PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barnes (ranked 5133 p4p, 515 weight class) and Juece Likke (ranked 5356 p4p, 527 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Barnes
vs
Likke

183 cm
25
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juece Likke!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Likke fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barnes to the ground. Likke is now in Barnes's guard.
Likke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Likke.
Likke chips away with some ground and pound.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Likke.
Likke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes controls Likke momentarily but Likke frees himself.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Likke is one step ahead there.
Likke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Barnes is not content to let Likke control the position.
Likke lands a few punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Likke is putting a hurting on Barnes here, landing some big shots from side control.
Likke trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Likke working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Likke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Likke decides to stand back up. Likke steps back and let's Barnes get back to his feet.
Likke moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Likke.
Likke throws a one two combo.

Likke moves into the clinch successfully.

Likke has picked Barnes up - he's going for a ride! Likke dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes gets full guard.
Barnes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Likke's guard.

Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Likke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Likke wants to stand up but Barnes is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control but Likke is working from the bottom.
Likke is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Likke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Likke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Likke scoring with some ground and pound.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.

Likke got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barnes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Likke has managed to get both his arms back between Barnes's legs - danger averted.
Likke is stalling in the full guard.
Likke trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Likke works over Barnes with some ground and pound from guard.
Likke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Likke doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Likke manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Likke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Barnes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Likke is one step ahead there.
Likke wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Likke landing some decent shots from guard.
Likke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Likke keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juece Likke dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Barnes gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Likke postures up.
Likke sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Likke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Likke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Likke postures up and lands a big shot to Barnes's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likke passes into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Likke lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Likke scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes is pressing down on Likke's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Likke must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Likke is one step ahead there.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
Likke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Likke gets to his feet. Barnes looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Likke doesn't seem phased though.

Likke closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Likke lands in his opponent's guard.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Likke has passed into side control.
Barnes takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Barnes taking a bit of punishment here - Likke scoring with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Likke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.

Likke decides to stand back up.
Likke moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Likke is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes jabs Likke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes.
Barnes throws a head kick that Likke semi-blocks.

Likke has Barnes up against the cage in a clinch.

Likke is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barnes can't fight it off and eventually Likke manages to take the fight to the floor. Barnes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to control the position but Likke postures up.

Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Likke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Likke but Likke pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Likke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Barnes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Likke to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Likke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Likke stands and steps away. Barnes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Likke.
Barnes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Likke. That did some damage!
Likke takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnes.
Likke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juece Likke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Barnes jabs Likke to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Likke misses with the combination.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Likke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Likke fails in his attempt to clinch.
Likke moves out of range as Barnes strikes.

Likke darts in and clinches Barnes up against the cage.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes taking a breather.

Likke gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Likke seems content to control.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Likke sits in half guard.
Barnes is looking to control Likke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Barnes avoid being mounted?
Barnes gets back to full guard.
Likke won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
Likke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Likke is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Likke lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Likke is proving a slippery customer.
Likke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Likke working some strikes from top position.
Likke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Likke lands a couple of digs.
Likke content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Likke landing some decent shots from guard.

Barnes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Likke can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Juece Likke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Likke distracts Barnes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Likke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barnes dives on top into guard.

Barnes wants to control from the top but Likke keeps moving.
Frank Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Likke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Likke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Likke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Likke controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barnes tries to roll over but Likke keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juece Likke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Likke 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Juece Likke!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Juece Likke!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Juece Likke!

Juece Likke wins by unanimous decision!