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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ole Solseng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Sobolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Solseng comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Horse - Hero of the Day. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sobolev's choice of entrance music: Ya kuplu tebe dom. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ole Solseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 38 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vasiliy Sobolev!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobolev, as that shot connected.
It looks like Ole Solseng has been cut.
Solseng buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Solseng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sobolev's head.
It looks like Vasiliy Sobolev has been cut.
Solseng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Solseng misses the shot to the body.
Sobolev throws a body punch but Solseng moves out of range.
Solseng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sobolev.
Solseng tries a head kick but it misses.
Solseng misses with an uppercut. Sobolev saw that one coming.
Solseng stuffs the takedown attempt from Sobolev. Sobolev gets slowly back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobolev.
Sobolev throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobolev connects with the punch.
Sobolev shoots for a double leg takedown but Solseng sprawls well. He's pushed Sobolev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ole Solseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Solseng fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sobolev is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solseng thumps Sobolev with a low kick.
Sobolev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Solseng napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sobolev in side control, throwing shots but Solseng defends.
Sobolev tries to score with some ground and pound. Solseng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Solseng is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Check out the look on Sobolev's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Solseng is looking to reverse the position.
Sobolev tries to score with some ground and pound. Solseng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobolev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sobolev trying to control the action but Solseng is working from the bottom.
Solseng avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sobolev.
Sobolev landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Solseng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sobolev in side control lands a decent elbow.
Solseng manages to get back to half guard.
Sobolev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sobolev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sobolev looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Solseng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobolev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solseng defending well though.
Solseng is trying to stand back up but Sobolev is controlling him
Ground and pound from Sobolev.
Solseng moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sobolev throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Solseng is trying to control the position but Sobolev postures up.
Sobolev trying to control but Solseng is working from the bottom.
Sobolev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sobolev stands and throws Solseng's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Sobolev crashes against the mat.
Sobolev working the head and body with strikes.
Solseng is trying to improve his position.
Solseng is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sobolev is controlling him well.
Sobolev landing strikes.
Sobolev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sobolev working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sobolev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sobolev throws an elbow but Solseng slips to the side and avoids it well.
Solseng taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sobolev lands a nice forearm strike.
Solseng managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sobolev.
Sobolev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Solseng is avoiding damage well.
Solseng takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Solseng struggling a bit here.
Solseng is trying to improve his position.
Sobolev lands a few punches from side control.
Solseng striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Sobolev lands a few punches from side control.
Sobolev tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sobolev lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Sobolev dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Solseng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solseng wants to land a leg kick but Sobolev is out of range.
Solseng throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Solseng keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solseng throws a low kick but Sobolev avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Sobolev. Those never looked like landing.
Vasiliy Sobolev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solseng attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev tries to bum rush Solseng with a series of wild strikes but Solseng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sobolev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Solseng moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solseng bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Solseng throws a leg kick which misses Sobolev's front leg but catches the back leg as Sobolev tries to avoid it.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solseng moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev checks a leg kick.
Solseng plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sobolev moves out of range as Solseng strikes.
Sobolev checks a leg kick.
Solseng attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sobolev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Solsengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Solseng tries to sprawl but Sobolev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Sobolev.
Solseng wants to control but Sobolev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobolev throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Solseng looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sobolev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Sobolev winds up and cracks Solseng with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sobolev wants to control but Solseng is keeping him busy.
Solseng is trying to maintain the position but Sobolev is very close to passing his half guard.
Solseng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sobolev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Solseng defending well though.
Sobolev throwing shots but Solseng is blocking nicely.
Sobolev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sobolev working over Solseng with some ground and pound. Solseng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Solseng trying to control here.
Sobolev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Solseng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Solseng moves out of range as Sobolev strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sobolev.
Sobolev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Solseng pinned against the cage. Solseng gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ole Solseng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sobolev displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Solseng throws a front kick aimed at Sobolev's knee but Sobolev avoids it well.
Sobolev shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobolev showed some decent athleticism there.
Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobolev.
Solseng blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobolev.
Solseng avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobolev.
Solseng tries to get to full guard but Sobolev has control of the leg.
Solseng taking some punishment here, with Sobolev in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobolev lands with a punch from half guard.
Solseng is trying to maintain the position but Sobolev is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobolev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobolev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Solseng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobolev is working away from the top position though.
Sobolev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sobolev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sobolev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Solseng lands with a kick to the temple. Sobolev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sobolev fails to land with a series of punches.
Solseng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solseng can pounce on him.
Sobolev throws a jab when Solseng was well out of range.
A head kick from Solseng lands but Sobolev takes it in his stride.
Solseng slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sobolev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Solseng wants to slow Sobolev down by chopping away at his legs.
Sobolev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solseng manages to avoid it.
Solseng throws a low kick but Sobolev moves out of range easily.
Sobolev lands with a hook. Solseng tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Solseng connects with a body shot that sends Sobolev's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Solseng showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sobolev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobolev cracks Solseng with an uppercut from hell and Solseng crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Sobolev's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Solseng is rocked!
Solseng has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Sobolev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Oh Solseng is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sobolev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solseng prevents it.
Solseng seems to have got his legs back now.
Sobolev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solseng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sobolev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solseng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ole Solseng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Sobolev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solseng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sobolev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Solseng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sobolev shoots in for a double leg but Solseng sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev looks to throw the jab but Solseng is out of range.
Solseng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Solseng pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sobolev is out of range and Solseng settles back down.
Vasiliy Sobolev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solseng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sobolev.
Sobolev ducks right into an uppercut from Solseng.
Sobolev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Solseng at a distance.
Solseng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobolev.
Solseng looks for the body kick but Sobolev saw that one coming.
Solseng cracks Sobolev with a good jab.
Solseng throws a sloppy head kick and Sobolev moves out of range easily.
Sobolev shoots in but no luck this time.
Sobolev shoots for a takedown but Solseng saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sobolev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solseng lands with a hook. Sobolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sobolev darts in looking for a takedown but Solseng gets double underhooks and turns Sobolev into the cage.
Solseng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Solseng looking to slow down the pace here.
Solseng prevents the takedown attempt.
Solseng gets through Sobolev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sobolev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solseng gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Solseng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Solseng misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sobolev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solseng prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobolev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Solseng prevents it.
Solseng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sobolev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solseng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Solseng.
Sobolev tries to score a body lock takedown but Solseng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Solseng prevents the takedown attempt.
Sobolev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Solseng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Solseng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ole Solseng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Solseng.
Solseng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Solseng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sobolev staying out of range there.
Vasiliy Sobolev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sobolev lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ole Solseng showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobolev 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Sobolev!
A very excited looking Vasiliy Sobolev rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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