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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Makari Vinogradov (ranked 5726 p4p, 4264 weight class) and Alekzander Kristiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Makari Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alekzander Kristiansen!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinogradov gets caught napping as Kristiansen dives in and scores a takedown. Vinogradov manages to retain guard.
Kristiansen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kristiansen won't allow Vinogradov to sweep him here.
Kristiansen throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely.
Kristiansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vinogradov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kristiansen wants to control from the top but Vinogradov keeps moving.
Kristiansen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen advances position into side control!
Vinogradov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is controlling Kristiansen's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vinogradov strikes from the bottom but Kristiansen passes into mount!
Vinogradov is looking to get to half guard.
Vinogradov is just holding on here. Kristiansen manages to take his back.
Vinogradov trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vinogradov showing good submission defense here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kristiansen trying to control momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen not allowing Vinogradov to control his hands.
Vinogradov is trying to stand back up.
Kristiansen working for a choke but Vinogradov is defending well.
Kristiansen controlling well, preventing Vinogradov from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov trying to control the hands but Kristiansen won't let him.
Kristiansen somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Vinogradov trying to control the action but Kristiansen just sinks the hooks in.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vinogradov tries to roll but Kristiansen sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kristiansen trying to control momentarily.
Vinogradov tries to escape the position.
Vinogradov staying busy and making it hard for Kristiansen to control.
Vinogradov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alekzander Kristiansen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Kristiansen. No joy for Vinogradov on that attempt.
Makari Vinogradov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinogradov closes the distance and pushes Kristiansen back into the cage.
Vinogradov is trying to break the clinch but Kristiansen is controlling him.
Vinogradov gets underhooks to prevent Kristiansen's takedown attempt.
Vinogradov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vinogradov manages to end up in side control.
Kristiansen is looking for a sweep.
Vinogradov moves into full mount!
Vinogradov works his way to his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinogradov avoiding Kristiansen 's attempts to control his hands.
Vinogradov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kristiansen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kristiansen for a finish.
Kristiansen tries to roll but Vinogradov sticks to his back.
Kristiansen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Kristiansen right now.
Kristiansen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vinogradov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Vinogradov is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kristiansen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kristiansen for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vinogradov is not going to allow Kristiansen to sit and survive in this position.
Vinogradov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vinogradov controlling well, preventing Kristiansen from escaping the position.
Vinogradov goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Kristiansen escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Kristiansen is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kristiansen trying to control but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Kristiansen passes into half guard.
Vinogradov gets back to full guard.
Vinogradov looking for a sweep. Not yet Vinogradov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vinogradov looking for a guillotine here but Kristiansen defends easily.
Kristiansen wants to get up but he can't break Vinogradov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vinogradov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kristiansen is aware though and is defending well.
Kristiansen throwing strikes from guard but Vinogradov blocks nicely.
Vinogradov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vinogradov is pulling down on Kristiansen's head to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Makari Vinogradov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vinogradov drives through and clinches with Kristiansen against the cage.
Kristiansen is pushing Vinogradov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kristiansen just leaning against Vinogradov, taking a breather.
Kristiansen receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kristiansen jumps guard but Vinogradov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vinogradov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vinogradov is thwarting Kristiansen's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vinogradov is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen wants to improve his position but Vinogradov is controlling well.
Kristiansen kicks off Vinogradov and gets to his feet.
Vinogradov forces Kristiansen back against the cage and clinches.
Vinogradov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kristiansen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen gets a clinch.
Vinogradov is pressed up against the cage. Kristiansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vinogradov down to the mat. Vinogradov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vinogradov misses with a two punch combination.
Vinogradov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vinogradov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kristiansen wants to control but Vinogradov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vinogradov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kristiansen is just riding it out for now. Vinogradov eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinogradov trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vinogradov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vinogradov's back!
Vinogradov prevents Kristiansen from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Vinogradov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vinogradov is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alekzander Kristiansen.
I think Kristiansen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alekzander Kristiansen!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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