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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant McCombie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lundstram Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCombie's entrance music is the twist . A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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178 cm
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grant McCombie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryan Lundstram Jr!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundstram Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCombie but McCombie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCombie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McCombie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by McCombie misses
and Lundstram Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCombie looks to land a body kick but Lundstram Jr moved away.
Lundstram Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundstram Jr is pushing McCombie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lundstram Jr is leaning against McCombie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundstram Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lundstram Jr misses the shot to the body.
Lundstram Jr shoots for a takedown but McCombie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lundstram Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Lundstram Jr throws a body kick that misses
and McCombie counters with a shoot takedown. Lundstram Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundstram Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundstram Jr, not yet.
McCombie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCombie is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundstram Jr has wrist control.
McCombie wants to control from the top but Lundstram Jr keeps moving.
Lundstram Jr has McCombie pulled in close to control his posture.
McCombie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lundstram Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundstram Jr working for a triangle but McCombie defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCombie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCombie is looking to stand up but Lundstram Jr won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCombie throws a leg kick but Lundstram Jr checks it.
McCombie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lundstram Jr's waist but Lundstram Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McCombie off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCombie is defended easily by Lundstram Jr.
McCombie throws a sloppy head kick
and Lundstram Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
Lundstram Jr looks for a takedown but McCombie sprawls well.
Grant McCombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lundstram Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCombie swats away the attempt to clinch by Lundstram Jr.
McCombie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lundstram Jr swivels and escapes.
McCombie is breathing heavily.
Lundstram Jr lands a jab.
Lundstram Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lundstram Jr instigates a clinch.
Lundstram Jr wants a takedown.
Lundstram Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCombie's efforts to push away.
Lundstram Jr breaks from the clinch.
McCombie misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCombie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Grant McCombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lundstram Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundstram Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice takedown defense from McCombie. No joy for Lundstram Jr on that attempt.
Lundstram Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lundstram Jr.
Lundstram Jr forces McCombie back against the cage and clinches.
McCombie has had enough of the clinch but Lundstram Jr keeps him there for the moment.
McCombie is trying to stall.
Lundstram Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lundstram Jr pushes McCombie up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundstram Jr is trying to pull guard but McCombie has him pressed against the cage.
Lundstram Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Lundstram Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCombie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lundstram Jr tries for a takedown but McCombie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lundstram Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCombie throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lundstram Jr's head.
McCombie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lundstram Jr avoids the head kick by McCombie.
McCombie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lundstram Jr as he jumps to the side.
McCombie gets tackled into the cage by Lundstram Jr. Lundstram Jr maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundstram Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lundstram Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lundstram Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundstram Jr looking for a guillotine here but McCombie defends easily.
Lundstram Jr is breathing heavily.
McCombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundstram Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundstram Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lundstram Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundstram Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCombie lands with a light punch inside.
Lundstram Jr is trying to drag McCombie to the mat but McCombie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Grant McCombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lundstram Jr.
McCombie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lundstram Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lundstram Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCombie shoots in looking for a takedown but Lundstram Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCombie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lundstram Jr dives in and grabs McCombie's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCombie pushes down on Lundstram Jr's head and hops out.
McCombie misses with the body kick
and Lundstram Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McCombie throws an elbow but it misses.
Lundstram Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McCombie walks away with a smile on his face. Lundstram Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCombie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lundstram Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
McCombie slaps away a takedown attempt from Lundstram Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lundstram Jr is looking to clinch but McCombie is avoiding it.
Lundstram Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lundstram Jr.
McCombie stuffs the takedown attempt from Lundstram Jr. Lundstram Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lundstram Jr is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lundstram Jr tries for a takedown but McCombie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grant McCombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCombie takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for McCombie to work.
Lundstram Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCombie up against the cage.
Lundstram Jr jumps guard but McCombie stands there with Lundstram Jr around his waist. Lundstram Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundstram Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ryan Lundstram Jr will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McCombie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lundstram Jr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lundstram Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCombie's waist but McCombie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundstram Jr off to one side.
McCombie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundstram Jr.
McCombie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundstram Jr breaks the clinch.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCombie circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCombie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCombie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCombie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundstram Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lundstram Jr has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lundstram Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundstram Jr, not yet.
McCombie tries to free his leg and advance position but Lundstram Jr is retaining full guard.
McCombie trying to control but Lundstram Jr is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lundstram Jr manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
McCombie is trying to push Lundstram Jr away but Lundstram Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lundstram Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grant McCombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lundstram Jr.
Lundstram Jr tries for a takedown but McCombie manages to get underhooks.
Lundstram Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
Lundstram Jr looking to control.
Lundstram Jr wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and McCombie is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lundstram Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCombie pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCombie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McCombie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lundstram Jr is looking for a sweep. McCombie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McCombie lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lundstram Jr is in trouble now - McCombie has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCombie wants to control the pace but Lundstram Jr is squirming around nicely.
Lundstram Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McCombie controlling his opponent.
Grant McCombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lundstram Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but McCombie has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCombie looking to secure an arm triangle but Lundstram Jr defends it well.
Ryan Lundstram Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ryan Lundstram Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lundstram Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant McCombie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lundstram Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Lundstram Jr!
Grant McCombie spoke after the fight, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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RATING
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