Yaroslav Amosov’s grappling was the difference maker in his second UFC appearance against Joel Alvarez.
Amosov (30-1 MMA, 2-0 UFC) made things look easy once he got a hold of Alvarez (23-4 MMA, 8-3 UFC), and found a way to finish the fight at 1:13 of Round 2. The fight took place on the prelims of UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.
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Amosov was patient to start the fight, but when he saw his opening for a takedown, he took full advantage, controlling on the mat for a majority of the opening frame. Alvarez came out hunting for strikes in Round 2, but once again Amosov took control with a big takedown, and this time it was immediately into an arm triangle choke. The squeeze was too much, and Alvarez opted to tap out. Amosov popped up and unleashed a break dancing celebration.
Check out video of the finish below (via X):
With the win, Amosov improves to 2-0 in the UFC. His debut came in December against Neil Magny, a fight he won by submission in the first round. Amosov’s winning streak is now at three, which all have ended by submission.
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On the other side, Alvarez sees a four-fight winning streak come to an end.
Up-to-the-minute UFC 328 results:
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Yaroslav Amosov def. Joel Alvarez via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 1:13
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov taps Joel Alvarez in second round
