PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Beavis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Beavis

188 cm
26
199 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
26
193 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Beavis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Beavis drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.

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

Johnson has managed to clinch.

Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Beavis ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Good shot there by Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beavis paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Johnson clinches up with Beavis and pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beavis circles away from the clinch attempt.

Johnson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beavis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Beavis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Beavis stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnson's efforts to push away.
Beavis jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Beavis around his waist. Beavis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.

It looks like Kevin Beavis has been cut.
Beavis jumps guard but Johnson stands there with Beavis around his waist. Beavis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Beavis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson trying to hold on to Beavis's head to control him but Beavis postures up.

Beavis is working for a kimura but Johnson is defending it quite comfortably.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beavis is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Beavis from controlling successfully.

Johnson pushes Beavis off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Beavis with that takedown attempt.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beavis fails with the takedown

and Johnson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Beavis's guard now.
Beavis working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Beavis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Johnson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Johnson gets a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike from Beavis.

Johnson breaks the clinch.

Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beavis's guard.
Johnson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson stops Beavis from standing up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beavis trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Beavis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beavis off to one side.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Beavis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch up but Beavis circles away and keeps his distance.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson cracks Beavis with an open hand slap.
Johnson tries to clinch there but Beavis circles away.
A head kick misses from Beavis.
Beavis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Johnson scores with a takedown into Beavis's guard.
Johnson lands a couple of elbows.
Beavis trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beavis, up you get!
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Johnson rushes Beavis and presses him up against the cage.

Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beavis throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Beavis wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Beavis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Beavis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Beavis gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beavis wants to stall.
Beavis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Johnson walks away with a smile on his face. Beavis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.

Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Beavis tries to bench press Johnson off him but Johnson keeps the position.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beavis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Johnson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beavis is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson working away.
Beavis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Johnson's best efforts.
Beavis tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is taking a breather. Beavis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Beavis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Beavis trying to hold on to Johnson's head to control him but Johnson postures up.

Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Beavis looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Johnson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Beavis's cut.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Beavis shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Beavis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Johnson wants to control but Beavis postures up.
Beavis working the ground and pound but Johnson is defending the strikes.
Johnson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Beavis is trying to control but can't.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Johnson decides to stand and escape the position.
Johnson scores with a head kick. Beavis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beavis doesn't manage to clinch there - Johnson circles away.
Beavis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beavis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beavis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beavis wants it to stay on the feet.
Beavis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beavis checks a leg kick.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Beavis's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Johnson.
Beavis moves to clinch but Johnson breaks away

and Johnson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Johnson.
Beavis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Beavis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Beavis.
Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beavis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Johnson tries to clinch but Beavis moves out of range.
Beavis fails to land the takedown.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Beavis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beavis is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson trying to control but Beavis is having none of it.
Johnson unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Beavis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Beavis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Anthony Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beavis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Johnson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beavis keeps working.
Beavis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Johnson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beavis is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Kevin Beavis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Johnson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.