PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bohlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bohlin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kanashimi wo Yasashisa Ni by Little by Little. Carlson Jr is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Muse- Stockholm Syndrome. Chad Carlson Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bohlin
vs
Carlson Jr

165 cm
30
155 lbs
13 - 15 - 0

179 cm
27
147 lbs
16 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bohlin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlin avoids the body shot from Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Bohlin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bohlin shoots for a double leg takedown but Carlson Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bohlin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bohlin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Carlson Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bohlin. Bohlin gets slowly back to his feet.
Carlson Jr throws a series of punches but Bohlin avoids them all with ease.
Carlson Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Carlson Jr clinches up with Bohlin and pushes him back against the cage.

Carlson Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Carlson Jr manages to end up in side control.
Bohlin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bohlin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlson Jr's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bohlin gets full guard.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.
Carlson Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr passes Bohlin's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Carlson Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Bohlin strikes from the bottom but Carlson Jr uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Carlson Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bohlin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carlson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohlin keeps working.
Bohlin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bohlin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carlson Jr's head.
Bohlin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bohlin trying to control from Carlson Jr's half guard. Carlson Jr has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bohlin passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Carlson Jr rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bohlin's guard! Nice work there by Carlson Jr!
Carlson Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carlson Jr trying to control but Bohlin is working from the bottom.
Carlson Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bohlin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Carlson Jr!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson Jr wants to control but Bohlin is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Carlson Jr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Carlson Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bohlin breaks from Carlson Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Bohlin goes for an armbar but Carlson Jr turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Carlson Jr.
Bohlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Carlson Jr's guard.
Carlson Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr keeping full guard, as Bohlin tries to pass.
Bohlin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bohlin tries to free his leg and advance position but Carlson Jr is retaining full guard.
Bohlin advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlson Jr is staying active underneath Bohlin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bohlin thows a huge punch but Carlson Jr dodges it nicely.
Carlson Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bohlin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chad Carlson Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Bohlin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carlson Jr sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bohlin somewhat.
Chad Carlson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carlson Jr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bohlin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlson Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Bohlin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carlson Jr to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Bohlin is looking for a triangle but Carlson Jr pushes his legs off easily.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bohlin is keeping the position for now.

Bohlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlson Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlson Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Carlson Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlson Jr won't allow Bohlin to sweep him here.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Carlson Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Bohlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bohlin is looking for a triangle here but Carlson Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bohlin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carlson Jr's best efforts.
Nice strikes from Carlson Jr there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr wants to free his trapped foot but Bohlin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Carlson Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bohlin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carlson Jr.
Bohlin gets full guard.

Bohlin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohlin looking to control.
Carlson Jr wants to control from the top but Bohlin keeps moving.
Carlson Jr stays in close to Bohlin's body and controls the position.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bohlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson Jr defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bohlin keeping full guard, as Carlson Jr tries to pass.
Bohlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Carlson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carlson Jr stands up over Bohlin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tony Bohlin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carlson Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bohlin keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.

Bohlin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlson Jr defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlson Jr postures up in Bohlin's guard and throws a big left but Bohlin blocks it.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bohlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlson Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlson Jr lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Bohlin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bohlin doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlson Jr circles away.
Bohlin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlson Jr tries to avoid it but Bohlin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlson Jr to the ground. Carlson Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carlson Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carlson Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohlin moves away.
Carlson Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Carlson Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bohlin backs up against the cage.
Carlson Jr leaves Bohlin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Carlson Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carlson Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Bohlin keeping moving, preventing Carlson Jr from controlling successfully.
Carlson Jr might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bohlin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Bohlin is trying to control the position but Carlson Jr postures up.

Bohlin working for a triangle but Carlson Jr defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

Bohlin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bohlin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Carlson Jr stacks Bohlin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Carlson Jr!
Carlson Jr cracks Bohlin with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bohlin is trying to control Carlson Jr's posture but Carlson Jr avoids it.
Carlson Jr trying to control the position but Bohlin is working away.
Carlson Jr working the head with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bohlin is looking to regain half guard here but Carlson Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Carlson Jr cracks Bohlin with a big elbow.
Bohlin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bohlin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Carlson Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Bohlin some visible discomfort.
Bohlin is trying to control Carlson Jr's posture but Carlson Jr avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr trying to control the position but Bohlin is working away.
Carlson Jr tries to advance to mount but Bohlin denies him.
Bohlin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Carlson Jr tries to move to mount but Bohlin blocks the move with his legs.
Carlson Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bohlin keeps working.
Carlson Jr landing a few strikes.
Bohlin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bohlin regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Carlson Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bohlin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Carlson Jr looking to pass the guard.
Carlson Jr preventing the sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr throws a strike but Bohlin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Carlson Jr keeping full guard, as Bohlin tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Bohlin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Carlson Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bohlin, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Carlson Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carlson Jr 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Carlson Jr!