PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Waldo Mcmillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louis Sobiesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldo Mcmillan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mcmillan
vs
Sobiesky

198 cm
24
193 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

184 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waldo Mcmillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Louis Sobiesky!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sobiesky closes the distance and clinches.
Mcmillan wants to get back to striking at distance but Sobiesky won't allow it.

Sobiesky has hold of one of Mcmillan's legs. Mcmillan is fighting the takedown attempt but Sobiesky gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Sobiesky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobiesky is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Louis Sobiesky.

Sobiesky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sobiesky stops a takedown attempt from Mcmillan.
Mcmillan is trying to break the clinch but Sobiesky is controlling him.
Sobiesky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mcmillan is trying to force a seperation but Sobiesky has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobiesky wants a takedown.
Sobiesky is trying to maintain a safe position but Mcmillan gets an underhook and turns Sobiesky into the cage.
Sobiesky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sobiesky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mcmillan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Waldo Mcmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sobiesky.

Mcmillan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcmillan enables Sobiesky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcmillan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mcmillan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sobiesky is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcmillan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sobiesky controls the pace.

Sobiesky stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sobiesky.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobiesky wants to control but Mcmillan is keeping him busy.

Sobiesky decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Mcmillan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sobiesky stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobiesky.

Sobiesky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan looking to control.
Mcmillan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Sobiesky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mcmillan, up you get!
Mcmillan with a poor takedown
letting Sobiesky counter with a right hand.

It looks like Waldo Mcmillan has been cut.
No luck for Sobiesky with that takedown attempt.
Sobiesky closes the distance and clinches up with Mcmillan, looking for a takedown. Sobiesky pushes Mcmillan against the cage but Mcmillan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sobiesky closes the distance and pushes Mcmillan back into the cage.
Sobiesky is trying to pull guard but Mcmillan has him pressed against the cage.
Sobiesky has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcmillan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sobiesky looks winded!
Mcmillan tries to pull guard but Sobiesky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mcmillan is trying to pull guard but Sobiesky turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Mcmillan drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobiesky postures up.
Sobiesky is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mcmillan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobiesky stands and throws Mcmillan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mcmillan prevents Sobiesky from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sobiesky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waldo Mcmillan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sobiesky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mcmillan wants to clinch up but Sobiesky keeps it at a distance.

Sobiesky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mcmillan did well to prevent Sobiesky getting side control.
Mcmillan trying to control here.
Sobiesky content to control rather than advance.
Mcmillan is in trouble now - Sobiesky has advanced to mount!
Mcmillan wants to control but Sobiesky is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcmillan is trying to escape the mount.
Louis Sobiesky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobiesky controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcmillan is squirming around, avoiding Sobiesky's attempts to control the action.
Mcmillan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mcmillan hang on?
Sobiesky controlling the position easily from mount.
Mcmillan tries to hold on but Sobiesky postures up.
Sobiesky controlling from mount.

Sobiesky goes for an armbar but Mcmillan turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mcmillan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky is trying to control the position but Mcmillan postures up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Louis Sobiesky wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mcmillan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sobiesky throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcmillan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sobiesky closes the distance and pushes Mcmillan back into the cage.

Mcmillan tightens his grip and picks Sobiesky up, before dumping him to the ground. Sobiesky manages to land in guard.
Sobiesky pulls Mcmillan in close to prevent any damage.
Mcmillan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sobiesky on the ground.

Sobiesky has his foot on Mcmillan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcmillan works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sobiesky is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Mcmillan presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sobiesky tries to pull guard but Mcmillan won't allow it.
Mcmillan fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sobiesky.
Mcmillan is looking to break free of the clinch but Sobiesky has double underhooks.
Mcmillan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sobiesky to keep the fight standing.

Sobiesky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Mcmillan gets tackled into the cage by Sobiesky. Sobiesky maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobiesky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Sobiesky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Sobiesky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Waldo Mcmillan's cut.
That's time! Mcmillan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

A low kick from Sobiesky misses
and Mcmillan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Sobiesky pushes Mcmillan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sobiesky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Sobiesky gets control of Mcmillan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sobiesky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sobiesky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sobiesky controls Mcmillan momentarily but Mcmillan frees himself.
Mcmillan wants to control from the top but Sobiesky keeps moving.
Sobiesky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobiesky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mcmillan won't allow Sobiesky to sweep him here.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sobiesky misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcmillan counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sobiesky is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Sobiesky gets a takedown into half guard.
Sobiesky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sobiesky trying to control from half guard but Mcmillan is working away.
Sobiesky perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcmillan is trying to control but Sobiesky passes into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky working away.
Mcmillan is looking to regain half guard here but Sobiesky keeps moving and retains side control.
Sobiesky grinds an elbow into Mcmillan's temple.

Sobiesky stands up and beckons Mcmillan to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sobiesky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mcmillan's half guard.
Mcmillan wants to control but Sobiesky is keeping busy.

Mcmillan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobiesky controlling the action here.
Mcmillan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobiesky is working away from the top position though.
Sobiesky takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sobiesky's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Louis Sobiesky was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Sobiesky throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mcmillan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sobiesky is in Mcmillan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcmillan trying to keep a closed guard but Sobiesky is proving a slippery customer.

Sobiesky gets to his feet. Mcmillan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sobiesky with a poor takedown

and Mcmillan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mcmillan.
Mcmillan tries to circle away but Sobiesky has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobiesky wants to take the fight to the mat but Mcmillan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Waldo Mcmillan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Sobiesky.

Sobiesky breaks the clinch.
Waldo Mcmillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Louis Sobiesky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sobiesky clinches up with Mcmillan and pushes him back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Sobiesky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sobiesky has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Sobiesky!