PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Anthony (ranked 23717 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cleon Johnson (ranked 24814 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Anthony
vs
Johnson

161 cm
23
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

192 cm
26
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dusty Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Anthony counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Anthony slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Johnson tries to kick Anthony off in order to stand up. Anthony Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Johnson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Johnson showing good submission defense here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony missing with strikes.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Anthony has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Anthony lands with a hammerfist to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Anthony is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Johnson is trying to shake Anthony off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Anthony won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Anthony really is a fat lump.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Johnson is defending well.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anthony tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.

Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Anthony is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Anthony unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson working aggressively here.
Anthony is trying to drag Johnson to the mat but Johnson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.

Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Anthony saw that one coming.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Anthony, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson stuns Anthony with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Johnson lands but Anthony takes it in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cleon Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anthony's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Anthony takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dusty Anthony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Anthony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anthony gets a clinch.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anthony has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johnson. Johnson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Anthony. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.

Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Anthony in a clinch.
Anthony fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
Anthony prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.

Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Anthony is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Johnson throws a combination. Anthony tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Anthony closes the distance and clinches.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Anthony is controlling the position.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.

Anthony manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Anthony manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Johnson lands a high kick!
Anthony dodges the punch combination from Johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Anthony swinging wildly here.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a nice body kick.

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Anthony pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anthony has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Johnson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Anthony is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Johnson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleon Johnson 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!

Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anthony takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body.
Anthony went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Anthony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anthony clinches with his opponent.
Anthony tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Johnson wants to break free but Anthony has control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anthony tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries to break free but Anthony pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson lands an elbow inside that Anthony shrugs off.

It looks like Dusty Anthony has been cut.

Anthony breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson cracks Anthony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anthony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Johnson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Anthony down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Anthony off the cage and back into range.
Johnson misses with a double jab

and Anthony holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Anthony jumps guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Johnson working hard to break the clinch.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson lands a jab to Anthony's midsection.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anthony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johnson manages to circle out of the way.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Anthony has taken the fight to the clinch.
Johnson is looking to control Anthony's arms but Anthony gets an underhook and turns him. Now Johnson has his back to the cage.

Anthony breaks from the clinch.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anthony showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Cleon Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Johnson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Johnson instigates a clinch.

Johnson gets control of Anthony's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Anthony keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Anthony connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anthony missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dusty Anthony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleon Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anthony postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleon Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleon Johnson!