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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Sarnavskiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarnavskiy has chosen Jeremih – Don't Tell 'Em (feat. YG) as his entrance music. Alexander Sarnavskiy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Sarnavskiy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Sarnavskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Daniels or perhaps it was just good defense by Sarnavskiy, which made it look bad.
Daniels closes the distance and clinches up with Sarnavskiy, looking for a takedown. Daniels pushes Sarnavskiy against the cage but Sarnavskiy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sarnavskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sarnavskiy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daniels bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sarnavskiy's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Daniels's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sarnavskiy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Daniels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daniels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sarnavskiy is keeping the position for now.
Sarnavskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarnavskiy keeping moving, preventing Daniels from controlling successfully.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sarnavskiy keeping full guard, as Daniels tries to pass.
Daniels passes Sarnavskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daniels keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sarnavskiy tries to roll over but Daniels keeps him under control.
Daniels wants to take a breather but Sarnavskiy is having none of it.
Sarnavskiy is concentrating on defense, preventing Daniels from advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Daniels darts in looking for a takedown but Sarnavskiy gets double underhooks and turns Daniels into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sarnavskiy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Daniels.
Daniels shoots in and drives through. Sarnavskiy sprawls well.
Sarnavskiy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daniels defends it well.
Daniels dives in for a single leg takedown but Sarnavskiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jack Daniels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daniels is breathing heavily.
Daniels takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sarnavskiy leaves Daniels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Sarnavskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
And Sarnavskiy tries to counter it with a takedown but Daniels pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daniels.
We've been informed that Sarnavskiy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Daniels moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarnavskiy.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sarnavskiy throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sarnavskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sarnavskiy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Daniels to the mat! Daniels manages to get full guard.
Sarnavskiy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarnavskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daniels is keeping the position for now.
Sarnavskiy scoring with some ground and pound.
Sarnavskiy looking to pass the guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Sarnavskiy from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarnavskiy works over Daniels with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sarnavskiy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daniels tries to clinch up.
Daniels with a poor takedown
and Sarnavskiy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daniels misses with a takedown attempt - Sarnavskiy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jab, jab by Sarnavskiy - just one landing.
Daniels looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sarnavskiy with the counter takedown but Daniels avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Daniels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sarnavskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Daniels, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sarnavskiy swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sarnavskiy misses with a low kick as Daniels jumps back.
Daniels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sarnavskiy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy working away.
Alexander Sarnavskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sarnavskiy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Daniels to see if he's OK.
Daniels is looking for a sweep.
Sarnavskiy trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.
Sarnavskiy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sarnavskiy trying to control the action but Daniels is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sarnavskiy controlling from side mount.
Daniels wants to control but Sarnavskiy postures up.
Daniels is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sarnavskiy trying to control the position but Daniels is working away.
Sarnavskiy is chipping away with strikes.
Sarnavskiy working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sarnavskiy lands a few punches from side control.
Daniels is looking to reverse the position.
Sarnavskiy taking a break here but Daniels is having none of it and regains half guard.
Daniels is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sarnavskiy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sarnavskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Daniels makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daniels.
Sarnavskiy is in close to Daniels's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarnavskiy is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sarnavskiy tries to clinch but Daniels moves out of range.
Sarnavskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daniels doesn't seem bothered though.
Sarnavskiy takes the fight into the clinch.
Sarnavskiy trying to stall but Daniels improves his position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Daniels as Sarnavskiy tries to tie him up.
Daniels is working for takedown but Sarnavskiy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarnavskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Daniels tries for a takedown but Sarnavskiy manages to get underhooks.
Daniels blocks a body shot from Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy has Daniels pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sarnavskiy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daniels tumbling to the mat - Sarnavskiy dives into Daniels's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Sarnavskiy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Sarnavskiy there.
Sarnavskiy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarnavskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Sarnavskiy lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sarnavskiy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daniels!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sarnavskiy working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Daniels's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sarnavskiy is controlling Daniels's trapped leg to prevent Daniels from advancing to side control.
Daniels uses his free foot to push down on Sarnavskiy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sarnavskiy.
Sarnavskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels lands a big elbow.
Sarnavskiy is squirming around, avoiding Daniels's attempts to control the action.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sarnavskiy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels raining down shots from the mount!
Sarnavskiy is desperately trying to improve his position but Daniels has a good base and remains in mount.
Daniels thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sarnavskiy is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sarnavskiy wants to control but Daniels is having none of it.
Daniels punching from mount but Sarnavskiy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels unloads with some shots from mount but Sarnavskiy bucks and avoids them well.
Daniels landing strikes from the mount.
Daniels looking to control but Sarnavskiy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sarnavskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Alexander Sarnavskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daniels looking to control but Sarnavskiy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daniels working for a submission but Sarnavskiy is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daniels putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Daniels avoids the attempt from Sarnavskiy to control.
Jack Daniels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sarnavskiy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Daniels lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sarnavskiy is looking to improve his position but Daniels isn't that keen on the idea.
Daniels lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Daniels showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarnavskiy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Sarnavskiy!
Alexander Sarnavskiy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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