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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zeko enables McCombie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zeko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Zeko looking for a guillotine here but McCombie defends easily.
McCombie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
McCombie won't allow Zeko to sweep him here. #SUB#
Zeko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCombie trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCombie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zeko being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
McCombie connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Zeko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCombie defends it easily.
McCombie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that McCombie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McCombie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zeko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McCombie wants to stand and escape but instead Zeko has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Zeko drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCombie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCombie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCombie! #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCombie working away.
McCombie scoring with punches and elbows.
McCombie moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
McCombie tries for a kimura but Zeko is defending well. #T3#
McCombie controlling the position. #SU2#
McCombie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A head kick from McCombie lands but Zeko takes it in his stride.
McCombie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zeko counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
McCombie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
McCombie drives through and clinches with Zeko against the cage.
#BC2#
McCombie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by McCombie misses
and Zeko counters with a stiff right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCombie - that will leave a mark!
McCombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCombie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCombie tries to clinch up but Zeko circles away and keeps his distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCombie connects with a high kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zeko avoids the head kick by McCombie.
It looked like Zeko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCombie misses with a low kick.
Zeko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Grant McCombie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
McCombie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zeko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guy Zeko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCombie misses with a takedown #CL#
and Zeko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zeko.
Zeko prevents the takedown attempt.
McCombie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zeko connects with a knee to the head.
McCombie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeko fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guy Zeko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant McCombie.#TD2#
McCombie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McCombie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Zeko throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCombie shoots in but Zeko avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##CL2#
McCombie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Zeko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCombie scores with a head kick. Zeko tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Zeko shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zeko showed some decent athleticism there.
McCombie wants to stand back up but Zeko manages to pass into side control.
McCombie is letting Zeko control him for a moment. #SU#
Zeko decides to stand up, so the ref orders McCombie to his feet. #T2#
Zeko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCombie on the side of the head.
Zeko swats away the attempt to clinch by McCombie.
McCombie throws a low kick but Zeko avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCombie thows a leg kick but Zeko checks it #CL#
and Zeko counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Zeko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCombie throws a head kick that misses.
McCombie fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Zeko throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCombie tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zeko is in McCombie's guard.#T3#
McCombie is pulling down on Zeko's head to control his posture.
McCombie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeko is one step ahead there.
McCombie keeping moving, preventing Zeko from controlling successfully.
McCombie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Zeko drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCombie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zeko has McCombie in his guard.#REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
McCombie stands and steps away. Zeko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCombie shoots and misses
enabling Zeko to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from McCombie.
Zeko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCombie. That one must have hurt.
McCombie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#TD#
Zeko gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCombie is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Zeko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCombie is trying to buck Zeko off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Zeko dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Zeko slips a jab and a cross from McCombie.
Zeko looks to land a combination but McCombie avoids it well.
As Zeko backs off McCombie throws a huge counter combo but Zeko manages to avoid it all.
McCombie misses with a takedown attempt - Zeko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As McCombie tries to get set, Zeko tries to push him back and clinch up but McCombie manages to avoid the attempt.
Zeko avoids the head kick by McCombie.
Zeko is looking to counter punch.
McCombie misses with a head kick.
McCombie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zeko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McCombie goes for a double leg but Zeko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zeko continues to drive forward.
Zeko misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeko throws a right and a left that McCombie avoids nicely.
McCombie lands a head kick!
Zeko avoids the head kick by McCombie.
Zeko appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCombie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McCombie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1##TD#
McCombie gets caught napping as Zeko dives in and scores a takedown. McCombie manages to retain guard.#SU#
Zeko gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
McCombie shoots in looking for a takedown but Zeko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCombie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zeko tries to counter with a takedown but McCombie is quick to defend against it.
Guy Zeko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant McCombie.#CL#
Zeko rushes McCombie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCombie wants to get back to striking at distance but Zeko won't allow it.
#TD#
Zeko turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zeko manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
McCombie throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeko moves into range and connects with a jab.
A head kick misses from McCombie.
McCombie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
McCombie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zeko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McCombie tries for a takedown but Zeko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A lazy body kick from McCombie
and Zeko counters with a nice body kick.
Zeko with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCombie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCombie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McCombie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL#
Zeko pushes McCombie up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zeko - that landed with a thud.
Zeko has McCombie pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Zeko has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McCombie uses from the top position. #T3#
Zeko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zeko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
McCombie is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zeko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zeko is looking to advance position but McCombie won't allow it.
McCombie wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
McCombie actively working from the bottom here.
Zeko wants to take a breather but McCombie is having none of it.
Zeko is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCombie is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCombie wants to get back to his feet.
Zeko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCombie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCombie is refusing to be controlled, as Zeko sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Zeko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zeko 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guy Zeko!
The defeated Grant McCombie had this to say: 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
FF 11: Night of the Succubus
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
McCombie connects with a high kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McCombie. Poller shrugs it off though. #CL2#
McCombie drives through and clinches with Poller against the cage.
#TD2#
McCombie pulls guard.
McCombie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McCombie looking for a sweep. Not yet McCombie, not yet.
Poller slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Poller is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McCombie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Poller!
The defeated Grant McCombie had this to say: 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
Dia de los Muertos
Date: Nov 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Thistlewhite shoots in for a takedown but McCombie shows good takedown defense.
McCombie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thistlewhite lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCombie misses with a low kick.
Thistlewhite tries for a takedown but McCombie circles away easily
and McCombie counters with a thumping low kick.
Thistlewhite misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCombie.
McCombie fails with the takedown.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thistlewhite is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCombie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grant McCombie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ignatius Thistlewhite.
McCombie is looking to clinch but Thistlewhite is avoiding it.
Thistlewhite doesn't manage to clinch there - McCombie circles away.
#TD2#
Thistlewhite shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCombie manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thistlewhite is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Thistlewhite drops back looking for a leg! McCombie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCombie manages to kick Thistlewhite off! Thistlewhite jumps back into McCombie's guard.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a solid left hand.#T1##SUB2#
Thistlewhite thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thistlewhite postures up and lands a big shot to McCombie's brow.
Thistlewhite has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite throwing strikes from guard but McCombie blocks nicely.
McCombie wants to stand up but Thistlewhite is controlling him.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a solid left hand.
Thistlewhite distracts McCombie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
McCombie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thistlewhite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thistlewhite scoring with punches to the head and body.
McCombie trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Thistlewhite working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCombie's head.
Thistlewhite is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Thistlewhite postures up and lands a big shot to McCombie's brow.
McCombie has momentary wrist control but Thistlewhite slips an elbow through the middle.
McCombie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thistlewhite landing some decent shots from guard.
Thistlewhite chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite 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.
Thistlewhite lands a couple of digs.
Thistlewhite pushes down on McCombie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thistlewhite frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3##SUB2#
McCombie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Thistlewhite.
McCombie is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Thistlewhite cracks McCombie with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Thistlewhite is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McCombie can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC2#
McCombie is rocked!
Thistlewhite has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCombie's face.
Oh McCombie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McCombie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thistlewhite lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McCombie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCombie wants to control but Thistlewhite is having none of it.#SUB2#
Thistlewhite throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! McCombie has his hands clasped together but Thistlewhite breaks the hold and McCombie is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Thistlewhite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ignatius Thistlewhite!
Ignatius Thistlewhite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Grant McCombie spoke after the fight, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
FF7
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
McCombie lands with a kick to the temple. Poller shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCombie lands with a slapping head kick.
McCombie throws a head kick that misses.
McCombie scores with a head kick. Poller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#ROC#
Poller is rocked!
Poller dives in for a single leg takedown but McCombie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poller is still on wobbly legs! Can McCombie finish him?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poller.
McCombie seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Poller takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCombie looks for a left high kick but can't connect. McCombie backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Poller's temple! It sends Poller violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as McCombie celebrates and the doctors try to help Poller!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Grant McCombie!
Grant McCombie took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Pick your head up boy'.
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Event:
FF5
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Kramer Ii cracks a nice hook into McCombie's ribs.
Kramer Ii scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Kramer Ii.
Kramer Ii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kramer Ii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCombie was well out of range. Poor timing from Kramer Ii.
McCombie shoots in but no luck this time.
Kramer Ii lands a head shot.
McCombie tries to clinch up.
Kramer Ii scores with a nice right hand.
Kramer Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCombie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCombie.
A countering left hand to the body from Kramer Ii misses.
Kramer Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCombie tries to clinch but Kramer Ii moves out of range.
McCombie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kramer Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCombie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kramer Ii is fending him off so far but McCombie persists. Nope, Kramer Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant McCombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCombie throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer Ii moves out of range easily.
Kramer Ii feints the counter takedown.
Kramer Ii lands with a straight right. McCombie didn't see that one coming.#T1#
McCombie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McCombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kramer Ii fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCombie tries a head kick but it misses.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kramer Ii lands a lovely overhand right.
Kramer Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by McCombie.
Kramer Ii looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Kramer Ii shoots in and gets a takedown into McCombie's guard.#ES#
McCombie manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCombie has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kramer Ii after a bit of a struggle.
McCombie is breathing heavily.#TD#
McCombie wants the takedown. Kramer Ii is fighting it off but McCombie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Kramer Ii's guard against the cage.
Kramer Ii keeping moving, preventing McCombie from controlling successfully. #T2#
Kramer Ii is looking to stand up but McCombie isn't so interested in that idea.
McCombie working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kramer Ii's head.
McCombie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kramer Ii keeping moving, preventing McCombie from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kramer Ii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCombie.#T3#
McCombie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A bone on bone clash there as McCombie blocks the leg kick.
#CL2#
Kramer Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kramer Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCombie lands a head kick!
Kramer Ii throws a nice looking combination but McCombie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCombie tries to clinch there but Kramer Ii circles away.
McCombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kramer Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kramer Ii throws a series of strikes that have McCombie backpedaling.
McCombie has a takedown stuffed.
Kramer Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCombie pinned against the cage. McCombie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
McCombie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kramer Ii.
Kramer Ii thuds his right hand into McCombie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCombie has been working on his balance at The Island Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Kramer Ii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCombie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kramer Ii changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
McCombie clinches up with Kramer Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Kramer Ii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McCombie working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kramer Ii.
Kramer Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
McCombie pulls guard effortlessly.
McCombie looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshaya Kramer Ii 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##CL2#
Kramer Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kramer Ii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCombie connects with a solid leg kick.
Kramer Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
McCombie instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Kramer Ii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCombie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kramer Ii.
McCombie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kramer Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCombie somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for McCombie with that takedown attempt.
Kramer Ii steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McCombie.
McCombie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kramer Ii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
McCombie wants to clinch.
McCombie tries to clinch but Kramer Ii moves out of range.
McCombie throws out a loose jab but Kramer Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kramer Ii goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kramer Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kramer Ii shoots in and drives through. McCombie sprawls well.
Kramer Ii scores with a body shot.
Kramer Ii is breathing heavily.
McCombie fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant McCombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCombie tries to clinch there but Kramer Ii circles away.
McCombie dives in for a single leg takedown but Kramer Ii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kramer Ii shoots in but McCombie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kramer Ii blocks a head kick by McCombie.
Kramer Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
McCombie throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer Ii moves out of range easily.
Kramer Ii feints the counter takedown.
McCombie takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCombie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCombie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kramer Ii is out of range.
Kramer Ii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McCombie lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kramer Ii lands a nice shot to the body.
McCombie shoots in for a double leg but Kramer Ii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kramer Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCombie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCombie tries to clinch but Kramer Ii moves out of range. #CL2#
Kramer Ii forces McCombie back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Kramer Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kramer Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Kramer Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kramer Ii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McCombie walks into a left hand.
McCombie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kramer Ii digs a good body shot into McCombie's ribs.
McCombie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grant McCombie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kramer Ii connects with a body shot.
Kramer Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCombie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCombie takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCombie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kramer Ii tries to sprawl out of it but McCombie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kramer Ii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Kramer Ii cracks McCombie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kramer Ii moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCombie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McCombie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kramer Ii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from McCombie.
Kramer Ii throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kramer Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kramer Ii lands with an uppercut that bounces McCombie off the cage and back into range.
McCombie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kramer Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCombie throws a looping overhand right but Kramer Ii ducks down to avoid it.
McCombie sets himself, and Kramer Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! McCombie avoids it this time.
Kramer Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCombie shoots in but Kramer Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yeshaya Kramer Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kramer Ii works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Kramer Ii finds it's target.
McCombie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, jab by Kramer Ii - just one landing.
Kramer Ii clobbers McCombie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kramer Ii tries to clinch there but McCombie circles away.
Kramer Ii scores with a shot to the body.
McCombie shoots for a double leg takedown but Kramer Ii sprawls well. He's pushed McCombie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kramer Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Kramer Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCombie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kramer Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by McCombie.
Yeshaya Kramer Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A cross from Kramer Ii lands.#T1#
Kramer Ii keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kramer Ii sizes up McCombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kramer Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCombie fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCombie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Donk. Kramer Ii catches McCombie right on the button with a cross.
McCombie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kramer Ii avoids it really well and circles away.
Kramer Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant McCombie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kramer Ii catches McCombie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
McCombie dives in and grabs Kramer Ii's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kramer Ii pushes down on McCombie's head and hops out.
Kramer Ii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCombie takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCombie throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kramer Ii.
Kramer Ii cracks a nice hook into McCombie's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCombie fails with a takedown attempt.
Kramer Ii connects with the punch.
McCombie fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Kramer Ii counters by moving into the clinch.
Kramer Ii scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kramer Ii breaks from the clinch.
Kramer Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCombie throwing a counter right hand but Kramer Ii manages to avoid it.
Kramer Ii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Kramer Ii lands a nice looking body shot.
Kramer Ii punishes McCombie's body with a nice straight punch.
Kramer Ii scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCombie doesn't manage to clinch there - Kramer Ii circles away.
Kramer Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCombie pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Kramer Ii moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Kramer Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kramer Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCombie shoots in looking for a takedown. Kramer Ii tries to sprawl out of it but McCombie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kramer Ii manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kramer Ii scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
McCombie is looking to land body kicks.
McCombie wants to clinch up but Kramer Ii keeps it at a distance.
Kramer Ii's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCombie under the eye.
McCombie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kramer Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McCombie misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kramer Ii moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Grant McCombie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeshaya Kramer Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCombie tries a head kick but it misses.
Kramer Ii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kramer Ii sizes up McCombie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from McCombie.
A head kick by McCombie misses
enabling Kramer Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Kramer Ii lands with a good body shot.
Kramer Ii with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshaya Kramer Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kramer Ii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yeshaya Kramer Ii!
In defeat, Grant McCombie stepped up to the mic, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
IFC 16
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Poller darts in looking for a takedown but McCombie gets double underhooks and turns Poller into the cage.
Poller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McCombie throws a nice looking combination but Poller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCombie throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Poller counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Poller distracts McCombie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McCombie wants to stand but Poller is controlling the position.
Poller really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poller is pushing down on McCombie's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCombie is fighting to maintain full guard but Poller has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Poller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCombie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Poller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCombie sees it coming and defends easily.
McCombie trying to control from the bottom.
McCombie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Poller wants to pass the guard but McCombie is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Poller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCombie has managed to free his arm - good work.
McCombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Poller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCombie is just riding it out for now. Poller eventually gives up the hold.
Poller prevents McCombie from standing back up.
McCombie is trying to maintain the position but Poller is very close to passing his half guard.
Poller trying to control the action but McCombie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McCombie is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Poller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCombie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poller is working for a kimura but McCombie is defending it quite comfortably.
McCombie wants to get back to full guard.
McCombie trying to hold on to Poller's head to control him but Poller postures up.
McCombie wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Poller is trying to work for a kimura but McCombie is defending well.
Poller is breathing heavily.
McCombie trying to control but Poller postures up.
#T3#
McCombie wants to get back to full guard.
McCombie is looking to escape.
McCombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Poller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCombie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poller.
McCombie is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Poller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCombie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poller.
McCombie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Poller is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCombie sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Poller is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCombie has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Poller wants to work for an arm triangle but McCombie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
McCombie has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Poller is on him like a limpet, forcing McCombie back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Poller dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCombie shoots in but no luck this time.
McCombie stuffs the takedown attempt from Poller. Poller gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on McCombie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCombie throws a head kick that Poller semi-blocks.
#TD#
Poller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
McCombie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poller defends well.
McCombie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poller manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
McCombie is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
McCombie looking to improve position, pressing down on Poller's thigh with his hand. Poller seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is McCombie paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! McCombie's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Poller picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jason Poller!
The defeated Grant McCombie had this to say: 'did i really just lose that?'.
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Event:
Tuesday Night Rumble 1
Date: Sep 05, 2017 |
#R1#
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 #CL2#
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. #TD#
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. #SU2#
Rickston gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1#
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.#CL#
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.
#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
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. #ROC2#
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. #CUT2#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
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 #TD#
and McCombie counters with a shoot takedown. Lundstram Jr fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB2#
Lundstram Jr working for a triangle but McCombie defends it easily.
#T2#
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. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
Lundstram Jr breaks from the clinch.
McCombie misses with a head kick.
#T4#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
Lundstram Jr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
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.#BC2#
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!
#R2#
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. #CL2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T1##SUB2#
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. #ES2#
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. #BC2#
Lundstram Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL2#
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.#BC2#
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#CL2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4##CL#
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.#TD2#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL#
McCombie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lundstram Jr breaks the clinch.
McCombie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McCombie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
McCombie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
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.
#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
Lundstram Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCombie pulls his head out easily. #T3#
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! #T4#
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!#SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1#
McCombie scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
McCombie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCombie is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sagaki's shoulder. That is not cool.
Let's hope that McCombie has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sagaki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sagaki gets back to half guard.
McCombie not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sagaki is trying to get back to full guard.#SU2#
McCombie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T1#
McCombie slips a straight right by Sagaki.
Sagaki looks for a takedown but McCombie sprawls well.#TD2#
McCombie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sagaki manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sagaki looking to control.
McCombie has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sagaki is proving hard to escape from.
McCombie forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
McCombie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
McCombie trying to pass the guard but Sagaki defending well. #SUB#
Sagaki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCombie pulls his head out easily.
Sagaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Sagaki has his foot on McCombie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCombie works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Sagaki looking for subs off his back but McCombie has passed one foot through into half guard.
Sagaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
McCombie looks winded!#SUB#
Sagaki is looking to cinch up a triangle. McCombie throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sagaki's body to avoid the submission. Sagaki has instead reached around McCombie's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sagaki arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Takumi Sagaki!
In defeat, Grant McCombie stepped up to the mic, saying 'did i really just lose that?'.
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