PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Monterrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Monterrey
vs
Sobolev

192 cm
27
267 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

201 cm
39
265 lbs
26 - 35 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Monterrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monterrey moves away.
Sobolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Monterrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monterrey lands with a nice body punch.
Sobolev misses with a few strikes there.
Monterrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobolev circles away.
Monterrey misses with a low kick.
Monterrey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monterrey misses with a body shot.

Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Monterrey trying to control the position here.
Monterrey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sobolev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monterrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Sobolev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monterrey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sobolev manages to get himself to full guard.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Monterrey controlling him for the moment.
Monterrey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sobolev's guard.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Monterrey controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev keeping moving, preventing Monterrey from controlling successfully.
Monterrey is looking to stand up but Sobolev won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey wants to pass the guard but Sobolev is keeping the position.
Monterrey is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

We're going to have a standup here because John Monterrey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Monterrey connects with a right hand. Sobolev shakes it off.
Monterrey throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Monterrey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monterrey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sobolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sobolev lands a jab to Monterrey's midsection.
A big right from Monterrey misses.
Sobolev walks into a stiff left hand from Monterrey.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monterrey defends it nicely.
Sobolev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like John Monterrey has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobolev misses the target.
Monterrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Monterrey throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monterrey as he avoids it easily.
Sobolev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Monterrey tries a head kick but it misses.
Sobolev shoots in but Monterrey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Sobolev slips a straight right by Monterrey.
Sobolev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobolev shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobolev throws a right hand that Monterrey ducks under and follows up with a left that Monterrey also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monterrey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sobolev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monterrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monterrey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sobolev manages to avoid it.
Sobolev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sobolev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monterrey landing knees to the head.
Monterrey lands an elbow just above Sobolev 's eye.
Monterrey with a knee to the head.
Sobolev blocks the elbow strike.
Monterrey tries to land a knee to the head but Sobolev blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monterrey with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sobolev wants a takedown but no success here.
Monterrey stops a takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Monterrey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sobolev is defending well for now.
Monterrey is trying to maintain a safe position but Sobolev gets an underhook and turns Monterrey into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Monterrey dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a takedown. Monterrey tries to sprawl out of it but Sobolev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Monterrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobolev just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Monterrey looks to throw the jab but Sobolev is out of range.
Sobolev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monterrey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Monterrey looks to land a left hand but Sobolev moved out of range nicely.
Sobolev tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Monterrey swivels and escapes.
Monterrey thuds his right hand into Sobolev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monterrey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sobolev circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monterrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monterrey wants it to stay on the feet.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monterrey.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Sobolev circles away and keeps his distance.
Monterrey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monterrey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sobolev moves out of range of the leg kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobolev is out of range.
Sobolev goes for a double leg but Monterrey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Monterrey continues to drive forward.
Monterrey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sobolev avoiding damage as Monterrey throws knees to the body.
Monterrey prevents the takedown attempt.
Monterrey misses with a knee strike.
Monterrey working aggressively here.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey manages to get underhooks.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey manages to get underhooks.
Sobolev blocking some punches.
Sobolev has Monterrey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Monterrey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Sobolev wants the takedown. Monterrey is fighting it off but Sobolev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monterrey's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monterrey managing to control the position.
Sobolev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monterrey's head.
Monterrey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sobolev is one step ahead there.
Monterrey trying to control the position.
Sobolev is in close to Monterrey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monterrey trying to keep a closed guard but Sobolev is proving a slippery customer.
Sobolev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev with a nice head shot there.
Monterrey is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Monterrey wants to pass to mount but Sobolev is defending the position.
Sobolev trying to control but Monterrey postures up.
Monterrey trying to control the action but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
Monterrey trying to mount his opponent but Sobolev defends it.
Monterrey tries to stand but can't do so whilst Sobolev controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev tries to get to full guard but Monterrey has control of the leg.
Monterrey trying to control the action but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
Well, if Monterrey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Monterrey.
Sobolev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Monterrey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sobolev was well out of range. Poor timing from Monterrey.
Sobolev scores with a three punch combo!

John Monterrey's cut is getting worse.
Monterrey staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vasiliy Sobolev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.

Good leg kick by Monterrey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sobolev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monterrey circles away.
Sobolev scores with a crisp jab that stopped Monterrey in his tracks.
Sobolev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monterrey rather than just go for the knockout.
Sobolev lands a jab to the nose.
Monterrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobolev.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Monterrey.
Monterrey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobolev.
Monterrey tries a body shot but Sobolev blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Monterrey lands an elbow just above Sobolev 's eye.
Monterrey looking to throw knees to the head but Sobolev is blocking nicely.
Monterrey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Monterrey is pressed up against the cage. Sobolev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Monterrey down to the mat. Monterrey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Monterrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Sobolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab from Monterrey finds it's way through Sobolev's defenses.
Sobolev fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monterrey avoids it really well and circles away.
Monterrey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
John Monterrey is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Sobolev with that takedown attempt.
Sobolev tries for a takedown but Monterrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Monterrey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monterrey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Monterrey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobolev.
Monterrey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sobolev to score with a decent uppercut.

John Monterrey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monterrey lands a really nice looking cross but Sobolev seems unphased.
Sobolev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monterrey defends well and Sobolev ends up having to push Monterrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sobolev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Monterrey pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sobolev is defended easily by Monterrey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Monterrey tries to clinch up but Sobolev circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monterrey.
An inside leg kick lands from Monterrey.
Monterrey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sobolev drops his hands momentarily and Monterrey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That has opened up Vasiliy Sobolev's cut even more.
Monterrey throws a looping overhand right but Sobolev ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Monterrey tenderised Sobolev's leg. Sobolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monterrey is looking to land body kicks.
Monterrey leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobolev moves out of range as Monterrey throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monterrey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Monterrey scores with a push kick.
Monterrey is looking to clinch but Sobolev is avoiding it.
Monterrey is looking to slow Sobolev down with leg kicks.
Monterrey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monterrey misses with a low kick.
Monterrey with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monterrey punishes Sobolev's body with a nice straight punch.
Monterrey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monterrey.
Sobolev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monterrey.
Monterrey fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sobolev checks it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Monterrey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monterrey cracks Sobolev with an open hand slap.
Sobolev throws an overhand right that lands on Monterrey's shoulder, as Monterrey tries to avoid the shot.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Monterrey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monterrey jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Monterrey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Monterrey.
Monterrey lands the left hand.
Sobolev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monterrey is fending him off so far but Sobolev persists. Nope, Monterrey circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobolev jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobolev swinging wildly here.
Monterrey leaves Sobolev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sobolev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Monterrey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monterrey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Monterrey!
A victorious John Monterrey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.