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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Ray Buttkicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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274 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Ray Buttkicker!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttkicker shoots in and drives through. Sobolev sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Buttkicker. No joy for Sobolev on that attempt.
Buttkicker looks to land a combination but Sobolev avoids it well.
Buttkicker looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Buttkicker throws a head kick but Sobolev moves out of range.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buttkicker is trying to defend but Sobolev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sobolev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Buttkicker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Buttkicker is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sobolev scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buttkicker is trying to stand up here but Sobolev is controlling him well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Buttkicker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sobolev working Buttkicker over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobolev is keen to just control but Buttkicker is a slippery customer.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sobolev lands a nice short elbow.
Sobolev winds up and cracks Buttkicker with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev passes to full mount!
Buttkicker is trying to stand.
Sobolev lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sobolev landing punches.
Sobolev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Buttkicker has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Buttkicker!
Sobolev striking from the bottom here.
Buttkicker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobolev is on top in guard.
Sobolev lands a couple of digs.
Sobolev connects with a couple of short punches.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet but Sobolev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buttkicker looks gassed!
Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev works over Buttkicker with some ground and pound from guard.
Sobolev won't allow Buttkicker to get back to his feet.
Sobolev trying to control but Buttkicker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Buttkicker tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sobolev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buttkicker's head.
Buttkicker is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sobolev can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttkicker can't break the clinch.
Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buttkicker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobolev has double underhooks.
Buttkicker prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobolev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Buttkicker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev can't get the takedown.
Buttkicker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Buttkicker is trying to break the clinch but Sobolev has him pressed against the cage.
Buttkicker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Buttkicker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Buttkicker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Buttkicker.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Buttkicker thuds a left hand into Sobolev's body.
Sobolev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buttkicker moves into the clinch successfully.
Buttkicker manages to break the clinch.
Buttkicker tries to bum rush Sobolev with a series of wild strikes but Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobolev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Buttkicker throws a right and a left that Sobolev avoids nicely.
Buttkicker closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobolev to the mat! Sobolev manages to get full guard.
Buttkicker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Buttkicker postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker stops Sobolev from standing up.
Buttkicker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sobolev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Buttkicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobolev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buttkicker postures up in Sobolev's guard and throws a big left but Sobolev blocks it.
Sobolev pulls Buttkicker in to control the position.
Buttkicker throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sobolev is working Buttkicker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buttkicker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sobolev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Billy Ray Buttkicker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sobolev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buttkicker counters with a three punch combo that has Sobolev backing up. Sobolev nods at Buttkicker to acknowledge the strikes.
Buttkicker wants to clinch up but Sobolev keeps it at a distance.
Buttkicker tries to clinch but Sobolev is having none of it.
Sobolev with a poor takedown
and Buttkicker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sobolev's guard now.
Sobolev wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buttkicker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Buttkicker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Buttkicker stands up and waves to Sobolev to follow him.
Buttkicker gets caught flat footed, as Sobolev shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Buttkicker pushes Sobolev off and gets back to his feet.
Billy Ray Buttkicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buttkicker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Buttkicker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Buttkicker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buttkicker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sobolev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sobolev stalling away here and it's allowed Buttkicker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sobolev prevents Buttkicker from getting back to his feet.
Sobolev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buttkicker wriggles free and stands up.
Buttkicker leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Buttkicker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Buttkicker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sobolev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobolev ducks right into an uppercut from Buttkicker.
Billy Ray Buttkicker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt
and Buttkicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sobolev's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobolev has a closed guard, preventing Buttkicker from standing up.
Sobolev has his feet on Buttkicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Ray Buttkicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buttkicker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobolev in his tracks.
Sobolev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buttkicker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buttkicker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy left from Buttkicker finds it's target.
Buttkicker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sobolev shoots in for a double leg but Buttkicker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buttkicker as he jumps to the side.
Buttkicker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Buttkicker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sobolev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Buttkicker lands a big elbow.
Sobolev tries to hold on but Buttkicker pushes him away.
Sobolev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Buttkicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sobolev can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Buttkicker has control of Sobolev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sobolev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is having none of it.
Sobolev working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sobolev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sobolev shrugs it off.
Sobolev is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobolev wants to control but Buttkicker is having none of it.
Buttkicker prevents Sobolev from getting the reversal.
Sobolev really wants to buck Buttkicker off and get back to his feet.
Buttkicker is standing up, even though he is in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sobolev checks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Buttkicker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobolev counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Buttkicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasiliy Sobolev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobolev fails with the takedown
letting Buttkicker counter with a right hand.
Buttkicker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sobolev counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Buttkicker actively working from the bottom here.
Buttkicker tries to kick Sobolev off in order to stand up. Sobolev Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Sobolev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buttkicker keeps working.
Sobolev lands a decent elbow from side control.
Buttkicker throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Buttkicker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sobolev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobolev wants to control from the top but Buttkicker keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobolev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing.
Buttkicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobolev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Buttkicker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobolev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobolev landing some decent shots from guard.
Sobolev cracks Buttkicker with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sobolev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sobolev postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sobolev tries to free his leg and advance position but Buttkicker is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Buttkicker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobolev won't allow Buttkicker to sweep him here.
Sobolev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buttkicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobolev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobolev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobolev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buttkicker working for a triangle but Sobolev defends it easily.
Buttkicker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobolev defends well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sobolev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buttkicker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker throws a low kick, looking for Sobolev's leg but Sobolev calmly moves out of range.
Sobolev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buttkicker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Buttkicker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Buttkicker prevents Sobolev from standing back up.
Buttkicker decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Buttkicker closes the distance and clinches.
Buttkicker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobolev showed some decent athleticism there.
Buttkicker pushes Sobolev off looking to stand but Sobolev dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Sobolev there.
Sobolev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buttkicker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Billy Ray Buttkicker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buttkicker is trying is best to control the position here.
Buttkicker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sobolev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buttkicker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buttkicker wants to get back to his feet.
Sobolev seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sobolev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buttkicker's head.
Sobolev working Buttkicker over with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buttkicker looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vasiliy Sobolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Sobolev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buttkicker 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ray Buttkicker!
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