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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kun Jun Rhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jun Rhee
vs
Garcia

172 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kun Jun Rhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia swings widly with a right hand
and Rhee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rhee looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Rhee's shoulder, as Rhee tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhee throws a sloppy body shot
letting Garcia counter with a right hand.

It looks like Kun Jun Rhee has been cut.
We've been told by Rhee's head coaches at Blackzilians Fighting Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Garcia loads up on a big right hand but Rhee slips the punch.
Rhee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oliver Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rhee rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Garcia breaks the clinch.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Rhee blocks the leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Rhee avoids them all with ease.
Rhee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Garcia pushes Rhee up against the cage in a clinch.

Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch but Rhee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Rhee feints and as Garcia raises his hands in defense, Rhee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rhee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garcia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rhee has managed to get both his arms back between Garcia's legs - danger averted.
Garcia wants to stand but Rhee is controlling the position.
Rhee trying to control the position from guard on top but Garcia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia wants to sweep here but Rhee controlling him for the moment.
Rhee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rhee passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Rhee tries for a kimura but Garcia is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhee working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhee trying to control the action but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Rhee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
Garcia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rhee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rhee scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Garcia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Rhee working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Garcia turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Rhee off and cradles Garcia's limp body as Rhee celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kun Jun Rhee!
Kun Jun Rhee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sahak Torosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sahak Torosian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Torosian
vs
Taylor

184 cm
23
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

184 cm
24
181 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sahak Torosian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torosian jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Torosian drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Torosian is looking for the KO!

Taylor is rocked!

It looks like David Taylor has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Torosian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Torosian finish him?

Torosian breaks the clinch.
Torosian plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Taylor swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Taylor face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sahak Torosian!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Reis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Snickers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Reis
vs
Snickers

177 cm
26
178 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Reis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Snickers!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

It looks like Wilson Reis has been cut.
Reis misses with a hook.
Reis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A combination from Reis does no damage.
Reis with a jab.
Reis throws a looping overhand right but Snickers ducks down to avoid it.
Reis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snickers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snickers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snickers slips under a jab from Reis.
Snickers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snickers throws a head kick but Reis moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Reis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snickers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reis cracks Snickers with an open hand slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from Snickers.
Snickers lands with a kick to the temple. Reis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reis scores with a punch to the head.
Snickers scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Reis.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snickers!
Snickers lands a high kick!
Reis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snickers.
Reis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snickers.
Reis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Wilson Reis's cut is getting worse.
Snickers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reis circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snickers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snickers.
Snickers tries a head kick but it misses.
Snickers misses with a series of wild punches.
Snickers lands a leg kick that knocks Reis off balance momentarily.
Snickers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snickers throws a hook to the side of Reis's head but Reis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snickers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Reis throws a series of punches but Snickers moves out of range.
Reis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reis avoids the head kick by Snickers.
Reis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snickers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reis slips a jab and a cross from Snickers.
Snickers throws a right hand that misses
and Reis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Snickers has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Snickers dodges the punch combination from Reis.
A big left from Reis misses.
Snickers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Snickers connects with a jab.
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!
Reis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Brock Snickers has been cut.
Reis misses with a hook. Snickers ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snickers connects with a leg kick. Reis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Snickers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snickers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reis. That did some damage!
Reis is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Snickers throws a body punch but Reis moves out of range.
Reis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Snickers's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis throws a shot from downtown. Snickers moves away and avoids it.
Reis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snickers. Snickers obviously looking to wear him down.
Snickers lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Snickers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Snickers digs a good hook to Reis's body.
Snickers slips a straight right by Reis.
Reis lands a lovely overhand right.
Reis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snickers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snickers slips under a jab.
Reis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snickers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reis misses with a looping right.
Snickers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reis.
Brock Snickers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snickers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snickers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reis stalks Snickers and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Snickers's face. Snickers staggers backwards, shaken.
Snickers throws a series of punches but Reis avoids them all with ease.
Reis misses with a looping left.
Reis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Snickers.
Snickers just misses with a punch to the body.
Snickers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snickers lands a two punch combo.

Wilson Reis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Snickers - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Reis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snickers tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snickers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snickers throws the left hand but Reis avoids the punch easily.
Snickers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reis takes a step back to recover.
Snickers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Snickers duly obliges.
Reis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Reis throws a body punch but Snickers moves out of range.
Wilson Reis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snickers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snickers. That one must have hurt.
Snickers misses with a few strikes there.
Snickers is breathing heavily.
Reis swinging wildly here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snickers lands the left hand.
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Snickers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reis at a distance.
Reis misses with the combination.
Reis looks to land a combination but Snickers avoids it well.
Reis misses with an uppercut. Snickers saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Snickers both land. Nice combination.

Jeez, Wilson Reis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Snickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snickers misses with a combination
and Reis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snickers misses with a two punch combination.
Snickers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Snickers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A lazy left from Reis finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Snickers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snickers throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reis's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reis connects with a jab.
Snickers throws an overhand right that lands on Reis's shoulder, as Reis tries to avoid the shot.
Snickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Snickers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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.

Reis lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Reis lands a jab to the head.
Snickers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reis slips a jab from Snickers.
Snickers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snickers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reis uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snickers has time to react.
Snickers tries a head kick but it misses.
Reis throws an off balance right hand
and Snickers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snickers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reis.
Reis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Snickers.
Snickers throws a right hand that Reis ducks under and follows up with a left that Reis also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snickers.
Reis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reis throws a hook but Snickers blocks it.
Reis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snickers. Reis shrugs it off though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snickers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A slow jab from Reis misses its intended target.
Snickers defending well as Reis loads up on a big left hand.
Reis lands an overhand right.
Snickers has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Snickers throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Snickers misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Snickers!
Reis misses with a left hand
and Snickers counters with a good, hard body kick but Reis shrugs it off.
Snickers lands a nice looking body kick.
Snickers misses with an uppercut. Reis saw that one coming.
Snickers swinging wildly here.
Snickers lands with a nice body kick.
Reis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snickers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reis misses with a two punch combination.
Snickers throws a nice looking combination but Reis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snickers walks into a left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Snickers lands but Reis takes it in his stride.
Reis cracks Snickers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Reis.
Reis swings widly with a right hand
and Snickers counters with a thumping low kick.
Snickers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snickers looks to land a body kick but Reis moved away.
Reis lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Snickers. Those never looked like landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Snickers. Reis shrugs it off though.
Snickers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snickers moves away.
Reis misses with a double jab.
Brock Snickers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Reis misses with a hook
and Snickers counters with a leg kick.
Reis swings for the body but Snickers moves out of range.
Reis throws the left hand but Snickers avoids the punch easily.
Snickers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snickers scores with a leg kick.
Reis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snickers.
Snickers lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snickers throws a hook but Reis blocks it.
Wilson Reis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snickers lands with a hook. Reis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brock Snickers.
Well Snickers 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Snickers!
Brock Snickers gave a mention to Nippon Outfitters in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Clack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ken Shamrock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Clack
vs
Shamrock

191 cm
22
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
195 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Clack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock cracks Clack with a good jab.
Shamrock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clack missing with a left hand there. Shamrock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Clack throws an off balance right hand
and Shamrock counters with a one-two to the body.
Clack lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clack uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Clack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shamrock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clack throws a low kick, looking for Shamrock's leg but Shamrock calmly moves out of range.
Shamrock moves out of range of the strikes.
Clack looks to land a right hand but Shamrock moved out of range.
Clack wants to slow Shamrock down by chopping away at his legs.
We've been hearing reports that Clack has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Clack thows a leg kick but Shamrock checks it
and Clack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shamrock checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shamrock connects with a body shot.
Kenny Clack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Clack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shamrock quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock wants to get back to full guard.
Clack thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Clack throws a strike but Shamrock avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Clack postures up.
Clack cracks Shamrock with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Clack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack with a nice head shot there.
Clack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clack is one step ahead there.
Clack passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is trying to stand up here but Clack is controlling him well.

Clack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Shamrock is just riding it out for now. Clack eventually gives up the hold.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking to control Clack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shamrock avoid being mounted?
Clack stalling.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Clack dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Jab, jab by Shamrock - just one landing.
Shamrock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donk. Clack catches Shamrock right on the button with a cross.
Clack misses with a right hand
and Shamrock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Clack misses with a lunging right hand
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Shamrock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shamrock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clack moves away.
Kenny Clack is winning the standup battle so far.
Shamrock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ken Shamrock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clack scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock scores with a jab. Clack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clack.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clack throws out the jab.
Clack misses with a looping left.
Clack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Shamrock does no damage.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Clack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shamrock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Clack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clack misses with a low kick.
Clack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shamrock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clack will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Shamrock checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clack digs a good body shot into Shamrock's ribs.
Clack feints and then cracks Shamrock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shamrock down.
Shamrock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Clack tenderised Shamrock's leg. Shamrock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Shamrock slips under a jab.
Clack throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clack scores with a hook to the body. Shamrock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Clack.

Clack closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Shamrock quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Clack.
Clack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Clack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shamrock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shamrock taking some punishment here, with Clack in his half guard.
Clack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Clack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Clack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Clack is trying for a kimura here. Shamrock looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Clack wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kenny Clack!
During a confident post fight interview, Kenny Clack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
26%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Genghis Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Nirvana - The Man Who Sold the World. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Khan
vs
Fighter

175 cm
24
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Genghis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Khan rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fighter.
Khan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fighter pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fighter is pressed up against the cage. Khan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter down to the mat. Fighter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fighter misses with a straight right.
Point Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter works Khan's body with a nice hook.
Fighter fails with the takedown

and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Khan stands and steps away. Fighter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
We've been hearing reports that Khan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fighter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Khan did well to prevent Fighter getting side control.
Fighter content to control rather than advance.

Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fighter pulls his head out easily.
Khan trying to hold on to Fighter's head to control him but Fighter postures up.
Nice strikes from Fighter there.
Fighter is thwarting Khan's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter is keen to just control but Khan is a slippery customer.

Khan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
Fighter is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khan!
Khan is in a horrible position here. Fighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khan is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
Fighter landing strikes from the mount.
Fighter with shots to the head and body - Khan looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Khan is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter landing strikes from the mount and Khan is in trouble!
Fighter lands a nice shot to the head.
Khan is looking to improve his position but Fighter isn't that keen on the idea.
BOOM! Fighter connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fighter lands a couple of good shots and Khan has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fighter scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Khan is in bad spot here.
Fighter lands a shot to the body.
Khan tries to escape but Fighter has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fighter trying to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fighter is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Khan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Khan for a finish.
Fighter is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fighter is hanging on to Khan's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fighter keeps control of the position as Khan tries to break free.
My spies in Mano`s Elite BJJ Gym inform me that Fighter has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
I would not like to be Khan right now.

Fighter working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fighter.

Fighter working for a choke but Khan is defending well.
Khan wants to control his opponent's hands but Fighter gets his hands free.
Fighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter lands shots from the back.
Khan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fighter.
Khan can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Point Fighter 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.

Khan tries for a takedown but Fighter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fighter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Khan slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Khan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fighter sprawls well. Fighter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Khan gets slowly back to his feet.
Khan slaps away a takedown attempt from Fighter, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Khan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fighter's guard.
Khan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khan pushes down on Fighter's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fighter is staying active underneath Khan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fighter's head.

Khan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fighter sees it coming and defends easily.

Khan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Khan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Khan.
Fighter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Khan looking to pass the guard.

Fighter is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan throwing strikes but missing.

Fighter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fighter wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Khan trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Khan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Khan has gone for a leg lock! Fighter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.
Fighter looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fighter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom.
Fighter connects with a couple of short punches.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Khan.

Khan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fighter is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khan.
Fighter working the ground and pound.
Fighter tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Khan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fighter drops an elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Fighter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Khan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Point Fighter has got the better of the ground game so far.

Fighter is looking for a kimura but Khan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fighter to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Point Fighter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice uppercut lands for Fighter. That snapped Khan's head back.

Fighter tries to sprawl but Khan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fighter wants to improve his position but Khan is controlling well.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Khan slips a nice elbow through Fighter's hands, connecting with Fighter's forehead.
Khan wants to free his trapped foot but Fighter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fighter is trying is best to control the position here.
Fighter avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Khan.
Khan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Fighter is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fighter tries to roll over but Khan keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Khan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fighter tries to get to full guard but Khan has control of the leg.

Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Fighter is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Khan is looking to advance position but Fighter won't allow it.
Khan throws a strike but Fighter avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.

Khan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fighter dives on top into guard.
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!
Khan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Khan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fighter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Khan looking for subs off his back but Fighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fighter slips a nice elbow through Khan's hands, connecting with Khan's forehead.
Khan gets back to full guard.

Khan looking for subs off his back but Fighter has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fighter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khan's head.
Khan manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Khan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khan working a defensive guard but Fighter manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fighter trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Genghis Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter lands a nice forearm strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genghis Khan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fighter has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Point Fighter!
Our winner, Point Fighter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Rahapussi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rahapussi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Caged in A Rage . 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.

Rahapussi
vs
Christofi

178 cm
26
190 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

183 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taisto Rahapussi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahapussi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Christofi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rahapussi moves away.
Christofi misses with a body shot.
Rahapussi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick but Christofi checks it.
Rahapussi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rahapussi scores with a jab to the body.
Rahapussi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christofi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rahapussi lands a front kick.
Christofi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rahapussi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christofi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rahapussi's hands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rahapussi. That's going to slow Christofi down.
Rahapussi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christofis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rahapussi connects with an inside leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with a body kick.
Rahapussi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rahapussi stuns Christofi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christofi fails with a takedown attempt.
Christofi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi looks for a takedown but Rahapussi sprawls well.
Rahapussi misses with a looping left.
Christofi ducks under a wild hook from Rahapussi.
Christofi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rahapussi misses with an uppercut.

Christofi looking to score a takedown here. Rahapussi is defending well but Christofi drives through and ends up in Rahapussi's guard.

Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christofi is working Rahapussi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahapussi looking to control.
My spies in LOD: Gym of the Gods inform me that Christofi has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Christofi wants to pass the guard but Rahapussi is keeping the position.
Christofi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Christofi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christofi is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rahapussi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Christofi defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rahapussi looking for a guillotine here but Christofi defends easily.

Christofi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rahapussi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Christofi has managed to get both his arms back between Rahapussi's legs - danger averted.

Rahapussi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Christofi postures up and lands a big shot to Rahapussi's brow.
Rahapussi keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Christofi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rahapussi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christofi wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Christofi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rahapussi is keeping the position for now.

Christofi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Christofi connects with a couple of short punches.

Rahapussi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Christofi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rahapussi.
Christofi has control of an arm but Rahapussi manages to advance to Christofi's back!
Christofi staying busy and making it hard for Rahapussi to control.

Rahapussi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Christofi is defending well though. Rahapussi let's go of the attempt for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

Rahapussi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Christofi has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christofi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Christofi is squirming around, avoiding Rahapussi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rahapussi wants to take Christofi's back here but Christofi is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rahapussi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taisto Rahapussi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Christofi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rahapussi tries to avoid it but Christofi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rahapussi to the ground. Rahapussi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Christofi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christofi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rahapussi manages to avoid it.
Christofi misses with a takedown attempt - Rahapussi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rahapussi tries to score with a low kick but Christofi moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Christofi. Those never looked like landing.
Rahapussi is looking to score with low kicks.
Teo Christofi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rahapussi, right into the meat.
Christofi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rahapussi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Christofi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rahapussi looks to land a body kick but Christofi moved away.
Rahapussi cracks Christofi with an open hand slap.
Rahapussi thuds his right hand into Christofi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rahapussi lands a jab to the nose.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rahapussi tried to score with a low kick but Christofi checks it.
Christofi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rahapussi circles away.
Taisto Rahapussi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Christofi.
Christofi defending well as Rahapussi loads up on a big left hand.
Rahapussi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rahapussi lands with a cross.
Rahapussi connects with a solid leg kick.
Rahapussi misses with a hook. Christofi ducked under it nicely.
Christofi moves out of range of the body kick.
A punch combination from Christofi misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Christofi, as that shot connected.
Christofi connects with a body shot that sends Rahapussi's belly button to the back.
Taisto Rahapussi is winning the standup battle so far.
Rahapussi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rahapussi throws a front kick aimed at Christofi's knee but Christofi avoids it well.
Rahapussi looks to land a right hand but Christofi moved out of range.
Teo Christofi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rahapussi tests Christofi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rahapussi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rahapussi tries to land a front kick but Christofi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rahapussi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Christofi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Christofi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taisto Rahapussi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christofi lands with a straight right. Rahapussi didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Christofi misses the target.
Rahapussi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christofi.
A jab from Christofi misses.
Rahapussi throws a leg kick which misses Christofi's front leg but catches the back leg as Christofi tries to avoid it.
Christofi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Christofi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christofi misses with a wild combination.
Christofi fails to land with a series of punches.
Rahapussi misses with a kick to the body.
Christofi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rahapussi scoring well with a low kick there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahapussi looks to score with a jab to the body but Christofi is just out of range.
Christofi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Christofi slips a jab from Rahapussi.
Rahapussi blocks a jab.
Donk. Christofi catches Rahapussi right on the button with a cross.
Rahapussi lands the left hand.
Rahapussi connects with an inside leg kick.
Christofi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rahapussi defends well and Christofi ends up having to push Rahapussi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Rahapussi decides to pull guard.

Rahapussi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christofi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christofi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rahapussi trying to control the position.
Christofi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rahapussi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christofi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christofi is working Rahapussi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rahapussi working a defensive guard here.
Christofi wants to control from the top but Rahapussi keeps moving.
Christofi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rahapussi looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Christofi is defending well. Rahapussi quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Christofi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rahapussi celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taisto Rahapussi!
Taisto Rahapussi is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Taisto Rahapussi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.