UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov slams Joel Alvarez, snatches submission and then breakdances in victory

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UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov slams Joel Alvarez, snatches submission and then breakdances in victory

UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov slams Joel Alvarez, snatches submission and then breakdances in victory

Yaroslav Amosov moved to 2-0 in the UFC with a second submission win in a row.

UFC 328 video: Yaroslav Amosov slams Joel Alvarez, snatches submission and then breakdances in victory

Yaroslav Amosov moved to 2-0 in the UFC with a second submission win in a row.

Yaroslav Amosov is quickly making a name for himself in the UFC welterweight division, and his performance at UFC 328 on Saturday was nothing short of spectacular. The former Bellator champion moved to 2-0 in the promotion with a second consecutive submission win, but it was the way he did it—and the celebration that followed—that had fans talking.

Facing off against Joel Alvarez, Amosov put on a suffocating display of grappling dominance. After spending most of the first round outmaneuvering his opponent on the ground, he opened the second with a thunderous slam that sent Alvarez crashing to the canvas. In a split second, Amosov transitioned to an arm-triangle choke, forcing the tap at just 1:13 of the round. It was a textbook finish that showcased his elite wrestling and submission skills.

But the night didn't end there. As if proving he's a complete athlete, Amosov broke into a breakdance routine to celebrate his victory, adding a touch of flair to an already impressive performance. "Thank you UFC, this was really a great fight," Amosov said post-fight. "I can move much better. I like wrestling, but I am an MMA fighter. I can do striking, grappling, everything. MMA is the best sport."

Amosov, never one to rest on his laurels, made it clear he's hungry for tougher competition. "Give me someone from the top 10. Maybe it makes sense to fight [Joaquin] Buckley or [Sean] Brady. I want to be better every time."

With back-to-back submission wins in the UFC, Amosov is emerging as a serious force at 170 pounds. If he continues to maul opponents on the ground like he did to Alvarez, it won't be long before he's knocking on the door of title contention. For now, fans can enjoy the highlight reel—from the slam to the choke to the dance moves—that made this a night to remember.

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