Rackham with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Slackenfuchs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rackham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Von Slackenfuchs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rackham throws an elbow that misses. Von Slackenfuchs uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rackham's guard. Nice move by Von Slackenfuchs!#REVR#
Rackham trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham looking to control.
Von Slackenfuchs won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Rackham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rackham 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Rackham! |
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Event:
Testing 2
Date: Feb 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Jack closes the distance and pushes Rackham back into the ropes.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham misses with a knee to the head.
Jack misses with a knee strike.
Jack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rackham is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Jack is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rackham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jack to the mat. Jack regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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.
Rackham postures up.
Jack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rackham puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Rackham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rackham seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rackham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rackham winds up and cracks Jack with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rackham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rackham is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Rackham lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rackham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rackham takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rackham is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rackham working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jack on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rackham working over Jack with some ground and pound. Jack looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rackham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC2#Jack is rocked!
Ground and pound from Rackham.
Oh Jack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rackham is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rackham connects with a nice short shot to Jack 's temple.
Rackham is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Jack is hurt! He's hurt bad - Rackham fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Jack from any more punishment! Congratulations to Rackham! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rackham! |
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Event:
Testing
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Hayes has a takedown stuffed.
Rackham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hayes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hayes feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Rackham shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hayes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hayes wants to sweep here but Rackham controlling him for the moment.
Rackham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hayes controls Rackham momentarily but Rackham frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham is pushing down on Hayes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hayes is fighting to maintain full guard but Rackham has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rackham prevents Hayes from standing back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hayes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hayes is trying to control but Rackham passes into side control!
#T1#
Hayes stops Rackham from passing to mount.
Hayes should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hayes wants to control but Rackham postures up.
Hayes tries to buck Rackham off but Rackham is having none of it.
Rackham wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hayes is looking for a sweep.
Hayes is trying to control Rackham's posture but Rackham avoids it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hayes tries to bench press Rackham off him but Rackham keeps the position.
Hayes can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but Rackham shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rackham throws a head kick but Hayes moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rackham shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
John Rackham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bully Hayes.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Hayes moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Rackham dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hayes misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Rackham counters with a takedown into side control.
Hayes struggling a bit here.
Hayes is trying to get back to half guard.
Hayes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rackham working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham wants to control but Hayes is keeping him busy.
Hayes is trying to escape the position but Rackham is controlling the position.
Hayes tries to bench press Rackham off him but Rackham keeps the position. #T1#
Rackham has control of an arm but Hayes manages to advance to Rackham's back!
Despite being in a bad position, Rackham is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts. #SUB2#
Hayes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rackham is defending well though. Hayes let's go of the attempt for now.
Rackham manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Rackham.
Rackham wants to sweep but no luck.
Hayes wanted to stand there but Rackham had control of the position.
Hayes wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving. #T2#
Hayes won't allow Rackham to sweep him here.
Hayes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rackham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hayes can do to turn this around?
Rackham seems keen to control Hayes's posture.
Hayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rackham's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bully Hayes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Rackham looks to land a right hand but Hayes moved out of range.
Rackham leaves Hayes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rackham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Hayes paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rackham drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hayes manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Rackham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hayes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rackham is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes pushes Rackham off looking to stand but Rackham dives back in and keeps control.
#T1##SUB#
Rackham seems to be looking for submissions.
Hayes tries to get to full guard but Rackham has control of the leg.
Hayes trying to hold on to Rackham's head to control him but Rackham postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rackham slows the pace down in half guard.
Hayes wants to get back to full guard but Rackham has mounted him!#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.
Rackham avoids the attempt from Hayes to control.
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hayes has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rackham's lack of action.
#SUB2#
Hayes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rackham perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hayes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rackham scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Rackham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hayes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rackham.
Bully Hayes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hayes missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight for John Rackham!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for John Rackham!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for John Rackham!
John Rackham wins by unanimous decision! |
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