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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jambo Alvez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Savic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jambo Alvez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jambo Alvez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milan Savic!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Alvez does no damage.
Alvez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Savic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Savic looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alvez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alvez controlling the pace.
Savic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savic.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savic wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvez is stalling in the full guard.
Alvez trying to control the position from guard on top but Savic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Alvez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We're going to have a standup here because Jambo Alvez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alvez misses with a wild combination.
Alvez misses with a double jab.
Alvez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alvez's hands.
Savic looks to land a combination but Alvez avoids it well.
Savic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Alvez.
Alvez shoots in looking for a takedown but Savic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alvez.
Savic misses with the combination.
Savic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvez moves away.
Savic looks to land a combination. Alvez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambo Alvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvez dives in and grabs Savic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Savic pushes down on Alvez's head and hops out.
Savic fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvez fails with the takedown.
Savic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvez, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvez backwards.
Savic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alvez backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Savic throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savic is leaning against Alvez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savic tries to throw a body punch but Alvez avoids it by throwing Savic back against the cage.
Alvez misses with some punches.
Alvez misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvez prevents a body shot from Savic.
Savic misses with some punches.
Savic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Milan Savic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvez has a takedown stuffed.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alvez misses with a double jab.
Savic leaves Alvez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Alvez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savic works over Alvez's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Savic does no damage.
Savic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savic looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Alvez passes into half guard.
Alvez not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savic is refusing to be controlled, as Alvez sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvez ducks under a wild hook from Savic.
Savic takes a swing at Alvez's ribcage but misses.
Savic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alvez.
Alvez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savic tries to clinch up but Alvez circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savic. Alvez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic swinging wildly here.
Savic tests Alvez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alvez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Savic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Savic takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvez throws a low kick but Savic moves out of range easily.
Alvez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Savic pinned against the cage. Savic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jambo Alvez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvez tries to bum rush Savic with a series of wild strikes but Savic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Savic misses.
Alvez shoots in for a takedown but Savic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Milan Savic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savic misses with a double jab.
Alvez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Savic is fending him off so far but Alvez persists. Nope, Savic circles away and we're back to standing.
Savic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Savic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alvez circles away quickly and effectively.
Alvez moves out of range of the strikes.
Alvez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Savic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez shoots in looking for a takedown but Savic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alvez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alvez fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No joy there for Savic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savic scores with a one two! Alvez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvez looks for a takedown but Savic sprawls well.
Savic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alvez's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savic misses with a body shot.
Savic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Alvez prevents Savic from improving his position.
Alvez trying to control the action but Savic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvez won't allow Savic to sweep him here.
Savic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Savic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvez 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.
Savic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alvez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Savic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alvez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alvez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savic on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Savic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Alvez defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milan Savic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Alvez misses the shot to the body.
Alvez moves away from the strike by Savic.
Alvez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savic circles away.
Alvez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Savic circles away quickly and effectively.
Savic misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savic won't be happy with that.
Savic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Savic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alvez is trying to control. Savic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvez's back!
Savic is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvez looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Savic looking for the choke but no joy.
Savic working for a choke but Alvez is defending well.
Milan Savic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savic tries to keep control of the position but Alvez is staying busy.
Jambo Alvez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvez won't enjoy being in this position. Savic looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Alvez is tapping - it's over boys! Savic picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Milan Savic!
Milan Savic seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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