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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Bubbles (ranked 1091 p4p, 1574 weight class) and Ragnar Jahr (ranked 148 p4p, 203 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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Good wrestling World class boxer Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Bubbles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ragnar Jahr! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Good exchange - Jahr coming out on top. Jahr slips a straight right by Bubbles. Jahr dips to his left and cracks Bubbles with an uppercut! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahr is defended easily by Bubbles. A big right from Jahr misses. Bubbles cracks a nice hook into Jahr's ribs. A good leg kick by Jahr. Bubbles looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. A good leg kick by Jahr. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bubbles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jahr. Jahr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jahr shapes to counter with a head kick. Jahr moves away from the strike by Bubbles. Jahr throws out a counter right but Bubbles avoids it with no problem. Jahr throws a half hearted mid kick.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jahr. Nice jab there from Jahr. Tommy Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jahr scores with a hook to the body. Bubbles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Jahr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bubbles. Bubbles throws a shot from downtown. Jahr moves away and avoids it. Jahr thuds his shin into the meat of Bubbles's side. Bubbles scores with a three punch combo!
Jahr scores to the head and body with a nice combination! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bubbles thows a left - swing and a miss! Jahr throws a solid leg kick but Bubbles takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jahr. Jahr misses with a body kick.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Jahr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Bubbles avoids the head kick by Jahr.
Jahr decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bubbles is controlling Jahr's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jahr is looking for a kimura but Bubbles is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jahr to get the leverage. Jahr controlling the action here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahr is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Jahr missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Jahr looks to land a strike but Bubbles avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Jahr content to stall in guard here. Bubbles has Jahr pulled in close to control his posture. Jahr looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Bubbles keeping moving, preventing Jahr from controlling successfully.
 The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bubbles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jahr. Bubbles is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jahr's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Jahr throws a low kick but Bubbles moves out of range easily. Jahr avoids the body shot from Bubbles.
Jahr misses with a body kick. Bubbles throwing a counter right hand but Jahr manages to avoid it. Jahr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Bubbles connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jahr shoots in but Bubbles avoids the takedown attempt easily. Jahr works the jab nicely.
 That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jahr shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bubbles manages to escape and get back to his feet! Bubbles avoids the head kick by Jahr.
Bubbles blocks a head kick by Jahr.
Jahr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bubbles. Bubbles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jahr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bubbles checks it well. Jahr moves away from the strike by Bubbles.
Bubbles tries to keep at a distance but Jahr has taken the fight into the clinch.
 That's six minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bubbles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bubbles throws a body punch but Jahr moves out of range. Jahr connects with a crisp jab.
Jahr lands a big head kick that sends Bubbles tumbling to the mat! Jahr takes a step backwards and waves Bubbles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Bubbles is rocked! Bubbles throws a looping overhand right but Jahr ducks down to avoid it. Jahr fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jahr lands a big head kick that sends Bubbles tumbling to the mat! Jahr takes a step backwards and waves Bubbles back to his feet - he wants the finish! Oh Bubbles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Bubbles throws a hook to the side of Jahr's head but Jahr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jahr slips under a jab. Jahr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jahr knocks out Bubbles with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Jahr before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Jahr picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ragnar Jahr! Ragnar Jahr seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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