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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexandr Sarnavskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedov comes to the cage accompanied by Hate Me Now - Nas ft. Puff Daddy. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexandr Sarnavskiy!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarnavskiy misses with a takedown attempt - Magomedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magomedov thumps Sarnavskiy with a low kick.
Magomedov looks to clinch
and Sarnavskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Alexandr Sarnavskiy has been cut.
Sarnavskiy shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Sarnavskiy on that attempt.
Alexander Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Sarnavskiy.
Magomedov closes the distance but Sarnavskiy moves to the side
and Sarnavskiy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magomedov is trying to maintain a safe position but Sarnavskiy gets an underhook and turns Magomedov into the cage.
Magomedov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov digs a right hand into Sarnavskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sarnavskiy's gas tank.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov decides to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sarnavskiy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Magomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sarnavskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sarnavskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Magomedov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sarnavskiy seems keen to control Magomedov's posture.
Magomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is in close to Sarnavskiy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sarnavskiy has Magomedov pulled in close to control his posture.
Sarnavskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sarnavskiy looks gassed!
Magomedov trying to control but Sarnavskiy is working from the bottom.
Magomedov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov postures up in Sarnavskiy's guard and throws a big left but Sarnavskiy blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarnavskiy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Magomedov wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Magomedov as Sarnavskiy shoots in.
Magomedov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sarnavskiy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alexandr Sarnavskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Sarnavskiy is having none of it.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Sarnavskiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Magomedov is looking to clinch but Sarnavskiy is avoiding it.
Sarnavskiy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy shoots in for a takedown but Magomedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Sarnavskiy against the cage.
Magomedov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magomedov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sarnavskiy prevents it.
Good body shot from Magomedov.
Magomedov tightens his grip and picks Sarnavskiy up, before dumping him to the ground. Sarnavskiy manages to land in 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Sarnavskiy won't let him.
Magomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sarnavskiy on the ground.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sarnavskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Magomedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Sarnavskiy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Sarnavskiy avoids nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy shoots for a takedown but Magomedov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sarnavskiy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Magomedov is looking to control Sarnavskiy's arms but Sarnavskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Magomedov has his back to the cage.
Magomedov gets control of Sarnavskiy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Magomedov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sarnavskiy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Magomedov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sarnavskiy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to stand and escape but Sarnavskiy is having none of it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sarnavskiy wants to control from the top but Magomedov keeps moving.
Alexandr Sarnavskiy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sarnavskiy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magomedov counters with a head kick. That will keep Sarnavskiy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy cracks Magomedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sarnavskiy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magomedov's guard.
Magomedov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sarnavskiy controls the pace.
Magomedov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarnavskiy is controlling him.
Sarnavskiy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Alexandr Sarnavskiy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sarnavskiy throws a series of strikes that have Magomedov backpedaling.
Sarnavskiy fails with the takedown
letting Magomedov counter with a right hand.
Alexander Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magomedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Alexander Magomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sarnavskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magomedov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sarnavskiy 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.
Magomedov prevents Sarnavskiy from getting back to his feet.
Magomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Sarnavskiy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
Magomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sarnavskiy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexandr Sarnavskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Sarnavskiy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Magomedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sarnavskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarnavskiy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Magomedov defends it nicely.
Magomedov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sarnavskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomedov as he avoids it easily.
Sarnavskiy shoots in but no luck this time.
Alexander Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandr Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarnavskiy is trying to defend but Magomedov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sarnavskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sarnavskiy is just riding it out for now. Magomedov eventually gives up the hold.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sarnavskiy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarnavskiy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Magomedov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Magomedov's back!
Magomedov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sarnavskiy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magomedov has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Magomedov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sarnavskiy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Magomedov regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov tries to kick Sarnavskiy off but Sarnavskiy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sarnavskiy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sarnavskiy thows a huge punch but Magomedov dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Alexandr Sarnavskiy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sarnavskiy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov, pushing him back against the cage.
Sarnavskiy has hold of one of Magomedov's legs. Magomedov is fighting the takedown attempt but Sarnavskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Sarnavskiy isn't so interested in that idea.
Sarnavskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sarnavskiy throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexandr Sarnavskiy.
I think Sarnavskiy 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alexandr Sarnavskiy!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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