TOTAL COMBAT RETURNS TO PARADISE CASINOS! Paradise Casinos to host Total Combat 31, the ultimate non-stop, action-packed extreme cage fighting sports event. Tickets on sale.

Yuma, AZ - The extreme cage- fighting contest, Total Combat 31, a live, mixed martial arts fighting sport returns to Paradise Casinos on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. This no-holds-barred fighting event kicks-off with a pre-fight at 7 p.m. followed by an action-packed card at 7:30 p.m. and leading to the night’s main event, Rafael Dias vs Chance Farrar.

This thrilling and adrenaline-pumping form of mixed martial arts fighting, presents the hottest rising stars of extreme fighting as they take their next steps into the top of the world and possibly into the UFC. The objective of Total Combat is to give athletes a venue to showcase and test their skills in front of a live audience. Through tremendous fan response, Total Combat has quickly established itself as the premiere mixed martial arts fighting event to attend. This extreme fighting sport has been made popular by the Ultimate Fighting Championship and has found a home at Paradise Casinos, the exclusive venue for top-notch entertainment and sports events. This is Total Combat’s fifth showdown at Paradise Casinos and sixth in Yuma, AZ.

The official fight card for Total Combat 31st features an ultimate match between the champ, Chance Farrar from Yuma, AZ and the up-and-coming Rafael Dias form Boca Raton, Florida for a showdown that promises to be a back and forth struggle for control. Other matches include the fast pace 155lbs division featuring Alex Garcia from Brawley, California vs Chad Dietmyer from Tucson, Arizona and Johnny Torres representing Imperial Valley going against Damon Ginart out of San Diego, California.

Yuma’s own Cibola High School standout wrestling champion and the UFC’s 4-0, Cain Velasquez will make a special appearance adding on to the already exhilarating intensity of the event. Total Combat 31 will also feature local fighters Eric Blaton and Mike Garcia as they take on fighters from California and beyond to prove that Yuma is the hot spot for the next generation of cage fighters. These fighters will be testing their skills and looking to graduate from the Total Combat cage in hopes of moving on to world wide fame, as Total Combat 31 focuses on Arizona to see what champions will come from the Grand Canyon State. And adding on to the night’s fun and excitement are the Total Combat Dolls, the professional dance squad that keeps the fans entertained between fights while showing off what fitness and conditioning are really all about.

Weigh-ins will be held in front of the casino on Friday, Sept. 19th from 4 p.m. - 6:00p.m. Local fighters will be available for interviews.

Paradise Casinos is the exclusive venue for Total Combat in Yuma, AZ. Tickets are only $75 Ringside, $35.50 Floor or $25 Bleacher. Gates open at 6pm, Pre- fight at 7pm and the action starts at 7:30pm. This is a 21+ event. For tickets and location information, or to see a complete list of upcoming events and fabulous promotions at Paradise Casinos, please go to www.Paradise-Casinos.com

About Quechan Paradise Casinos Paradise Casinos, currently located at 450 Quechan Dr. in Fort Yuma, AZ, is home to over 800 slot machines, a 250-seat bingo hall, 15 table games, and a six-table poker room with higher limit games, weekly tournaments and promotions. However, things are changing rapidly as Paradise Casinos has established itself as one of the most successful casinos in the region with significant growth leading to the construction of the Quechan Casino Resort, a 265,000 square foot facility slated for completion in early 2009. Among other amenities, the $200 million project will feature a state-of-the-art casino and gaming floor featuring 1,000 of the newest slot machines, a 166-room hotel and event center, 24 table games, including blackjack, three-card poker, Pai Gow, and 10 table poker room. The new Quechan Casino Resort will be located on I-8 at exit 166.

TC 31 Fight Card
TOTAL COMBAT 31 YUMA, AZ PARADISE CASINO

145LBS
1.Chance Farrar Yuma, AZ
VS
Rafael Dias Boca Raton, FL

170lbs
2. Omar De La Cruz Dominic Republic
VS
Jacob Mc Clintock Tempe, AZ

125lbs
3.Eric Blaton Yuma, AZ
VS
Nick Garcia North County

155lbs
4.Johnny Torres Imperial Valley, CA
VS
Damon Ginart San Diego, CA

170lbs
5. Lorenz Daniels San Diego, CA
VS
Philipe San Diego, CA

155lbs
6.Ruben Salazar El Centro, CA
Brian Gugerty San Diego, CA

155lbs
7. Alex Garcia Brawley, CA
VS
Chad Dietmye Tucson, AZ

135lbs
8.Julian Wray Chula Vista, CA
VS
Mike Garcia Yuma, AZ

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