Bikrev vs Alexander Sarnavskiy Prediction
π£ Moscow is set to host the Fight Nights 132 mixed martial arts tournament. The main event features a bout between Dmitry Bikrev and Alexander Sarnavskiy, as they compete for the league's welterweight title. These fighters have crossed paths before, back in 2016, when Sarnavskiy emerged victorious. How will their rematch unfold? Check out our editorial team's prediction below!
H2H Stats Fights and Previous Results
Dmitriy Bikrev Player Overview
Bikrev, a 39-year-old Russian fighter, currently holds the Fight Nights welterweight championship. In 2019, Dmitry secured the title by defeating Maksim Butorin. Since then, the domestic fighter has successfully defended his belt, refusing to relinquish it. Notably, after his loss to Sarnavskiy, Bikrev has claimed victory in 10 consecutive bouts, with one fight declared a no contest. In his most recent fight in February 2025, he knocked out Goity Dazaev in the first round and is now preparing for a rematch with a long-standing rival.
Match Results: Dmitriy Bikrev
Alexander Sarnavskiy Player Overview
Sarnavskiy, a 36-year-old Russian fighter, currently holds the lightweight championship title in Fight Nights. Throughout his career, Alexander has showcased his skills not only in Kamil Gadzhiev's league but also in organizations like M-1, Bellator, and ACA, where he boasts a record of 5 wins and 3 losses. Following his victory over Dmitry Bikrev, he signed with ACB, which later became known as ACA. In 2020, Sarnavskiy contended for the lightweight title but lost to Abdul-Aziz Abdulvakhabov by decision. In his most recent bout in September 2025, the domestic fighter avenged a previous loss to Akhmed Aliev by submitting him, reclaiming the Fight Nights belt.
Match Results: Alexander Sarnavskiy
β Editorial Prediction
This is undoubtedly an intriguing matchup. Bikrev is a striker at heart, while Sarnavskiy is a versatile fighter capable of performing well both on the ground and standing up. However, itβs unlikely to be an easy task for Alexander. Bikrev hasn't lost since his first encounter with Alexander and has significantly improved in every aspect of MMA. Therefore, we believe that in this rematch, the welterweight champion will deliver a closely contested fight against Sarnavskiy, likely extending their bout.