PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bohlin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Obsen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Yonaz Obsen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Bohlin
vs
Obsen

165 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

165 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bohlin instigates a clinch.
Bohlin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Bohlin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Obsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bohlin trying to control the position but Obsen is working away.

Bohlin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obsen, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obsen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obsen gets back to half guard.
Bohlin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Obsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Bohlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Obsen is pressing down on Bohlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bohlin trying to control the position from guard on top but Obsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obsen is on top in guard.
Bohlin 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.
Obsen throws and elbow that misses. Bohlin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obsen's guard. Nice move by Bohlin!

Obsen throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bohlin uses it to pass to side control.
Obsen tries to bench press Bohlin off him but Bohlin keeps the position.

Bohlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obsen has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen manages to get back to half guard.
Obsen is pressing down on Bohlin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obsen looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bohlin puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bohlin passes to full mount!
Obsen looks gassed!
Bohlin lands a big elbow.
Obsen tries to reverse the position but Bohlin maintains control.

Bohlin wants to finish this one by submission but Obsen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bohlin.

Bohlin working for a submission but Obsen is keeping him at bay.
Obsen is controlling an arm, preventing Bohlin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Bohlin has taken his back.

Bohlin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Obsen defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bohlin is trying to stick to Obsen's back but Obsen is turning into Bohlin. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bohlin's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Obsen.

Obsen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bohlin dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obsen is on top in guard.
Obsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin can't keep his opponent in guard - Obsen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obsen works his way into side control.
Obsen working away.

Obsen swings around for an armbar but Bohlin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Obsen's guard.
Bohlin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bohlin looking to pass the guard.
Bohlin advances position into side control!

Bohlin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bohlin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bohlin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Bohlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obsen sneaks back into half guard.
Bohlin wants to free his trapped foot but Obsen is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Obsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bohlin pulls his head out easily.
Obsen tries to roll over but Bohlin keeps him under control.
Obsen is breathing heavily.
Bohlin uses his free foot to push down on Obsen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Obsen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bohlin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Obsen is squirming around, avoiding Bohlin's attempts to control the action.
Bohlin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Obsen is working to get back to half guard.

Bohlin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Obsen manages to avoid the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Obsen tries to bench press Bohlin off him but Bohlin keeps the position.
Obsen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obsen is looking to take a break and control but Bohlin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obsen trying to pass the guard but Bohlin defending well.
Bohlin wants to control but Obsen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bohlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Bohlin regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obsen connects with a couple of short punches.
Bohlin trying to control the position.
Obsen throwing strikes but missing.
Obsen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tony Bohlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bohlin is looking for a sweep.
Bohlin stops Obsen from passing to mount.
Bohlin gets back to half guard.
Obsen is just content to waste time from the top position. Bohlin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Obsen has gone for a leg lock! Bohlin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Obsen's guard.
Obsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bohlin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohlin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Bohlin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obsen tries to control but Bohlin manages to take his back.

Bohlin is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Obsen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bohlin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Obsen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bohlin is trying to stand up here but Obsen is controlling him well.
Obsen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bohlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bohlin controls Obsen momentarily but Obsen frees himself.
Bohlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Bohlin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Obsen.
Bohlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bohlin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Obsen looking for submissions off his back.
Obsen wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Bohlin there.
Bohlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obsen keeps working.
Bohlin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bohlin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Obsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bohlin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bohlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bohlin's back!

Bohlin is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Yonaz Obsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bohlin trying to control but not successfully.

Obsen patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Bohlin defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Bohlin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obsen is keeping the position for now.
Obsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Obsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bohlin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin slips nicely into half guard.
Still in half guard, Bohlin seems content to control.
Obsen wants to get back to full guard.
Bohlin trying to control the action but Obsen is working from the bottom.

Bohlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Obsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bohlin.

Bohlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tony Bohlin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Obsen wants to get back to full guard.
Bohlin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Obsen is in trouble now - Bohlin has advanced to mount!
Bohlin avoids the attempt from Obsen to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Bohlin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Obsen has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Obsen!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Bohlin.
Well Bohlin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bohlin!