PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Anthony
vs
Johnson

196 cm
26
273 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

210 cm
28
270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Anthony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johnson fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anthony on his heels. He'll look to pass Anthony's guard now, I'm sure.

Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Anthony is having none of it.
Johnson tries to stand and escape but Anthony is controlling the position.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anthony is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.

Anthony actively working from the bottom here.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Johnson is looking for a kimura here.

Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Anthony defends it well.

Anthony is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Johnson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anthony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Johnson.

Johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Anthony is defending well.

Johnson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anthony gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Anthony's guard.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Anthony is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Anthony is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anthony swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anthony could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Anthony is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Anthony is keeping the position.

Anthony has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anthony had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson wants to get up but he can't break Anthony's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Johnson advances to half guard.
It looks like Johnson is going to stand back up.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Anthony looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Stephen Anthony will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Johnson drives through with a takedown into Anthony's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Anthony looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Anthony keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Anthony has his feet on Johnson's thighs here. He's pushed Johnson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Johnson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stephen Anthony!