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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackon Wilson (ranked 6452 p4p, 2242 weight class) and Joey Bob Potatohauler (ranked 706 p4p, 327 weight class). Joey Bob Potatohauler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wilson
vs
Potatohauler

176 cm
25
189
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
33
203
11 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Conquer
Voodoo Nutrition

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackon Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joey Bob Potatohauler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Potatohauler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Potatohauler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Potatohauler moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Potatohauler scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Potatohauler stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Potatohauler 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.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Potatohauler wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potatohauler takes a little break here. Wilson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potatohauler on the ground.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potatohauler cracks Wilson with a big elbow.
Potatohauler scoring with punches and elbows.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Potatohauler trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Potatohauler scores with a couple of short elbows.
Potatohauler lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Potatohauler stands up.
Potatohauler slips a jab from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Potatohauler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet here but Potatohauler is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilson's back.
Potatohauler lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wilson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Potatohauler has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wilson.
Potatohauler has good solid back control here.
Well, with Potatohauler on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wilson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Potatohauler 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, Wilson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Potatohauler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Potatohauler is in full control for now.
Potatohauler loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Wilson hold on?
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.
Potatohauler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wilson up.
Good control from Potatohauler.
Potatohauler lands strikes to the head.
Potatohauler lands strikes from the back and Wilson isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Bob Potatohauler!
Joey Bob Potatohauler is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Joey Bob Potatohauler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Christ (ranked 6481 p4p, 5742 weight class) and Selimkhan Rasnov (ranked 582 p4p, 552 weight class). Selimkhan Rasnov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Christ's chin.

Christ
vs
Rasnov

185 cm
18
155
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
155
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Christ!
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, Selimkhan Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ lands a nice hook to Rasnov's body. Rasnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasnov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rasnov walks into a jab.
John Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ cracks Rasnov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Christ lands with a straight right. Rasnov didn't see that one coming.
Rasnov tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Nice cross by Christ.
Rasnov slips a jab from Christ.

Christ tries to keep at a distance but Rasnov has taken the fight into the clinch.

Rasnov manages to break the clinch.
Christ thuds a left hand into Rasnov's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rasnov momentarily.
Rasnov closes the distance but Christ moves to the side
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ scores with a nice head shot.
Rasnov takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ jabs Rasnov right on the nose. Rasnov blinks but takes it well.
Christ scores with a jab. Rasnov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Christ scores with a sloppy right hand. Rasnov should have avoided that one.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rasnov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Rasnov's head back.
Rasnov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
As Christ backs off Rasnov throws a huge counter combo but Christ manages to avoid it all.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Rasnov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Christ jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Christ. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Christ tries to sprawl but Rasnov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Christ really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rasnov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rasnov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rasnov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Christ uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rasnov has time to react.
Christ throws a poor cross that misses

and Rasnov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Christ wants to get back to his feet but Rasnov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Christ is looking to stand back up but Rasnov counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Christ.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ tries to kick Rasnov off but Rasnov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rasnov is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rasnov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rasnov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov looking to control but Christ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rasnov wants to control the pace but Christ is squirming around nicely.
Christ squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Christ dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Christ is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasnov.
Christ lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Christ throws a series of punches but Rasnov moves out of range.
Christ scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rasnov doesn't seem bothered though.
Christ moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christ throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Rasnov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!

Rasnov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Christ lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rasnov walks into a jab.
Christ lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasnov dives in and grabs Christ's left leg, looking for a takedown. Christ pushes down on Rasnov's head and hops out.
Christ getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Rasnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

Rasnov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Christ sees it coming and defends easily.
Christ is trying to stand up here but Rasnov is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasnov can do to turn this around?
Rasnov slows the pace down in half guard.
Christ is trying to stand.
Christ pushes Rasnov off but Rasnov dives into side control.
Christ is pushing Rasnov's head away, looking to escape. Rasnov manages to hold on to the position though.
Rasnov controlling the position.

Rasnov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
John Christ is winning the standup battle so far.
Rasnov misses with a takedown attempt
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Rasnov will be more careful next time no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasnov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice takedown defense from Christ. No joy for Rasnov on that attempt.
John Christ has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Selimkhan Rasnov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasnov walks into a jab.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
Christ clobbers Rasnov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Christ fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rasnov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Rasnov dives in and scores a takedown into Christ's guard.
Rasnov stops Christ from standing up.
Rasnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rasnov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Christ wants to stand up but Rasnov is controlling him.
Selimkhan Rasnov has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rasnov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Rasnov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christ lands a nice looking body shot.
Christ scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ 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.
Christ throws a nice looking combination but Rasnov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Christ connects with a crisp jab.
Rasnov walks into a left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Christ. That snapped Rasnov's head back.
Christ looks to land a combination. Rasnov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Christ scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Christ dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rasnov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Christ lands a nice hook to Rasnov's body. Rasnov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rasnov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Christ lands a really nice looking cross but Rasnov seems unphased.
Christ scores with the left hand. Rasnov knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Christ.
Christ stalks Rasnov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rasnov's face. Rasnov staggers backwards, shaken.

Rasnov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rasnov showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasnov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Christ's head.
Christ is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rasnov scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is looking to escape.

Rasnov 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! Christ is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Selimkhan Rasnov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joel Brown (ranked 4055 p4p, 5404 weight class) and Michail Rasnov (ranked 447 p4p, 535 weight class). Joel Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Rasnov

173 cm
25
165
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
21
155
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michail Rasnov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasnov stuffs the takedown.

Rasnov feints and as Brown raises his hands in defense, Rasnov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rasnov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rasnov passes into half guard.
Brown looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rasnov wants to get back to his feet.
Brown is not content to let Rasnov control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rasnov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brown defend it? Rasnov steps over the head and cranks it - Brown is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Rasnov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michail Rasnov!
Michail Rasnov is the new lightweight champion!
Michail Rasnov decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.