PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Arago (ranked 5962 p4p, 595 weight class) and David Bohlen (ranked 5322 p4p, 540 weight class). Arago comes to the ring accompanied by Russian Power. David Bohlen looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Arago
vs
Bohlen

196 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
264 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Arago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Bohlen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bohlen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Arago.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arago lands a leg kick that knocks Bohlen off balance momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arago shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bohlen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arago fails with the takedown
and Bohlen counters with a nice body shot.
Bohlen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arago tries for a takedown but Bohlen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Bohlen tries to counter it with a takedown but Arago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Arago gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Bohlen counter with a right hand.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Arago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arago looks for a takedown but Bohlen sprawls well.
Ivan Arago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arago shoots and misses
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Arago looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bohlen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Arago with a poor takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
David Bohlen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Arago misses with a takedown
and Bohlen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Arago. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Arago with that takedown attempt.
Bohlen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arago fails to land the takedown.
Arago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ivan Arago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bohlen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arago somewhat.
Bohlen feints the counter takedown.
Arago fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bohlen avoids it really well and circles away.
Bohlen with the counter takedown but Arago avoids it easily.
Bohlen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Arago shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bohlen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohlen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Arago.
Arago has his takedown stuffed
and Bohlen counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arago shoots and misses
and Bohlen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arago thinking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Arago has managed to clinch.
Arago can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Bohlen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Arago clinches up with Bohlen and pushes him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Arago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bohlen uses from the top position.
Arago is trying to keep Bohlen in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Arago keeping full guard, as Bohlen tries to pass.
Arago working a defensive guard here.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohlen wants to pass the guard but Arago is keeping the position.
Arago is trying to control the position but Bohlen postures up.
Arago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bohlen is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohlen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arago is keeping the position for now.

Arago is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bohlen is aware though and is defending well.
Bohlen 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.
Bohlen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen tries to free his leg and advance position but Arago is retaining full guard.

Arago escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bohlen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ivan Arago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arago pulls Bohlen in close to prevent any damage.
Bohlen trying to control the position from guard on top but Arago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bohlen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bohlen is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bohlen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bohlen looking to sit in guard and control but Arago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Arago is looking to work some ground and pound but Bohlen has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arago working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
David Bohlen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arago throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Arago showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bohlen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for David Bohlen!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for David Bohlen!

David Bohlen wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Ivan Arago stepped up to the mic, saying 'He's like a piece of iron.'.