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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McWhiskey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Sobieski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWhiskey's entrance music is ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪. A fine choice. Sobieski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kto Cię Obroni Polsko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick McWhiskey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sobieski!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobieski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McWhiskey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McWhiskey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sobieski moves away.
Sobieski misses with a wild body shot.
McWhiskey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobieski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sobieski scores with a nice body kick.
Sobieski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWhiskey wants to clinch up but Sobieski keeps it at a distance.
Sobieski closes the distance and clinches.
Sobieski blocks a body shot from McWhiskey.
Sobieski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sobieski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sobieski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McWhiskey throws a head punch that misses.
McWhiskey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWhiskey is leaning against Sobieski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sobieski blocking some punches.
McWhiskey connects with a knee to the head.
Sobieski prevents a body shot from McWhiskey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWhiskey tries to throw a body punch but Sobieski avoids it by throwing McWhiskey back against the cage.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but McWhiskey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sobieski goes for a takedown attempt but McWhiskey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sobieski gets a clinch.
McWhiskey throws a knee to the head but misses.
McWhiskey using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sobieski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McWhiskey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sobieski.
McWhiskey tries to land knees in the clinch but Sobieski avoids the damage to the body.
McWhiskey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sobieski.
McWhiskey misses with some punches.
Sobieski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sobieski tries to pull guard but McWhiskey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patrick McWhiskey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sobieski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey misses with some punches.
McWhiskey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sobieski's elbow.
Sobieski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWhiskey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sobieski backwards.
McWhiskey presses Sobieski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sobieski looks winded!
McWhiskey swings wildly with an uppercut but Sobieski uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWhiskey.
McWhiskey lands a nice shot to the body.
Sobieski fails to pull guard.
McWhiskey lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWhiskey connects with a knee to the head.
McWhiskey throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sobieski blocks it with crossed arms.
Sobieski manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McWhiskey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski wants to sweep here but McWhiskey controlling him for the moment.
McWhiskey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McWhiskey stopping the sweep attempt from Sobieski.
We're going to have a standup here because Patrick McWhiskey wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Sobieski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McWhiskey darts in trying to clinch
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sobieski lands a couple of elbows.
Sobieski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McWhiskey holds on and takes a little breather.
Sobieski trying to control the position from guard on top but McWhiskey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sobieski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McWhiskey is keeping the position for now.
Sobieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick McWhiskey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobieski feints and then cracks McWhiskey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWhiskey down.
McWhiskey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sobieski.
McWhiskey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobieski's hands.
McWhiskey throws a jab when Sobieski was well out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McWhiskey.
McWhiskey throws a right hand that misses
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into side control. McWhiskey won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski trying to control the action but McWhiskey is working from the bottom.
Sobieski working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski landing strikes.
Sobieski working the strikes but McWhiskey uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McWhiskey trying to control here.
Sobieski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McWhiskey has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jan Sobieski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McWhiskey is trying to control but can't.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sobieski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McWhiskey is looking for a sweep. Sobieski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Sobieski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sobieski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sobieski is taking a breather. McWhiskey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sobieski trying to control from half guard but McWhiskey is working away.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but McWhiskey is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobieski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McWhiskey is trying to control but can't.
Sobieski wants to control but McWhiskey is keeping him busy.
Sobieski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McWhiskey is just riding it out for now. Sobieski eventually gives up the hold.
Sobieski wants to control but McWhiskey is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWhiskey is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobieski.
McWhiskey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sobieski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McWhiskey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by McWhiskey.
McWhiskey lands a head shot.
McWhiskey throws a poor cross that misses
and Sobieski counters with a nice double leg into side control. McWhiskey won't be happy with that.
Sobieski in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWhiskey keeps working.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobieski in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
Sobieski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sobieski misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski throws a strike aimed at the side of McWhiskey's head but McWhiskey avoids it well.
Sobieski is trying to ground and pound but McWhiskey uses the momentary lack of control by Sobieski to regain half guard.
Sobieski prevents McWhiskey from improving his position.
Sobieski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobieski missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McWhiskey wants to control but Sobieski is keeping busy.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McWhiskey defends it well.
McWhiskey is trying to maintain the position but Sobieski is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski throwing shots but McWhiskey is blocking nicely.
Sobieski wants to control but McWhiskey is keeping him busy.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McWhiskey to regain full guard.
McWhiskey seems keen to control Sobieski's posture.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sobieski is pushing down on McWhiskey's leg trying to pass to half guard. McWhiskey is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobieski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sobieski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McWhiskey is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sobieski wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWhiskey keeps working.
Sobieski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McWhiskey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobieski lands a big elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sobieski trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sobieski circles away from the clinch attempt.
McWhiskey swings widly with a right hand
and Sobieski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sobieski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sobieski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sobieski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sobieski postures up in McWhiskey's guard and throws a big left but McWhiskey blocks it.
Sobieski slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sobieski throwing strikes but McWhiskey manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobieski is looking to regain half guard here but McWhiskey keeps moving and retains side control.
McWhiskey controls the position.
Sobieski is trying to control McWhiskey's posture but McWhiskey avoids it.
The referee asks McWhiskey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. McWhiskey prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey wants to control but Sobieski is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Patrick McWhiskey wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sobieski throws a series of punches but McWhiskey moves out of range.
McWhiskey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sobieski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from McWhiskey misses.
Sobieski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McWhiskey throws out the jab.
McWhiskey wants to slow Sobieski down by chopping away at his legs.
McWhiskey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McWhiskey throws a right hand that Sobieski ducks under and follows up with a left that Sobieski also avoids with ease.
Sobieski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWhiskey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A lazy left from McWhiskey finds it's target.
McWhiskey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sobieski moves out of range of the body kick from McWhiskey.
McWhiskey is looking to slow Sobieski down with leg kicks.
McWhiskey misses with a right hand
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McWhiskey!
The strikes coming from Sobieski are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McWhiskey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Check out the look on Sobieski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McWhiskey dodges the ground and pound from Sobieski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey struggling a bit here.
Sobieski goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McWhiskey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sobieski's guard! Nice work there by McWhiskey!
Sobieski trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWhiskey passes Sobieski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jan Sobieski dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sobieski feints and as McWhiskey raises his hands in defense, Sobieski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sobieski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McWhiskey is trying to control the position but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski postures up in McWhiskey's guard and throws a big left but McWhiskey blocks it.
Sobieski throws a big elbow that misses.
Sobieski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McWhiskey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sobieski.
Sobieski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McWhiskey looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McWhiskey throws a leg kick that misses.
McWhiskey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sobieski counters with a takedown into side control.
Sobieski lands a few punches from side control.
Sobieski looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McWhiskey is avoiding damage well.
Patrick McWhiskey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWhiskey dodges the ground and pound from Sobieski.
Sobieski is trying to ground and pound but McWhiskey uses the momentary lack of control by Sobieski to regain half guard.
Sobieski throwing shots but McWhiskey is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sobieski working over McWhiskey with some ground and pound. McWhiskey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sobieski working McWhiskey over with strikes.
Sobieski wants to work for an arm triangle but McWhiskey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Sobieski there.
Jan Sobieski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski controlling the pace.
McWhiskey trying to hold on to Sobieski's head to control him but Sobieski postures up.
Sobieski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sobieski wants to pass the guard but McWhiskey is defending well.
McWhiskey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sobieski is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobieski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McWhiskey is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobieski is just content to waste time from the top position. McWhiskey takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Sobieski wants to control from the top but McWhiskey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Sobieski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobieski 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jan Sobieski!
Jan Sobieski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Patrick McWhiskey spoke after the fight, saying 'Ouch!'.
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