PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elwood Barber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satriyo Wibowo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elwood Barber has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Barber
vs
Wibowo

220 cm
24
279 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Likes musicals

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Elwood Barber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Satriyo Wibowo!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wibowo.
Wibowo shoots in for a takedown but Barber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wibowo has a takedown stuffed.
Wibowo fails to land the takedown.
Elwood Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satriyo Wibowo.
Barber leaves Wibowo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barber appears to be looking for a big counter.

Barber dives in and scores a takedown into Wibowo's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo wants to stand and escape but Barber is having none of it.
Barber controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo wants to get back to his feet but Barber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Barber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wibowo's head.
Barber prevents Wibowo from getting back to his feet.

Barber stands and steps away. Wibowo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Barber clinches up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Barber.

Wibowo breaks from the clinch.

Barber feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Wibowo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Barber is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Barber has clasped his hands together around Wibowo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wibowo wants to get back to his feet but Barber is dominant here and he's now got Wibowo's back!

Wibowo is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Barber gets his way!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wibowo is trying to stand back up.
Barber is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wibowo is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wibowo looks winded!

Wibowo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Barber.
Wibowo trying to get back to his feet but Barber is in full control for now.
Barber has good solid back control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wibowo showing good submission defense here.
Barber controls the action.
Wibowo is trying to stand back up.
Barber has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elwood Barber dominated that round.
That's time! Barber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barber rushes Wibowo and presses him up against the cage.

Barber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wibowo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barber tries to avoid it but Wibowo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barber to the ground. Barber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wibowo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barber is fending him off so far but Wibowo persists. Nope, Barber circles away and we're back to standing.

Barber pushes Wibowo up against the cage in a clinch.

Barber breaks the clinch.
Wibowo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elwood Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satriyo Wibowo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo tries for a takedown but Barber circles away easily
and Barber counters with a nice uppercut.

Barber rushes Wibowo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wibowo is trying to push Barber away but Barber has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barber manages to break the clinch.
Wibowo darts in looking for a takedown but Barber gets double underhooks and turns Wibowo into the cage.
Barber leaves Wibowo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wibowo is breathing heavily.

Barber gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Barber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wibowo regains guard immediately.
Wibowo is looking to stand back up but Barber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wibowo.
Barber controlling the pace.
Barber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wibowo can do to turn this around?

Barber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Barber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wibowo has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barber stalling.
Wibowo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Barber stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Wibowo to get to his feet.
Wibowo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Barber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Elwood Barber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wibowo has his takedown stuffed
and Barber counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barber tries to counter with a takedown but Wibowo is quick to defend against it.

Barber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wibowo to the mat! Wibowo manages to get full guard.
Wibowo is looking to stand back up but Barber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wibowo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barber not doing much here.

Barber gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wibowo fails with a takedown attempt.
Satriyo Wibowo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barber pushes Wibowo up against the cage in a clinch.

Barber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wibowo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Barber decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wibowo's guard.
Wibowo is wriggling around but Barber manages to pass to half guard.
Elwood Barber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Barber stands up and beckons Wibowo to join him on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Barber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wibowo's half guard.
Wibowo is trying to escape back to his feet but Barber uses the scramble to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elwood Barber dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wibowo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barber swivels and escapes.

Barber clinches up against the cage.
Wibowo is trying to break the clinch but Barber is controlling him.

Barber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barber throws a sloppy head kick
and Wibowo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wibowo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wibowo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elwood Barber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Satriyo Wibowo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Barber scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wibowo is looking to get back to is feet but Barber passes into side control.
Wibowo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wibowo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wibowo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Wibowo wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Barber working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Wibowo is doing well to defend. Barber seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Wibowo is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elwood Barber!
The defeated Satriyo Wibowo had this to say: 'i'll comeback soon guy'.