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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remii Ralph (ranked 3486 p4p, 4091 weight class) and Kid Crescent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 24 155 2 - 5 - 0 |
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180 cm 19 165 0 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Brawler Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remii Ralph! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kid Crescent! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crescent feints and as Ralph raises his hands in defense, Crescent changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Ralph keeping moving, preventing Crescent from controlling successfully. Ralph seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Crescent must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Crescent preventing the sweep. Ralph is working hard here to advance position. Ralph is pulling down on Crescent's head to control his posture. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ralph is on top in guard.
 We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crescent wants to sweep but no luck. Ralph scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ralph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Crescent wants to stand and escape but Ralph is having none of it.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Ralph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ralph postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ralph scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
 Crescent is rocked! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ralph trying to control but Crescent is working from the bottom. Crescent is still in real trouble! Can Ralph finish him? Ralph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ralph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Crescent seems to have recovered his senses. Ralph cracks Crescent with a solid left hand. Ralph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Crescent has momentary wrist control but Ralph slips an elbow through the middle. Ralph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Crescent wants to control but Ralph passes easily into half guard.
Crescent really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ralph. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ralph lands with a punch from half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Ralph scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ralph lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ground and pound from Ralph. Ralph tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crescent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ralph is nestled in close to Crescent, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ralph controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Crescent is out! Ralph gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Remii Ralph! A victorious Remii Ralph thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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