Alexander Sarnavsky: all the best is yet to come

Everyone knows that the Russian land is rich in true bogatyrs. Their strength of spirit and physical condition allow you to successfully perform in various sports tournaments. One of these Russian fighters, who was able to conquer the overseas audience, is Alexander Sarnavsky. His youth, multiplied by the richest competition experience, did their good work and brought Alexander into the elite of the world of martial arts.

Biographical information

Alexander Sarnavsky is a native of the Republic of Kazakhstan. He appeared on January 17, 1989 in a settlement called Gorkovskoye in the North-Kazakhstan region. But already in 1998 his parents moved to Omsk, where the young talent started its sports way. Thanks to his father, Alexander Sarnavsky is in the kickboxing section of the club "Locomotive". Having won the regional championship, the young man will go to the pankration tournament and make the decision to engage in hand-to-hand fighting with the well-known coach Zborovsky.

Sasha also graduated from the Siberian State University of Physical Culture, having received a diploma of higher education in the specialty of "single combat".

Start in professionals

Alexander Sarnavsky held his first fight in professional status in December 2008. The debut was successful. The guy was able to defeat the opponent with a stifling device.

In general, Tiger (just such a loud nickname in the world of MMA Alexander Sarnavsky) was able to win in 20 of his first fights. Such a long winning series allowed him to prove himself as a fighter who can claim the most significant fights and champion titles, which other athletes can only dream of.

Bitterness of Defeats

The first loss of the fighter from Siberia occurred at the tournament of the American promotion Bellator 77 in 2012. Then Alexander met in the octagon with a veteran of mixed fights Richard Clementi and gave him a separate judicial decision. Objectively speaking, the first two rounds of the three held by Sarnavsky, unfortunately, really lost.

The second defeat in his career for Alexander was his fight with Will Brooks in November 2013. The third loss Sarnavsky suffered in battle with the Pole Marcin Held in April 2015, when missed the painful capture of the knee, as a result of which the representative of the club "Rusfyter" needed an operation on the meniscus.

Distinctive fighting qualities

Almost every battle of Alexander Sarnavsky, which he won, ended in a stifling reception from behind. Excellent wrestling skills are obvious, and they can not be overlooked. Specialists also note the good percussion technique of the fighter. Sasha is quite capable of finishing his opponents with blows and knocking, which he repeatedly confirmed in his fights. In addition, the Tiger is able to hold a punch and has excellent functional training, not exhaling at the equator of the bout. Many MMA masters claim that the guy is quite capable of becoming the champion of any leading world organization of mixed battles.

Termination of contract with Bellator

The management of the promotion in early November 2015 decided to dismiss Sarnavsky. It should be noted that at the moment Alexander in his last thirteen bouts has lost only twice, and one defeat was at the hands of the current champion of this league. In total the professional record of the Russian totals 32 victories in 35 duels.

To date, his last battle Sarnavsky held November 28, 2015. His rival was Leandro Rodriguez Pontes. To the delight of the fans from Russia, the fight lasted less than a minute and ended for Sasha with a victory by knockout. By the way, ex-champion Bellator Alexander Shlemenko, who is also Sarnavsky's trainer, was second to the famous lightweight from Omsk.

As you know, the most stubborn thing is statistics. Alexander Sarnavsky, if you look at his career in terms of numbers, almost the ideal fighter. Not many athletes who perform in the ring or octagon, can boast a victorious record, like the Omsk. Note also the fact that Alexander of his three defeats only once lost prematurely, and then not a knockout, but a painful reception, which speaks of his ability to withstand the pressure of the opponent and the amazing volitional qualities, through which they eventually become the best in their business .