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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Sarnavskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Almaz Method (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Almaz Method has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 cm
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154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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185 cm
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Sarnavskiy! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Almaz Method! The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Method fails with a takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Sarnavskiy. No joy for Method on that attempt. Some wild striking there from Sarnavskiy.
Method closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sarnavskiy circles away. Alexander Sarnavskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almaz Method. Method shoots in for a takedown but Sarnavskiy shows good takedown defense. Sarnavskiy moves away from the strike by Method. Sarnavskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Method shoots in but Sarnavskiy avoids the takedown attempt easily. Method looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Method shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Sarnavskiy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Method gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Sarnavskiy counters with a stiff right hand. Sarnavskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Sarnavskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Sarnavskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Almaz Method seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Sarnavskiy. Method shoots in for a takedown but Sarnavskiy shows good takedown defense. Alexander Sarnavskiy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sarnavskiy misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Method shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sarnavskiy throws a head kick that half lands.
Method has his takedown stuffed and Sarnavskiy counters with a three punch combo that has Method backing up. Method nods at Sarnavskiy to acknowledge the strikes. Sarnavskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Sarnavskiy misses with a double jab.
Method shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarnavskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Method keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarnavskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sarnavskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Method misses with a takedown and Sarnavskiy counters with a left and a right that stings Method. Sarnavskiy throws a series of punches but Method avoids them all with ease. Method shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarnavskiy defends it nicely. Method has his takedown stuffed enabling Sarnavskiy to counter with a crisp jab. Sarnavskiy scores with a one two! Method had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Method fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Sarnavskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Sarnavskiy lands a two punch combo.
Sarnavskiy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Method. Sarnavskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Method circles away quickly and effectively. Method fails with a takedown attempt. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sarnavskiy ducks under a wild hook from Method. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sarnavskiy dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sarnavskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Method circles away quickly and effectively. Method shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sarnavskiy defends it nicely. Method has a takedown stuffed. Sarnavskiy misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Method. Alexander Sarnavskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almaz Method. Some wild striking there from Sarnavskiy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarnavskiy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Method is breathing heavily. Method doesn't succeed with the takedown and Sarnavskiy counters with a series of strikes. Method will be more careful next time no doubt. Alexander Sarnavskiy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Sarnavskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Method moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Sarnavskiy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Method circles away quickly and effectively. Method throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarnavskiy's waist but Sarnavskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Method off to one side. Alexander Sarnavskiy is winning the standup battle so far. Method has his takedown stuffed and Sarnavskiy counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Method looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Sarnavskiy stalks Method and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Method's face. Method staggers backwards, shaken. Method walks into a jab. Method cracks Sarnavskiy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Method fails to land the takedown. A combination from Sarnavskiy does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy throws a series of punches but Method avoids them all with ease. Sarnavskiy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Method has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Method there as he acknowledges the shot. Method gets off balance looking for a body kick and Sarnavskiy counters with a lovely straight right hand! Sarnavskiy misses with the combination.
Sarnavskiy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Method back to the cage. Sarnavskiy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Sarnavskiy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Method throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarnavskiy's waist but Sarnavskiy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Method off to one side. Method misses with a takedown attempt - Sarnavskiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. No joy there for Sarnavskiy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sarnavskiy throws a nice looking combination but Method bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Sarnavskiy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sarnavskiy misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sarnavskiy dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Method shoots in looking for a takedown but Sarnavskiy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Method's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Sarnavskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Method tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarnavskiy swivels and escapes. Sarnavskiy misses with a double jab.
Method fails with the takedown and Method takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Alexander Sarnavskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Almaz Method. Sarnavskiy looks to land a combination but Method avoids it well. Method fails with the takedown and Sarnavskiy counters with a nice uppercut. A nice combination there by Sarnavskiy.
Method takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sarnavskiy misses with a wild combination.
Sarnavskiy throws a combination. Method tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Method misses with a takedown and Sarnavskiy counters with a left and a right that stings Method. Sarnavskiy throws a series of punches but Method avoids them all with ease. Method avoids a punch combination nicely.
Method takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy misses with a two punch combination.
Method shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sarnavskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Method shoots for a takedown but Sarnavskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sarnavskiy throws a series of strikes that have Method backpedaling.
Method slips a jab and a cross from Sarnavskiy.
Method will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Method shoots for a takedown but Sarnavskiy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sarnavskiy is working the combinations to good effect here. Sarnavskiy cracks Method with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Sarnavskiy throws a nice looking combination but Method bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Method looks for a takedown but Sarnavskiy sprawls well. Method ducks right into an uppercut from Sarnavskiy. Sarnavskiy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Sarnavskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Method, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Sarnavskiy throws a right hand that Method ducks under and follows up with a left that Method also avoids with ease. Sarnavskiy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Sarnavskiy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Alexander Sarnavskiy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Method shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarnavskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Method keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarnavskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Sarnavskiy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Method moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Method shoots in but Sarnavskiy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight! Alexander Sarnavskiy showed his dominance in that final round. Well Sarnavskiy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Sarnavskiy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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