Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 18, 2017

#R1#
Machida swings for the body but Da Silva Minh moves out of range.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Machida connects with a body shot.
Machida connects with a looping right hand.
Machida lands a right hook to the body.
Machida throws a low kick but Da Silva Minh avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida connects with a body shot that sends Da Silva Minh's belly button to the back.#T1#
A big left from Machida misses.
Da Silva Minh chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Machida is looking to land body kicks.
Da Silva Minh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Machida 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.
Da Silva Minh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Da Silva Minh walks straight into a right hand from Machida - that's dropped him! Machida jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Da Silva Minh from any more punishment! Da Silva Minh complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renzo Machida!
Our winner, Renzo Machida, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2017

#R1#
Al Rashad has his takedown stuffed
letting Da Silva Minh counter with a right hand.
Al Rashad is looking to score with low kicks.
Al Rashad has been working on his balance at Archon Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Da Silva Minh.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Al Rashad has knocked Da Silva Minh down with a huge combo! Al Rashad steps away and waves a wobbly Da Silva Minh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Al Rashad shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Da Silva Minh counters with a leg kick.
Al Rashad takes a swing at Da Silva Minh's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva Minh throws a counter combo.
Al Rashad walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Da Silva Minh drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Al Rashad swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Da Silva Minh's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salah Al Rashad!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2017

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Tigiev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tigiev lands an overhand right.
Da Silva Minh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Da Silva Minh is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tigiev! Da Silva Minh is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sarmat Tigiev!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2017

#R1#
Jab by Carman.
Carman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carman misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva Minh attempts a counter takedown but Carman avoids it well and moves away.
Da Silva Minh moves out of range as Carman throws a body kick.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carman manages to circle out of the way.
Carman digs a good hook to Da Silva Minh's body.
Carman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva Minh circles away quickly and effectively.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter the offense by Carman and move into the clinch.
Carman misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva Minh thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Carman lands with a good body shot.
Carman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Da Silva Minh moves out of range as Carman throws a body kick.
Da Silva Minh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Carman misses with a combination
and Da Silva Minh counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carman throws an overhand right that lands on Da Silva Minh's shoulder, as Da Silva Minh tries to avoid the shot.
Carman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva Minh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carman misses with a combination #TD#
and Da Silva Minh decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carman's guard.#T2#
Da Silva Minh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Da Silva Minh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carman wants to stand but Da Silva Minh is controlling the position.
Carman wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva Minh passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva Minh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Carman's head.
Carman looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva Minh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Carman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #ES2#
Carman pushes Da Silva Minh off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Carman lands with a nice body kick.
Da Silva Minh checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Da Silva Minh avoids the head kick by Carman.
Carman swinging wildly here.
A jab from Carman misses.
Da Silva Minh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carman sprawls and moves away.
Carman throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a single leg into guard. Carman didn't expect that.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Carman to get back to his feet. #T4#
Da Silva Minh trying to control but Carman is working from the bottom. #ES2#
Carman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Carman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Da Silva Minh goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Da Silva Minh pulls Carman into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva Minh is on top in guard. #REVR#
Da Silva Minh stops Carman from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Carman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Carman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Da Silva Minh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Carman lands a head kick!
Neymar Da Silva Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva Minh avoids the head kick by Carman.
Da Silva Minh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carman looks to land a body kick but Da Silva Minh moved away.
Carman misses with a hook. Da Silva Minh ducked under it nicely.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Carman manages to circle out of the way.
Da Silva Minh has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Carman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Da Silva Minh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Da Silva Minh leaning against his opponent.
Carman slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC2#
Carman breaks the clinch.
Duane Carman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carman misses with a kick to the body.
Carman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Minh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carman throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva Minh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Carman thinking.
Carman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carman throws a body shot but no joy.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Carman looks to land a combination but Da Silva Minh avoids it well.
Carman misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva Minh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carman sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Carman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Carman throws a head kick that misses
and Da Silva Minh counters with a one-two to the body.
Carman throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva Minh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've been hearing that Da Silva Minh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Carman is trying to stand.
Da Silva Minh thows a huge punch but Carman dodges it nicely.
Da Silva Minh is looking to stall here but Carman recovers full guard.
Da Silva Minh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carman is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Da Silva Minh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Carman pushes Da Silva Minh off and gets back to his feet.
Carman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva Minh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Carman does no damage.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick by Carman misses #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. #T4#
Da Silva Minh is trying to pull guard but Carman has him pressed against the cage.
Carman can't break the clinch.
Da Silva Minh taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Da Silva Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carman smiles and moves away.
Carman throws a low kick, looking for Da Silva Minh's leg but Da Silva Minh calmly moves out of range.
Da Silva Minh moves out of range of the body kick.
Carman looks to land a body kick but Da Silva Minh moved away.
Carman throws a head kick but Da Silva Minh moves out of range.
Da Silva Minh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Carman throws a wild body kick that Da Silva Minh sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duane Carman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Carman misses with a head kick.
Da Silva Minh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Good work by Da Silva Minh as he checks the leg kick.
A jab lands there for Carman.
Carman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Da Silva Minh's head.
Carman misses with a leg kick
and Da Silva Minh counters with a series of strikes. Carman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carman just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Silva Minh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Carman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carman looks to throw a body kick
and Da Silva Minh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Carman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Carman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carman throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Carman misses with a body kick.
Da Silva Minh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Silva Minh dodges the punch combination from Carman.
It looked like Da Silva Minh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Carman misses with a head kick.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Carman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Carman misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva Minh throws a quick counter head kick but Carman was just out of range.
Carman throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
Da Silva Minh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carman smiles and moves away.
Da Silva Minh takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duane Carman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Carman throws a wild body kick that Da Silva Minh sees coming a mile off.
Carman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carman lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Silva Minh backs up against the cage.
Carman misses with a body kick.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Carman throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
Carman wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva Minh won't allow it.
Da Silva Minh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T3#
Carman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Da Silva Minh breaks from the clinch.
Da Silva Minh avoids the body shot from Carman.
Da Silva Minh attempts a counter takedown but Carman avoids it well and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Carman.
Da Silva Minh takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Da Silva Minh avoids the head kick by Carman.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter the offense by Carman and move into the clinch.
Carman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Silva Minh attempts a counter takedown but Carman avoids it well and moves away.
A nice combination there by Carman.
Carman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Da Silva Minh is out of range and Carman settles back down. #T4#
Carman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Da Silva Minh takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Da Silva Minh moves away from the strike by Carman.
Da Silva Minh feinted with a counter takedown.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Carman misses with a low kick.
Da Silva Minh lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Carman fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva Minh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carman throws a head kick but Da Silva Minh moves out of range.
Carman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Da Silva Minh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Neymar Da Silva Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Duane Carman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Da Silva Minh ducks right into an uppercut from Carman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Duane Carman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Carman 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duane Carman!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 101
Date: Mar 05, 2017

#R1#
Duffy looks to land a combination. Da Silva Minh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duffy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDa Silva Minh.
Duffy misses with a double jab #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh.
Come on Da Silva Minh - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Da Silva Minh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva Minh obliges.#TD#
Da Silva Minh successfully pulls guard.
Da Silva Minh has a closed guard, preventing Duffy from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duffy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Duffy manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T1#
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy jabs at Da Silva Minh's body.
Da Silva Minh slips under a jab.
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Duffy to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Duffy pushes Da Silva Minh off and gets back to his feet.
Duffy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Da Silva Minh on the side of the head.#T2#
Da Silva Minh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duffy lands with a nice combination. Da Silva Minh backs away looking to recover.
Nice straight punches there by Duffy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duffy.
Duffy tries to bum rush Da Silva Minh with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Minh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva Minh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Duffy cracks Da Silva Minh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Duffy misses with a double jab #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T3#
Da Silva Minh has Duffy pressed against the cage, preventing Duffy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Da Silva Minh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Silva Minh looking to control.
Duffy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva Minh is proving hard to escape from. #ES#
Da Silva Minh manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Duffy sizes up Da Silva Minh with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Duffy throws a right hand that Da Silva Minh ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva Minh also avoids with ease.
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Silva Minh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duffy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Da Silva Minh dodges the punch combination from Duffy.
Da Silva Minh is looking for a counter combo.
Da Silva Minh seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T4#
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Duffy looks to move away, Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combo but Duffy just gets out of the way.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
As Duffy looks to move away, Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combo but Duffy just gets out of the way.
Phil Duffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Da Silva Minh is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Duffy.
Duffy lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Da Silva Minh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duffy looks winded!
Duffy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Duffy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duffy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDa Silva Minh.
Duffy throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Da Silva Minh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duffy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva Minh counters with a straight right hand.
Duffy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duffy falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Da Silva Minh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Duffy tries to circle away but Da Silva Minh has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duffy working hard to break the clinch.
Duffy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Da Silva Minh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Da Silva Minh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Duffy gets to his feet - Da Silva Minh follows without any prompting. #T1#
Duffy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duffy swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva Minh keeps control of Duffy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Da Silva Minh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phil Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Duffy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duffy stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva Minh. #BC#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva Minh seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T2#
Duffy misses with a straight right.
Da Silva Minh slips a jab and a cross from Duffy.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Duffy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duffy misses with a combination #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh. #TD#
Da Silva Minh wants the takedown. Duffy is fighting it off but Da Silva Minh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Duffy's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Minh is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Da Silva Minh is looking to work some ground and pound but Duffy has wrist control.
Duffy is looking to stand up but Da Silva Minh isn't so interested in that idea.
Da Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet but Da Silva Minh is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3##ES2#
Duffy pushes Da Silva Minh off and scrambles back to his feet.
Duffy throws a right hand that Da Silva Minh ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva Minh also avoids with ease.
Duffy takes a swing at Da Silva Minh's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva Minh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duffy tries to bum rush Da Silva Minh with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Minh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duffy throws an off balance right hand
and Da Silva Minh counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Silva Minh moves away.#T4#
Da Silva Minh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duffy throws out the jab.
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter by clinching up but Duffy breaks away and moves out of range.
Duffy looks to throw the jab but Da Silva Minh is out of range.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Da Silva Minh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duffy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duffy duly obliges.
Da Silva Minh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Da Silva Minh avoids nicely.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
Duffy throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva Minh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duffy really felt that one!
Duffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by clinching up. #TD#
Da Silva Minh pulls guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Neymar Da Silva Minh will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy misses with a combination
and Da Silva Minh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duffy really felt that one!
Da Silva Minh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Duffy. Those never looked like landing.
Duffy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Da Silva Minh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duffy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Duffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch.
Da Silva Minh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duffy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Da Silva Minh jumps guard and drags Duffy to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva Minh looking to control.
Duffy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Da Silva Minh is proving hard to escape from. #T1##SU2#
Duffy gets to his feet. Da Silva Minh looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Da Silva Minh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Da Silva Minh is looking for a counter combo.
Da Silva Minh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Duffy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Da Silva Minh slips a jab and a cross from Duffy.
Da Silva Minh is looking for a counter combo.
Duffy misses with a combination
and Da Silva Minh counters with a leg kick.
Duffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Duffy misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva Minh feinted with a counter takedown.
Duffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Da Silva Minh avoids them all with ease.
Duffy scores with a nice right hand.
Da Silva Minh slips a jab and a cross from Duffy.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter with a takedown but Duffy is quick to defend against it.
Duffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva Minh.
Neymar Da Silva Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Da Silva Minh moves out of range.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Duffy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Duffy falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by clinching up.
Da Silva Minh has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Duffy after a bit of a struggle.
Duffy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Da Silva Minh blocking some punches.
Da Silva Minh misses with a hook to the ribs.
Da Silva Minh wants to take the fight to the mat but Duffy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neymar Da Silva Minh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Da Silva Minh counters with a solid body kick.
Jab from Duffy.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Da Silva Minh feinted with a counter takedown.
Duffy throws a combination. Da Silva Minh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
Duffy throws a right hand that Da Silva Minh ducks under and follows up with a left that Da Silva Minh also avoids with ease.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Duffy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Silva Minh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duffy tries to bum rush Da Silva Minh with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Minh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duffy misses with a double jab #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duffy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Duffy!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 99
Date: Feb 26, 2017

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Belto, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Belto there.
Belto cracks Da Silva Minh with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Da Silva Minh falls to his knees and Belto doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Belto!
Post fight, Vito Belto stared into the camera and said 'You make losing look easy!'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 97
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Zahav cracks Da Silva Minh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva Minh to stand back up!
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahav misses with a body punch #CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
A short right from Zahav. #ROC2#
Da Silva Minh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Minh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Da Silva Minh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zahav has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahav.
Zahav stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva Minh.
Zahav lands a big right hand that drops Da Silva Minh! The killer instinct kicks in and Zahav finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zahav!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 88
Date: Jan 07, 2017

#R1#
Mo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #KD#
Mo cracks Da Silva Minh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva Minh to stand back up!#ROC#
Da Silva Minh is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Neymar Da Silva Minh has been cut.
Mo lands a nice shot to the body.
Da Silva Minh is still on wobbly legs! Can Mo finish him?
Mo fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Da Silva Minh out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jan Mo!
A relieved looking Jan Mo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Zahav misses with a double jab.
Zahav falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zahav holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Da Silva Minh is looking to advance position but Zahav won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahav controlling the position for now.
Zahav's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Silva Minh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zahav is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Da Silva Minh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh tries to stand and escape but Zahav is controlling the position.
Zahav is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zahav trying to hold on to Da Silva Minh's head to control him but Da Silva Minh postures up.
Zahav has his hands clasped together around Da Silva Minh's back. He's all about the action.
Da Silva Minh is thwarting Zahav's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva Minh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zahav is holding on to half guard well.
Da Silva Minh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahav desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zahav's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zahav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zahav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Zahav.
Da Silva Minh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zahav fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Da Silva Minh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Da Silva Minh looks to clinch but Zahav throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Da Silva Minh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 76
Date: Nov 17, 2016

#R1#
Duffy scores with a nice right hand.
Duffy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh is looking to counter the offense by Duffy and move into the clinch.
Duffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva Minh is looking for a counter combo.
Duffy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Da Silva Minh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duffy!
Da Silva Minh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Da Silva Minh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Da Silva Minh moves out of range.
Da Silva Minh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duffy throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Da Silva Minh is trying to control the action in half guard but Duffy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duffy is trying to stand up here but Da Silva Minh is controlling him well.
Duffy is not content to let Da Silva Minh control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva Minh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duffy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Da Silva Minh has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Da Silva Minh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duffy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Da Silva Minh.
Da Silva Minh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duffy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duffy wants to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Duffy makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Duffy lands an overhand right.#T2#
Duffy scores with a one two! Da Silva Minh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duffy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Da Silva Minh momentarily.
Da Silva Minh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duffy finds it's way round the side to connect with Da Silva Minh's head.
Da Silva Minh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duffy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva Minh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duffy is working the combinations to good effect here.
Duffy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Silva Minh makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Duffy really felt that one!
Duffy tries to bum rush Da Silva Minh with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Minh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva Minh attempts a counter takedown but Duffy avoids it well and moves away.
Phil Duffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Duffy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duffy feints a jab promting Da Silva Minh to slip. Duffy then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Da Silva Minh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Duffy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Da Silva Minh was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Da Silva Minh throws a counter high kick but Duffy was just alert enough to avoid it.
Duffy connects with a jab.
Duffy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva Minh attempts a counter takedown but Duffy avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva Minh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duffy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Duffy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva Minh.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Minh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Da Silva Minh feinted with a counter takedown.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy looks winded!
Duffy throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Duffy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Duffy stuns Da Silva Minh with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duffy tries to bum rush Da Silva Minh with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva Minh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Da Silva Minh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Da Silva Minh avoids nicely.
Duffy throws a right hand that misses
and Da Silva Minh counters with a head kick.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Da Silva Minh avoids nicely.
Da Silva Minh throwing a counter right hand but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Da Silva Minh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Da Silva Minh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Duffy looks to move away, Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combo but Duffy just gets out of the way.
Phil Duffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh.
Duffy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Da Silva Minh lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.#TD#
Da Silva Minh jumps into guard, dragging Duffy to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva Minh has his hands on Duffy's head, controlling the position.
Da Silva Minh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Da Silva Minh tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Duffy is looking to stand up but Da Silva Minh won't let him.
Duffy preventing the sweep.
Duffy wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva Minh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Da Silva Minh controls Duffy momentarily but Duffy frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duffy tries to stand but Da Silva Minh is controlling from the bottom.
Duffy wants to stand and escape but instead Da Silva Minh has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Da Silva Minh wants to control from the top but Duffy keeps moving.
Da Silva Minh is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duffy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
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.#SU#
Da Silva Minh gets to his feet - Duffy follows without any prompting.
Duffy connects with a body shot.
No joy there for Duffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duffy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Da Silva Minh stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duffy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Silva Minh.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Da Silva Minh appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Duffy misses with a double jab
and Da Silva Minh counters with a head kick. #T3#
Duffy jabs Da Silva Minh right on the nose. Da Silva Minh blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Duffy. Those never looked like landing.
Da Silva Minh thinks about countering with a head kick.
Duffy misses with a double jab
and Da Silva Minh counters with a good low kick that Duffy was not able to check.
Duffy scores with a one two! Da Silva Minh had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva Minh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duffy.
Da Silva Minh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duffy digs a good hook to Da Silva Minh's body.
Da Silva Minh takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Duffy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Silva Minh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Da Silva Minh looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Neymar Da Silva Minh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Minh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duffy.
Duffy throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva Minh counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Duffy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Duffy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy wants to break free but Da Silva Minh has control.
Duffy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Silva Minh.
Da Silva Minh looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Da Silva Minh stalling. #BC#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
Da Silva Minh scores with a knee to the head. #TD#
Da Silva Minh pulls Duffy into guard.
Duffy is looking to stand up but Da Silva Minh won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva Minh is on top in guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil Duffy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Phil Duffy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Duffy misses with a hook.
Da Silva Minh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Duffy looks to land a combination. Da Silva Minh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Da Silva Minh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Da Silva Minh avoids them all with ease.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duffy misses with a double jab #CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
Da Silva Minh is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duffy is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Duffy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Duffy scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Duffy misses with an uppercut. Da Silva Minh saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Silva Minh misses the target.
Duffy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Silva Minh takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Duffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Duffy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Da Silva Minh is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duffy.
Duffy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left and a right from Duffy both land. Nice combination.
Duffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by clinching up.
Duffy tries to break the clinch but Da Silva Minh is controlling the position. #TD#
Da Silva Minh pulls guard successfully.
Da Silva Minh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Duffy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Da Silva Minh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Duffy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Da Silva Minh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Da Silva Minh is on top in guard. #REVR#
Da Silva Minh controlling from the top position.
Duffy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Duffy manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Duffy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Duffy misses with a double jab
and Da Silva Minh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duffy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Duffy throws a combination. Da Silva Minh tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Duffy throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh.
Duffy can't break the clinch. #TD#
Da Silva Minh manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Da Silva Minh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Duffy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##ES2#
Duffy has his feet on Da Silva Minh's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duffy duly obliges.
Duffy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva Minh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Silva Minh backs up against the cage.
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Da Silva Minh throws a big counter combination but Duffy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Neymar Da Silva Minh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Duffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Duffy connects with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Duffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duffy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Duffy!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 72
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Wainamoinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Da Silva Minh moves forwards but Wainamoinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wainamoinen lands a right hook to the body.
Wainamoinen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wainamoinen. Beautiful body shot.
Da Silva Minh is breathing heavily.
Wainamoinen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva Minh circles away quickly and effectively.
Wainamoinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Wainamoinen gets a clinch.
Wainamoinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wainamoinen scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Wainamoinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Da Silva Minh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Da Silva Minh drops to his knees and Wainamoinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Veikkko Wainamoinen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2016

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rowland tries to clinch but Da Silva Minh is having none of it.
Rowland tries to clinch up but Da Silva Minh circles away and keeps his distance.
Da Silva Minh has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rowland with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a single leg into guard. Rowland didn't expect that.
Da Silva Minh trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rowland's guard.
Rowland 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rowland could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Rowland working for a triangle but Da Silva Minh defends it easily.
Da Silva Minh wants to get up but he can't break Rowland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
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 slips nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Da Silva Minh working the head and body with strikes.
Rowland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Da Silva Minh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rowland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Rowland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Da Silva Minh is one step ahead there.
Rowland throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Da Silva Minh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Da Silva Minh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rowland misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Da Silva Minh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rowland is looking to clinch.
Rowland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva Minh swivels and escapes.
Da Silva Minh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benito Rowland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva Minh avoids the head kick by Rowland.
Da Silva Minh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rowland is defended easily by Da Silva Minh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Da Silva Minh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rowland throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rowland taking a breather.
Rowland working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Silva Minh obliges.
Rowland wants to get back to striking at distance but Da Silva Minh won't allow it.
Da Silva Minh keeps control of Rowland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Silva Minh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Benito Rowland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowland looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Silva Minh tries to counter with a clinch but Rowland shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowland throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Da Silva Minh breaks from the clinch.
Rowland tries a head kick but it misses.
Rowland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Da Silva Minh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva Minh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rowland throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Da Silva Minh counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Da Silva Minh. #TD2#
Da Silva Minh tightens his grip and picks Rowland up, before dumping him to the ground. Rowland manages to land in guard.
Rowland keeping full guard, as Da Silva Minh tries to pass.
Da Silva Minh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rowland working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Da Silva Minh landing with the ground and pound.
Da Silva Minh stays in close to Rowland's body and controls the position.
Da Silva Minh pushes down on Rowland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Da Silva Minh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Rowland.
Da Silva Minh stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Rowland wants to get back to full guard.
Rowland gets back to full guard.
Da Silva Minh lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Rowland looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Da Silva Minh passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Da Silva Minh stalling. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Da Silva Minh trying to control from half guard but Rowland is working away.
Ground and pound from Da Silva Minh. #CUT2#
It looks like Benito Rowland has been cut.
Da Silva Minh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rowland defending well though.
Rowland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Da Silva Minh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Rowland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Da Silva Minh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Rowland's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Da Silva Minh swats away the attempt to clinch by Rowland.
Rowland throws a leg kick
and Da Silva Minh counters with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rowland drives through and clinches with Da Silva Minh against the cage.
Da Silva Minh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rowland is trying to break the clinch but Da Silva Minh has him pressed against the cage. #T1##BC#
Rowland manages to break the clinch.
Rowland misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rowland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Da Silva Minh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rowland is trying to control the position but Da Silva Minh postures up. #SUB2#
Da Silva Minh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Da Silva Minh stopping the sweep attempt from Rowland.#T2#
Rowland is working hard here to advance position.
Da Silva Minh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rowland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control but Rowland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rowland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Da Silva Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rowland tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a single leg into guard. Rowland didn't expect that. #T3#
Da Silva Minh throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva Minh stopping the sweep attempt from Rowland.
Rowland has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Da Silva Minh has passed into side control. #SU2#
Da Silva Minh stands up and beckons Rowland to his feet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rowland tries to close the distance and clinch but Da Silva Minh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva Minh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rowland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Da Silva Minh's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Silva Minh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Silva Minh wants it to stay on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Da Silva Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva Minh 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Da Silva Minh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2016

#R1##CL2#
Da Silva Minh clinches. #BC2#
Da Silva Minh manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Weaver gets caught napping as Da Silva Minh dives in and scores a takedown. Weaver manages to retain guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva Minh won't allow Weaver to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Da Silva Minh tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard. #T1#
Weaver manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Da Silva Minh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Weaver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva Minh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Da Silva Minh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Weaver postures up in Da Silva Minh's guard and throws a big left but Da Silva Minh blocks it.
Weaver postures up and lands a big shot to Da Silva Minh's brow.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Da Silva Minh working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Da Silva Minh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weaver is one step ahead there. #T2#
Da Silva Minh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Weaver thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Weaver has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Da Silva Minh dives in and scores a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Weaver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Da Silva Minh controls the pace.
Weaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Weaver is working an open guard so Da Silva Minh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Weaver shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Da Silva Minh pinned against the cage. Da Silva Minh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#TD2#
Da Silva Minh shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Weaver napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Da Silva Minh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Da Silva Minh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weaver keeps working. #SUB2#
Da Silva Minh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Weaver regains half guard there - taking advantage of Da Silva Minh's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Da Silva Minh dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Da Silva Minh gets a takedown into half guard.
Weaver is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Da Silva Minh scores with a couple of nice shots.#SU2#
Da Silva Minh decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Theo Weaver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Da Silva Minh drives through with a takedown into Weaver's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Da Silva Minh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Da Silva Minh doesn't manage to clinch there - Weaver circles away.
Weaver tries to counter with a takedown but Da Silva Minh is quick to defend against it.
Weaver looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva Minh has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh manages to break the clinch. #T2##TD2#
Da Silva Minh shoots in and gets a takedown into Weaver's guard.
Da Silva Minh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weaver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Weaver keeping full guard, as Da Silva Minh tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva Minh is breathing heavily.
Da Silva Minh tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard.
Neymar Da Silva Minh has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Weaver can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Silva Minh advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weaver tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Da Silva Minh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Da Silva Minh blocks the strikes from Weaver.
Da Silva Minh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Da Silva Minh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weaver tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Weaver punching from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Da Silva Minh misses.
Weaver looks for a takedown but Da Silva Minh sprawls well.
Weaver blocks the body kick.
Weaver shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva Minh sprawls well. Da Silva Minh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Weaver gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neymar Da Silva Minh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Da Silva Minh has closed the distance and engaged Weaver in a clinch.
Da Silva Minh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Weaver jumps guard but Da Silva Minh stands there with Weaver around his waist. Weaver gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weaver managing to block the knees to the body from Da Silva Minh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver looking for a takedown.
Weaver tries to pull guard but Da Silva Minh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver struggles to land a body shot inside as Da Silva Minh controls his hands.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Da Silva Minh. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##CL2#
Da Silva Minh gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva Minh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Weaver throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Da Silva Minh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weaver is in Da Silva Minh's guard.#ES2#
Da Silva Minh pushes Weaver off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Da Silva Minh scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU2#
Da Silva Minh decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Weaver tries to keep at a distance but Da Silva Minh has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Da Silva Minh jumps guard and drags Weaver to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Weaver is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Weaver wants to get up but he can't break Da Silva Minh's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weaver trying to control but Da Silva Minh is working from the bottom.
Da Silva Minh has a closed guard, preventing Weaver from standing up.
Weaver trying to control but Da Silva Minh is working from the bottom.
Da Silva Minh thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Da Silva Minh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Da Silva Minh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Weaver got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Silva Minh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weaver has managed to get both his arms back between Da Silva Minh's legs - danger averted.
Weaver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Weaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Silva Minh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Da Silva Minh working a defensive guard here.
Weaver stands up over Da Silva Minh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Da Silva Minh keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
Weaver throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Da Silva Minh gets a takedown into half guard.
Da Silva Minh trying to control the action but Weaver is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Weaver looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva Minh is looking to take a break and control but Weaver is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Neymar Da Silva Minh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Da Silva Minh 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neymar Da Silva Minh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Da Silva Minh gets the takedown into side control.
Barlow tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
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. #T1#
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. #REVR#
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!#REVB##T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB#
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.
#R2##TD2#
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.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#REVR##T2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
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. #T4#
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. #SUB#
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. #REVR#
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!
#R3##TD2#
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. #T1#
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.#SU2#
Da Silva Minh gets to his feet - Barlow follows without any prompting. #T2#
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.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
Da Silva Minh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Da Silva Minh clinches with his opponent. #T3##BC2#
Da Silva Minh manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
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. #T4#
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!

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