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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo's entrance music is Edward Grieg. A fine choice. Bohlin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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156 lbs
15 - 13 - 1 |
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28
155 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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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
15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin looks for a takedown but Figgjo sprawls well.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown but Figgjo shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Figgjo. No joy for Bohlin on that attempt.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Bohlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Figgjo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Figgjo leaves Bohlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Figgjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Bohlin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bohlin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Figgjo sprawls well. Figgjo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bohlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Figgjo rushes Bohlin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Figgjo.
Figgjo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bohlin can't get the takedown.
Bohlin blocks an elbow strike from Figgjo.
Figgjo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Figgjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Bohlin pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bohlin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgjo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bohlin dives on top into guard.
Figgjo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo 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.
Bohlin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Figgjo working for a triangle but Bohlin defends it easily.
Bohlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Figgjo is retaining full guard.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figgjo working a defensive guard here.
Figgjo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohlin is aware though and is defending well.
Bohlin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bohlin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bohlin wants to control from the top but Figgjo keeps moving.
Bohlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figgjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohlin has managed to get both his arms back between Figgjo's legs - danger averted.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bohlin drops back looking for a leg! Figgjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figgjo manages to kick Bohlin off! Bohlin jumps back into Figgjo's guard.
Bohlin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bohlin!
Bohlin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Figgjo is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bohlin to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bohlin shrugs it off.
Figgjo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Bohlin is now in Figgjo's guard. A big mistake from Figgjo there, giving up the dominant position!
Figgjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Figgjo is breathing heavily.
Bohlin 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.
Figgjo working for a triangle but Bohlin defends it easily.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Bohlin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bohlin manages to get himself to full guard.
Figgjo wants to pass the guard but Bohlin is keeping the position.
Bohlin is looking for a triangle but Figgjo pushes his legs off easily.
Figgjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bohlin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Figgjo has managed to get both his arms back between Bohlin's legs - danger averted.
Figgjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.
Figgjo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bohlin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bohlin has escaped and now he's on top!
Bohlin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddie Figgjo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bohlin moves into the clinch.
Bohlin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bohlin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bohlin tries to score a body lock takedown but Figgjo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bohlin tries for a takedown but Figgjo manages to get underhooks.
Figgjo blocks the elbow strike.
Figgjo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bohlin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Figgjo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Bohlin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Figgjo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bohlin goes for a takedown attempt but Figgjo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Figgjo throws a head kick that Bohlin semi-blocks.
Bohlin is breathing heavily.
Bohlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Bohlin with that takedown attempt.
Bohlin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo wants to clinch
and Bohlin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figgjo won't be happy with that.
Figgjo is looking for a sweep.
Bohlin tries to move to mount but Figgjo blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Figgjo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bohlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bohlin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Figgjo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bohlin's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is trying to control but can't.
Figgjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figgjo is trying to control the position but Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bohlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Figgjo.
Figgjo wants to control but Bohlin postures up.
Bohlin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Figgjo is trying to improve his position.
Bohlin working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo is looking to reverse the position.
Figgjo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Figgjo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Figgjo controls Bohlin momentarily but Bohlin frees himself.
Bohlin 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.
Figgjo 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.
Bohlin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Figgjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bohlin has managed to get both his arms back between Figgjo's legs - danger averted.
Bohlin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Figgjo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin won't allow Figgjo to sweep him here.
Bohlin wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Figgjo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bohlin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Figgjo trying to hold on to Bohlin's head to control him but Bohlin postures up.
Bohlin is working for a kimura but Figgjo is defending it quite comfortably.
Figgjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bohlin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bohlin shoots in and drives through. Figgjo sprawls well.
Figgjo tries to clinch up but Bohlin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bohlin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bohlin tries for a takedown but Figgjo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Freddie Figgjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bohlin.
Figgjo moves in looking to clinch but Bohlin pushes him off.
Figgjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Figgjo is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Figgjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bohlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlin won't allow Figgjo to pass to mount.
Figgjo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bohlin!
Figgjo is working for a guillotine from mount but Bohlin frees his head quite easily.
Figgjo goes for an armbar but Bohlin turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bohlin.
Bohlin drops back looking for a leg! Figgjo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Figgjo manages to kick Bohlin off! Bohlin jumps back into Figgjo's guard.
Bohlin advances position into side control!
Figgjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Figgjo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bohlin tries for a kimura but Figgjo is defending well.
Figgjo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bohlin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Figgjo struggling a bit here.
Tony Bohlin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Figgjo manages to get back to half guard.
Bohlin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.
Bohlin is pressing down on Figgjo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Figgjo is holding on for now.
Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bohlin is thwarting Figgjo's attempts to control the position.
Bohlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Figgjo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Figgjo tries to roll over but Bohlin keeps him under control.
Bohlin wants to control but Figgjo is keeping him busy.
Figgjo gets full guard.
Bohlin postures up.
Figgjo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bohlin is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Figgjo.
Bohlin tries for a kimura but Figgjo is defending well.
Figgjo tries to improve position but can't.
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 Freddie Figgjo.
I think Figgjo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Figgjo!
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hype
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