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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heimo Hulahula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobolev comes to the cage accompanied by Ya kuplu tebe dom. Vasiliy Sobolev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
27 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 25 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heimo Hulahula!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulahula lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sobolev at a distance.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Sobolev drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobolev trying to control the position from guard on top but Hulahula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hulahula working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobolev.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Hulahula postures up.
Sobolev wants to sweep here but Hulahula controlling him for the moment.
Sobolev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Vasiliy Sobolev wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sobolev cracks Hulahula with a good jab.
Hulahula misses with a low kick as Sobolev jumps back.
Sobolev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hulahula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulahula motions for Sobolev to come forward. Hulahula throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Hulahula is looking to land body kicks.
Hulahula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hulahula throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hulahula lands a nice hook to Sobolev's body. Sobolev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sobolev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heimo Hulahula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hulahula throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hulahula looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sobolev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sobolev swinging wildly here.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula tries to land a front kick but Sobolev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body.
Hulahula tries a low kick but Sobolev avoids it.
Hulahula showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
Sobolev shoots in and drives through. Hulahula sprawls well.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a takedown. Hulahula tries to sprawl out of it but Sobolev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hulahula manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulahula looks to land a body kick but Sobolev moved away.
Hulahula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sobolev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hulahula is fending him off so far but Sobolev persists. Nope, Hulahula circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulahula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobolev.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown but Hulahula shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hulahula counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hulahula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hulahula moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sobolev.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Hulahula throws a wild body kick that Sobolev sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Hulahula lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hulahula finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sobolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulahula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hulahula throws a leg kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hulahula.
Sobolev throws a body punch but Hulahula moves out of range.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Hulahula keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sobolev misses with a series of wild punches.
Sobolev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulahula moves out of range of the strikes.
Sobolev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hulahula is trying to defend but Sobolev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hulahula to regain full guard.
Sobolev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobolev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sobolev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sobolev throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobolev misses with a body shot.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body
and Sobolev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sobolev.
Sobolev throws a strike but Hulahula rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hulahula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hulahula won't allow Sobolev to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sobolev trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Heimo Hulahula has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hulahula throws a solid leg kick but Sobolev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hulahula.
Hulahula scores with a spinning back kick!
Heimo Hulahula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobolev shoots for a takedown but Hulahula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hulahula misses with a body kick.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hulahula pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hulahula misses with a low kick.
Hulahula looks to land a body kick but Sobolev moved away.
Heimo Hulahula seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into Hulahula's guard.
Sobolev throws an elbow that misses. Hulahula uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobolev's guard. Nice move by Hulahula!
Sobolev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev cracks Hulahula with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sobolev lands a heavy elbow.
Sobolev with shots to the head and body - Hulahula looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev throwing strikes here but Hulahula is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hulahula avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobolev.
Sobolev misses with a head shot.
Hulahula avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sobolev.
Sobolev misses with a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hulahula bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hulahula's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hulahula trying to control but Sobolev is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Heimo Hulahula hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick from Hulahula.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by Sobolev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sobolev.
Hulahula takes a swing at Sobolev's ribcage but misses.
Sobolev fails with a takedown attempt.
Sobolev with a poor takedown
and Hulahula counters with a thumping low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sobolev looks for a takedown but Hulahula sprawls well.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Sobolev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Sobolev checks a leg kick nicely.
Sobolev avoids a kick to the body.
Hulahula scores with a nice head shot.
Hulahula fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobolev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hulahula throws a sloppy body shot
and Sobolev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Vasiliy Sobolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobolev lands a head shot.
Hulahula misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulahula throws a body kick that misses.
Hulahula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobolev circles away quickly and effectively.
Hulahula slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Sobolev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hulahula looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hulahula misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sobolev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hulahula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sobolev somewhat.
Sobolev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hulahula back to the cage. Sobolev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hulahula throws out a leg kick but Sobolev moves out of range and Hulahula only half commits.
Sobolev lands a jab.
Hulahula is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sobolev rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulahula connects with an inside leg kick.
Hulahula delivers a nice body kick.
Sobolev sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Heimo Hulahula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev blocks the body kick.
Sobolev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sobolev with a jab.
Sobolev checks a leg kick.
Sobolev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hulahula did well to prevent Sobolev getting side control.
Hulahula keeping hold of Sobolev's head, controlling as best he can.
Sobolev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hulahula defending well though.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hulahula to regain full guard.
Sobolev postures up in Hulahula's guard and throws a big left but Hulahula blocks it.
Hulahula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulahula wants to sweep here but Sobolev controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hulahula preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hulahula looking to control.
Hulahula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hulahula sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sobolev defending well though.
Sobolev is looking for a sweep. Hulahula is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hulahula trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Heimo Hulahula was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hulahula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hulahula.
Sobolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hulahula.
Hulahula goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hulahula tries to land a front kick but Sobolev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobolev moves out of range of the body kick.
Hulahula scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hulahula keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasiliy Sobolev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hulahula throws the kick towards the body but Sobolev avoids it.
Sobolev blocks the body kick.
Vasiliy Sobolev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hulahula rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobolev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heimo Hulahula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobolev 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Sobolev!
Vasiliy Sobolev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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