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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Grant McCombie (ranked 6372 p4p, 525 weight class) and Ricky Rickston (ranked 5878 p4p, 501 weight class). McCombie comes to the cage accompanied by the twist . Ricky Rickston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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174 cm
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150 lbs
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175 cm
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146 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ricky Rickston! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McCombie misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Rickston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Rickston avoids a kick to the body.
A combination from McCombie does no damage. Rickston follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. McCombie throws a head kick but Rickston moves out of range.
McCombie shoots for a double leg takedown but Rickston sprawls well. He's pushed McCombie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rickston shapes to counter with a head kick. McCombie shoots in but Rickston avoids the takedown attempt easily. McCombie misses with a leg kick and Rickston counters into the clinch. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. Rickston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Rickston lands an elbow inside that McCombie shrugs off. McCombie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rickston uses from the top position. Rickston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. McCombie shoots in but no luck this time. Rickston looks like he wants to counter punch here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant McCombie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rickston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCombie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Rickston tries to keep at a distance but McCombie has taken the fight into the clinch. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rickston lands an elbow inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Rickston. Rickston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. 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! Rickston lands an elbow inside that McCombie shrugs off. McCombie takes an elbow to the temple. McCombie takes an elbow to the temple. Rickston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice elbow from Rickston. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rickston just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCombie's brow. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rickston. Rickston blocks a body shot from McCombie. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. McCombie takes an elbow to the temple. McCombie takes an elbow to the temple. Rickston lands a damaging elbow. Rickston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. McCombie is trying to break the clinch but Rickston is controlling him. McCombie takes an elbow to the forehead. Rickston lands an elbow inside that McCombie shrugs off. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. McCombie can't break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rickston. Rickston lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rickston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rickston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCombie's defenses. McCombie is breathing heavily. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. McCombie takes an elbow to the temple. McCombie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rickston pulls him back up using the underhooks. Nice elbow from Rickston. McCombie has had enough of the clinch but Rickston keeps him there for the moment. Rickston lands an elbow inside. Rickston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. McCombie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. A short right from Rickston on the inside. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rickston lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rickston. Rickston lands an elbow inside. Nice elbow from Rickston.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. Rickston lands a nice elbow. Rickston lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rickston lands an elbow just above McCombie 's eye. Rickston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rickston lands an elbow that stopped McCombie in his tracks for a moment.
McCombie is rocked! A short left from Rickston. Oh McCombie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! McCombie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rickston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McCombie's defenses.
It looks like Grant McCombie has been cut. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rickston lands a nice elbow. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Nice elbow from Rickston. Rickston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A nice right hand lands inside from Rickston. Clinched against the cage, Rickston lands a big elbow that drops McCombie! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - McCombie is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rickston! In defeat, Grant McCombie stepped up to the mic, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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