PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilbur Barlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neymar Da Silva Minh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilbur Barlow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barlow
vs
Da Silva Minh

186 cm
18
278 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilbur Barlow!
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, Neymar Da Silva Minh!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Da Silva Minh gets the takedown into side control.
Barlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Da Silva Minh is trying to get an arm triangle but Barlow is defending well.
Barlow is looking to regain half guard here but Da Silva Minh keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Da Silva Minh wants to free his trapped foot but Barlow is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva Minh is trying to control the action in half guard but Barlow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh is taking a breather. Barlow 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.
Da Silva Minh wants to pass to mount but Barlow is defending the position.
Barlow is looking for a sweep. Da Silva Minh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barlow manages to get to full guard.
Da Silva Minh prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet.
Barlow could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Barlow is on top in guard.

Barlow throws an elbow that misses. Da Silva Minh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barlow's guard. Nice move by Da Silva Minh!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barlow controls Da Silva Minh momentarily but Da Silva Minh frees himself.
Barlow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barlow 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.
Da Silva Minh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barlow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barlow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva Minh prevents Barlow from getting back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Da Silva Minh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barlow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Barlow is not content to let Da Silva Minh control the position.
Barlow wants to control but Da Silva Minh postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barlow keeps working.
Barlow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Da Silva Minh off and has taken his back!
Da Silva Minh looks winded!
Da Silva Minh tries to break free.
Da Silva Minh covers up after that shot from Barlow.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Barlow's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Barlow tightening his grip on Da Silva Minh, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barlow lands a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Da Silva Minh scores with a takedown into Barlow's guard.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Barlow to sweep him here.
Da Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Wilbur Barlow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Barlow is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Silva Minh defends well.
Da Silva Minh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Barlow to sweep him here.

Barlow has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Da Silva Minh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Barlow to sweep him here.
Da Silva Minh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Da Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Da Silva Minh throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barlow might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Barlow lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Silva Minh is pulling down on Barlow's head to control his posture.
Da Silva Minh looking for a sweep. Not yet Da Silva Minh, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Da Silva Minh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Da Silva Minh is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Minh keeping moving, preventing Barlow from controlling successfully.
Da Silva Minh 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.
Da Silva Minh controls Barlow momentarily but Barlow frees himself.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva Minh closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barlow did well to prevent Da Silva Minh getting side control.
Barlow tries to kick Da Silva Minh off in order to stand up. Da Silva Minh Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Barlow tries to buck Da Silva Minh off but Da Silva Minh is having none of it.
Da Silva Minh is looking to take a break and control but Barlow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barlow manages to get back to half guard.
Da Silva Minh prevents Barlow from improving his position.
Da Silva Minh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barlow tries to get to full guard but Da Silva Minh has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Barlow manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Barlow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Da Silva Minh is aware though and is defending well.
Da Silva Minh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barlow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Minh manages to get himself to full guard.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilbur Barlow dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Da Silva Minh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barlow tries to get to full guard but Da Silva Minh has control of the leg.
Barlow is trying to control but can't.
Barlow is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barlow taking some punishment here, with Da Silva Minh in his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh prevents Barlow from standing back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barlow tries to roll over but Da Silva Minh keeps him under control.
Barlow moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Barlow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barlow is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Da Silva Minh is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Da Silva Minh gets to his feet - Barlow follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barlow shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva Minh shows good takedown defense.
Da Silva Minh leaves Barlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Barlow tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva Minh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Barlow jumps guard but Da Silva Minh stands there with Barlow around his waist. Barlow gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilbur Barlow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Da Silva Minh clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Da Silva Minh manages to break the clinch.

Barlow tries to sprawl but Da Silva Minh drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Da Silva Minh controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Da Silva Minh connects with a nice short shot to Barlow's temple.
Da Silva Minh is controlling the pace.
Da Silva Minh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barlow tries to get to full guard but Da Silva Minh has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva Minh wants to pass the guard but Barlow is defending well.
Barlow gets full guard.
Da Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Barlow keeps moving.
Da Silva Minh looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Minh trying to control but Barlow is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Da Silva Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barlow has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Barlow!