PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lane Keller (ranked 4095 p4p, 2896 weight class) and Miguel Likens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Keller
vs
Likens

170 cm
18
143
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
130
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lane Keller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Likens!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Keller misses.

Likens shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Likens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Likens trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Likens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Likens drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Likens jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Likens trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Likens controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Likens is controlling him.
Likens keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Keller's head.
Likens distracts Keller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Likens decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Keller connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Likens connects with an inside leg kick.
Keller lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Likens is rocked!
Likens moves out of range as Keller strikes.
Likens is still on wobbly legs! Can Keller finish him?

Likens shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Likens showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Likens decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Likens seems to have recovered his senses.
Likens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keller.
Likens defending well as Keller loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Likens shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Keller napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Likens is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Keller is trying to escape and Likens transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Keller is forced to tap! Nice work there by Likens! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Likens!