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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chidi Jackson (ranked 2794 p4p, 4357 weight class) and Alexander Velyanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chidi Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Velyanov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson tries to clinch but Velyanov moves out of range.
Velyanov darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Velyanov into the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Velyanov with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Velyanov in a clinch.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson has Velyanov pressed against the cage, preventing Velyanov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Jackson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velyanov pulls guard effortlessly.
Velyanov has an active guard here but Jackson has managed to pass into half guard.
Jackson works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velyanov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson controls the position.
Velyanov struggling a bit here.
Velyanov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Jackson is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Velyanov.
Velyanov should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Velyanov fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov throws a front kick aimed at Jackson's knee but Jackson avoids it well.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Velyanov clinches up against the cage.
Velyanov is trying to drag Jackson to the mat but Jackson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Velyanov controls the action.
Velyanov can't break the clinch.
Velyanov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jackson to keep the fight standing.
Chidi Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Velyanov.
Velyanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velyanov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Velyanov tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velyanov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velyanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jackson is fending him off so far but Velyanov persists. Nope, Jackson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Velyanov.
Chidi Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velyanov throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
As Velyanov tries to get set, Jackson tries to push him back and clinch up but Velyanov manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velyanov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jackson throws a body punch but Velyanov moves out of range.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Velyanov.
Velyanov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Velyanov with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Velyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Velyanov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Velyanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chidi Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Velyanov pushes him off.
Velyanov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Jackson as Velyanov shoots in.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Velyanov is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velyanov has his back to the cage.
Jackson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velyanov wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
Velyanov is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
Velyanov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velyanov goes for a takedown attempt but Jackson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Chidi Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Velyanov.
Jackson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Velyanov is trying to defend but Jackson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Velyanov tries to kick Jackson off in order to stand up. Jackson Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velyanov wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Velyanov tries to bench press Jackson off him but Jackson keeps the position.
Jackson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Velyanov to his feet.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Velyanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Velyanov blocks an uppercut.
Velyanov trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Velyanov into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velyanov tries for a takedown. No joy.
Velyanov blocking some punches.
Jackson stalling against the cage.
Velyanov tries to pull guard but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Velyanov.
Velyanov landing knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Velyanov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Velyanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Velyanov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
Velyanov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Velyanov can do to turn this around?
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velyanov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Velyanov.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velyanov blocking some punches.
Velyanov looking for a takedown.
Velyanov tries to score a body lock takedown but Jackson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Velyanov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Velyanov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Velyanov wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Velyanov is looking to get back to is feet but Jackson passes into side control.
Velyanov is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Velyanov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Velyanov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chidi Jackson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alexander Velyanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Velyanov pushes him off.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Velyanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Velyanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Velyanov tries to keep at a distance but Jackson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Velyanov working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velyanov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velyanov wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jackson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Velyanov's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velyanov looking for a takedown.
Chidi Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Velyanov.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Velyanov's takedown attempt.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Velyanov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jackson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Velyanov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Velyanov moves away.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alexander Velyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Velyanov throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Velyanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson is looking to counter the offense by Velyanov and move into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to wear down Velyanov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Velyanov fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Velyanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson tries a body shot but Velyanov blocks it.
Jackson misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Velyanov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jackson fails to land.
Velyanov tries to break free but Jackson pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Velyanov blocks a body shot from Jackson.
Velyanov trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Velyanov.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Velyanov controls his hands.
Velyanov jumps guard.
Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Nice takedown defense from Velyanov. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Velyanov saw that one coming.
Velyanov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Velyanov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jackson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chidi Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Velyanov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Velyanov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Velyanov tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Jackson clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velyanov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Velyanov jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Velyanov is trying to stall.
Velyanov is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Jackson gets underhooks to prevent Velyanov's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Velyanov avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Chidi Jackson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Velyanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alexander Velyanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Velyanov blocks a body shot from Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chidi Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chidi Jackson!
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