PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freeman Blackford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagel Johehanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Blackford
vs
Johehanson

200 cm
30
251 lbs
15 - 6 - 1

190 cm
31
285 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cynical Truth Vegas
The Big Kabosh

Cynical Truth Vegas

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 15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freeman Blackford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reagel Johehanson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johehanson tries to clinch there but Blackford circles away.
Blackford misses with a double jab.
Johehanson throws an overhand right that lands on Blackford's shoulder, as Blackford tries to avoid the shot.
Blackford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johehanson dives in for a single leg takedown but Blackford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johehanson leaning against his opponent.
Blackford has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johehanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blackford blocks an uppercut.
Blackford lands with a short shot to the head.

Blackford drags the fight down to the ground.
Johehanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Blackford is retaining full guard.

Blackford looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Blackford wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johehanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Johehanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Blackford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johehanson defends it easily.
Johehanson looking to pass the guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson advances position into side control!
Blackford struggling a bit here.
Blackford takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Blackford is trying to get back to half guard.
Blackford regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blackford is defending against the submission attempts here by Johehanson.

Blackford actively working from the bottom here.
Johehanson prevents Blackford from improving his position.
Johehanson is pressing down on Blackford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blackford is holding on for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johehanson working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson is still trying to improve position.
Blackford wants to control but Johehanson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johehanson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Blackford!
Johehanson prevents Blackford from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice elbow there by Johehanson.
Blackford is looking to improve his position but Johehanson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Reagel Johehanson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Johehanson misses with a takedown
and Blackford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johehanson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blackford as he avoids it easily.
Blackford throws a leg kick which misses Johehanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johehanson tries to avoid it.
Johehanson needs to keep his hands up - Blackford had a free shot at his head there.
Johehanson moves in looking to clinch but Blackford pushes him off.
Blackford throws a big shot that misses.
Johehanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blackford. Blackford obviously looking to wear him down.
Blackford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Blackford tenderised Johehanson's leg. Johehanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blackford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Blackford lands a glancing blow to the side of Johehanson's head.

It looks like Reagel Johehanson has been cut.
Johehanson is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Blackford.
Reagel Johehanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johehanson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Blackford.
Johehanson throws a chopping leg kick but Blackford manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Johehanson ducks under a wild hook from Blackford.
Jab by Blackford.
Blackford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackford connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johehanson. Johehanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johehanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Blackford coming out on top.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackford here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Blackford throws a leg kick that misses.
Blackford cracks the inside of Johehanson's front leg.
Some bone on bone action there as Johehanson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johehanson lands a nice looking body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson wants to clinch but Blackford slips to the side
and Blackford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Blackford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackford looks to score with a jab to the body but Johehanson is just out of range.
Blackford swats away the attempt to clinch by Johehanson.
Blackford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Blackford lands an overhand right.
Blackford lands a jab to the nose.
Blackford is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Blackford as he connects with a hook.
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackford swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johehanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Blackford tries to sprawl out of it but Johehanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blackford manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Freeman Blackford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reagel Johehanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson dodges the punch combination from Blackford.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackford throws a right hand that misses
and Johehanson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johehanson wants to clinch up but Blackford keeps it at a distance.
Johehanson tries to clinch but Blackford moves out of range.
Blackford scores with a leg kick.
Blackford just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackford. Johehanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johehanson throws a sloppy head kick
and Blackford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Freeman Blackford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blackford.
Johehanson misses with a few strikes there.
A punch lands to the side of Johehanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Johehanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johehanson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blackford pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Blackford swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackford tried to score with a low kick but Johehanson checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackford misses the shot to the body.
Johehanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blackford getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freeman Blackford dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reagel Johehanson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Johehanson moves out of range of the leg kick from Blackford.
Johehanson dives in and grabs Blackford's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blackford pushes down on Johehanson's head and hops out.
Blackford darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Blackford lands an impressive looking overhand right. Johehanson doesn't seem phased though.
Blackford throws out a leg kick but Johehanson moves out of range and Blackford only half commits.
Blackford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johehanson darts in trying to clinch
and Blackford counters with a nice leg kick.
Good exchange - Blackford coming out on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackford throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johehanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Blackford lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Freeman Blackford is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackford lands a jab-cross combination.
Johehanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blackford pinned against the cage. Blackford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blackford paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johehanson misses with a looping left.
Blackford stuns Johehanson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johehanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Johehanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Blackford.
A jab from Blackford does it's job there.
Blackford scoring well with a low kick there.
Johehanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blackford.
Blackford is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johehanson can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Blackford lands with a good body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blackford.
Donk. Blackford catches Johehanson right on the button with a cross.
Blackford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Johehanson if he has to take too many more of those.
Blackford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johehanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blackford.
Blackford with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Blackford. Beautiful body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Blackford!
Blackford moves out of range as Johehanson strikes.
Johehanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackford lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johehanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackford jabs Johehanson right on the nose. Johehanson blinks but takes it well.
Johehanson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johehanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Blackford.
Blackford jabs Johehanson right on the nose. Johehanson blinks but takes it well.
Johehanson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackford lands a nice hook to Johehanson's body. Johehanson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Blackford scores with a decent looking hook.
Blackford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johehanson misses with a wild combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blackford.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Johehanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackford.
Blackford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackford lands with a nice body punch.
Johehanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Blackford scores with a shot to the body.
Johehanson misses with a right hand
and Blackford counters with an outside leg kick.
Johehanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blackford.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Blackford.
Johehanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johehanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johehanson tries to close the distance and clinch but Blackford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freeman Blackford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackford 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freeman Blackford!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Freeman Blackford made sure he mentioned The Big Kabosh, along with how happy he was to win his fight.