UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov dominates grappling, taps Joel Alvarez

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UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov dominates grappling, taps Joel Alvarez

UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov dominates grappling, taps Joel Alvarez

Yaroslav Amosov's grappling game was simply too much for Joel Alvarez to handle on the prelims of UFC 328.

UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov dominates grappling, taps Joel Alvarez

Yaroslav Amosov's grappling game was simply too much for Joel Alvarez to handle on the prelims of UFC 328.

Yaroslav Amosov made a thunderous statement at UFC 328, showcasing a grappling masterclass that left Joel Alvarez with no answers. The Ukrainian star, now 2-0 in the UFC, put on a performance that had fans on their feet—and even inspired a breakdancing celebration.

From the opening bell at Newark's Prudential Center, Amosov (30-1 MMA) was a man on a mission. He patiently picked his spots, and once he got a hold of Alvarez (23-4 MMA), it was all over but the tapping. The fight ended at just 1:13 of Round 2, but the story was written long before that.

In the first round, Amosov's takedown was surgical. He controlled the action on the mat, grinding down Alvarez and setting the stage for what was to come. When Alvarez came out swinging in Round 2, looking to change the momentum, Amosov simply shrugged off the strikes and executed a massive takedown. This time, he landed directly into an arm-triangle choke. The pressure was relentless, and Alvarez had no choice but to tap out.

What happened next was pure entertainment: Amosov sprang to his feet and broke into an impromptu breakdance routine, celebrating a victory that was as stylish as it was dominant.

This win extends Amosov's submission streak to three, following his first-round tapout of Neil Magny in his UFC debut last December. For Alvarez, it's a bitter end to a four-fight winning streak that had him climbing the lightweight ranks.

The preliminary card was packed with action, including Grant Dawson's rear-naked choke finish of Mateusz Rebecki and veteran Jim Miller's lightning-fast submission of Jared Gordon. But it was Amosov's performance that had everyone talking—a reminder that in MMA, grappling isn't just a skill; it's a weapon.

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