PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Knox Yodsenklai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsenklai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Traditional Wai Kru. Barnes comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Yodsenklai
vs
Barnes

175 cm
27
165 lbs
14 - 7 - 1

178 cm
22
160 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Knox Yodsenklai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mike Barnes!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsenklai throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
Yodsenklai wants to clinch up but Barnes keeps it at a distance.
Barnes misses with a leg kick.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Yodsenklai is looking to clinch.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yodsenklai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Yodsenklai's head back.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Yodsenklai counters with a low kick, right behind Barnes 's knee.

Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yodsenklai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Barnes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Yodsenklai to stand up.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yodsenklai.
Barnes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Barnes rushes Yodsenklai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yodsenklai takes a shot to the head.
Barnes blocks an elbow strike from Yodsenklai.
Barnes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Yodsenklai.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Yodsenklai misses with an elbow over the top.
Yodsenklai lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
Barnes stalling in the clinch.
Barnes is working Yodsenklai over against the cage.
Barnes lands a body punch.
Yodsenklai landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yodsenklai is breathing heavily.
Yodsenklai with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yodsenklai managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Yodsenklai throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yodsenklai or not.
Barnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes is stalling here.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yodsenklai is keeping busy.
Stalling in the clinch from Barnes.
Barnes avoids the elbow strike from Yodsenklai, against the cage.
Yodsenklai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Yodsenklai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Barnes.
A shot in the inside from Barnes.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yodsenklai.
Barnes trying to stall but Yodsenklai improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodsenklai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Yodsenklai backs away looking to recover.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.

Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yodsenklai gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Yodsenklai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Barnes working Yodsenklai over with knees to the body.
Barnes taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Barnes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yodsenklai.
Barnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Yodsenklai manages to get underhooks.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
Barnes cracks Yodsenklai with a nice body shot.
Barnes goes for a takedown attempt but Yodsenklai pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Yodsenklai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnes works Yodsenklai's body with a nice hook.
Barnes lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes scores with a jab. Yodsenklai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes punishes Yodsenklai's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes thumps Yodsenklai with a low kick.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but Barnes moves away
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yodsenklai throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes's cut.
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.

Barnes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yodsenklai tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.

Yodsenklai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yodsenklai to the mat. Yodsenklai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodsenklai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yodsenklai is pulling down on Barnes's head. It's preventing any offense from Barnes, at least for the moment.
Barnes pushing down on Yodsenklai's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Barnes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barnes works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yodsenklai keeps working.
Barnes tries to move to mount but Yodsenklai blocks the move with his legs.

Barnes decides to stand back up. Barnes steps back and let's Yodsenklai get back to his feet.
Yodsenklai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
Yodsenklai doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yodsenklai. That's going to slow Barnes down.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with an outside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yodsenklai darts in trying to clinch
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Yodsenklai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barnes lands a nice hook to Yodsenklai's body. Yodsenklai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yodsenklai rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes throws a series of strikes that have Yodsenklai backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Yodsenklai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yodsenklai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Yodsenklai sprawls well.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsenklai.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes lands with a slapping head kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A left hand lands to the body for Barnes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes lands a head kick. Yodsenklai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yodsenklai.
Barnes takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yodsenklai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mike Barnes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Yodsenklai's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yodsenklai at a distance.
Knox Yodsenklai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Barnes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yodsenklai's half guard.

Barnes decides to stand up.
Barnes connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes cracks a nice hook into Yodsenklai's ribs.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes's cut.
That's time! Yodsenklai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yodsenklai. Yodsenklai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Yodsenklai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Barnes rushes Yodsenklai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barnes is trying to maintain a safe position but Yodsenklai gets an underhook and turns Barnes into the cage.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes digs a right hand into Yodsenklai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yodsenklai's gas tank.
Yodsenklai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes is leaning against Yodsenklai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yodsenklai managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Good body shot from Barnes.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodsenklai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barnes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yodsenklai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes scoring well with a low kick there.

Barnes moves into the clinch successfully.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Yodsenklai or not.
A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
Barnes works on Yodsenklai's body with a couple of short punches.
Barnes presses Yodsenklai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick lands from Barnes.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsenklai moves out of range easily.
Yodsenklai stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yodsenklai wants it to stay on the feet.
Knox Yodsenklai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yodsenklai.
Knox Yodsenklai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yodsenklai checks it well.
Yodsenklai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
Yodsenklai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Yodsenklai thinking.
Barnes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yodsenklai.
A jab from Barnes finds it's way through Yodsenklai's defenses.
Knox Yodsenklai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Barnes.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yodsenklai's hands.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Barnes.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Yodsenklai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes throws a sloppy head kick and Yodsenklai moves out of range easily.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yodsenklai.
Yodsenklai walks into a left hand.
Yodsenklai throws a looping overhand right but Barnes ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
Barnes lands a high kick!
Barnes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Barnes lands a jab to Yodsenklai's midsection.
Good leg kick by Barnes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barnes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yodsenklai closes the distance looking to clinch
and Barnes counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes jabs Yodsenklai right on the nose. Yodsenklai blinks but takes it well.
Barnes is looking to slow Yodsenklai down with leg kicks.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Barnes pushes Yodsenklai up against the cage in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barnes scores with a hook to the body.
Yodsenklai missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yodsenklai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yodsenklai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Barnes.
Mike Barnes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Barnes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Barnes!