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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICC 4
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Rackham digs a good body shot into Usman's ribs.
Rackham lunges at Usman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usman's hand.
Usman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rackham enables Usman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rackham manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Usman wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Usman content to stall in guard here.
Rackham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rackham avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Usman told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Usman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Usman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usman postures up in Rackham's guard and throws a big left but Rackham blocks it.
Usman trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Usman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1#
No luck for Usman with that takedown attempt.
Usman is looking to chop away at Rackham's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Rackham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rackham looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Usman misses.
Usman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rackham swivels and escapes.
Rackham thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Usman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rackham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Usman working the ground and pound but Rackham is defending the strikes.
Rackham is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Usman has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Usman wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rackham, who protects the arm well.
Usman advances nicely into full mount.
Usman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.#T2#
Usman raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rackham is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Usman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Usman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rackham is looking to escape.
Usman dominating with strikes here.
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!
Usman looking to control but Rackham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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 takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Rackham wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Usman.
Usman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamaru Usman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Usman closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rackham quickly recovers to half guard.
Usman throwing shots but Rackham is blocking nicely.
Usman not doing much here.
Rackham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Usman.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Usman on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Usman controlling the action here.
Usman is looking to take a break and control but Rackham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham is in trouble now - Usman has advanced to mount! #T1#
Usman lands a big shot there that rocks Rackham but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Usman looking to finish with strikes here!
Usman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rackham's face.
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rackham hang on?
Usman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Usman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rackham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Usman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Usman trying to control but Rackham is having none of it.
Usman lands a couple of good shots and Rackham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T2#
Usman struggling to land strikes to the head as Rackham covers up. #SUB2#
Usman is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Rackham is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kamaru Usman!
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Event:
ICC 1
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Dean holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dean dodges an elbow strike from Rackham.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Dean ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dean no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dean tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dean is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Rackham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean wants to control from the top but Rackham keeps moving.
Dean stands and throws Rackham's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1##SUB#
Dean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rackham, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dean tries for a kimura but Rackham is defending well.
Rackham is not content to let Dean control the position.
Dean remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Dean wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rackham, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Dean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rackham is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #ES2#
Rackham bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rackham lunges at Dean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dean's hand.
Rackham lunges at Dean with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dean's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Dean dominated that 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.
#R2#
Rackham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rackham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean fails with the takedown.
Rackham with a jab.
Rackham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dean tries to move into range but Rackham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Rackham cracks Dean with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Dean looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rackham finish him?
#ROC2#
Dean is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Rackham lands a big right hand that sends Dean crashing to the mat! Rackham stays standing though and waves Dean back to his feet!
Oh Dean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rackham steps in with a hook that catches Dean right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rackham follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Dean looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Rackham!
In defeat, Julio Dean stepped up to the mic, saying 'Praise Gaben'.
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