Whenever Rasul Khataev’s name is on a fight card, fans know that they’re going to see fireworks. Nicolas Joannes was ready for the challenge and the fight was tightly contested, neither one really controlling the standup, but exchanging positions and Joannes threatening with submissions. Early on the second round, Joannes locked in a deep armbar and Khataev was forced to tap.

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