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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Devils Outlaw (ranked 794 p4p, 1195 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 111 p4p, 164 weight class). Outlaw's entrance music is Moonshine Bandits For The Outlawz. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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198 cm 32 285 21 - 4 - 0 |
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199 cm 33 271 21 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling World class MT Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler World class boxer Good gas tank |
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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 21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Outlaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neuer. Outlaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Neuer feints the counter takedown. Neuer moves into range and connects with a jab. The Devils Outlaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Neuer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Outlaw on the side of the head. Outlaw will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jab from Neuer. Neuer swings for the body but Outlaw moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Neuer. Neuer misses the shot to the body. Neuer misses with a straight right. Outlaw cracks Neuer with a good jab.
It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut. Neuer dips to his left and cracks Outlaw with an uppercut! Neuer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Outlaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Neuer just misses with a punch to the body.
Neuer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Outlaw defending against the ground and pound. Neuer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outlaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Neuer sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Outlaw is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neuer tries to move to mount but Outlaw blocks the move with his legs. Neuer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Neuer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Sloppy strikes there by Neuer. Outlaw is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Neuer asserts his dominance and retains side control. Neuer with the ground and pound but Outlaw regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Neuer is looking to stall here but Outlaw recovers full guard. Outlaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Outlaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Neuer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Outlaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neuer is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neuer throws a strike but Outlaw rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Outlaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Neuer looking for subs off his back but Outlaw has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Neuer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Neuer manages to get to full guard.
Neuer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Outlaw can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Outlaw is looking to stand up but Neuer won't let him. Neuer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Outlaw is aware though and is defending well. Neuer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Outlaw is aware though and is defending well. Neuer has his foot on Outlaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Outlaw works his way back into a safe position though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neuer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Outlaw has passed into half guard!
Outlaw prevents Neuer from improving his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Neuer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Manuel Neuer's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Neuer throws a lazy right hand but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Neuer moves out of range of the strikes. Outlaw throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neuer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Neuer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Outlaw looks to land a right hand but Neuer moved out of range. The Devils Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far. Outlaw misses with a looping left. Outlaw swinging wildly here.
Neuer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Neuer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neuer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Outlaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Outlaw is looking for a counter combo. Neuer swings for the body but Outlaw moves out of range.
Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Neuer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck for Neuer with that takedown attempt. Outlaw appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Neuer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw. Outlaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neuer. Outlaw lands a big right hand that sends Neuer crashing to the mat! Outlaw stays standing though and waves Neuer back to his feet! Neuer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Outlaw under the eye. The Devils Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Outlaw lands a big uppercut and Neuer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Neuer looks OK. Outlaw waves Neuer back to his feet!
Neuer is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Outlaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Neuer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Neuer is still in real trouble! Can Outlaw finish him? Neuer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Neuer seems to have recovered his senses. Let's hope that Neuer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Neuer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neuer is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Outlaw knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Neuer tries to move to mount but Outlaw blocks the move with his legs. Neuer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Outlaw keeps working. Outlaw is trying to buck Neuer off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Neuer goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Outlaw has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Neuer but great work by Outlaw. Neuer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Outlaw wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Outlaw wants to stand but Neuer has his arm trapped. Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't. Neuer is still trying to improve position. Outlaw tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Manuel Neuer has got the better of the ground game so far. Neuer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Outlaw's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Outlaw seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Outlaw is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard. Neuer regains full guard. Nicely done. Outlaw preventing the sweep. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
The Devils Outlaw dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Manuel Neuer's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Neuer swings for the body but Outlaw moves out of range.
Neuer shoots for a double leg takedown but Outlaw sprawls well. He's pushed Neuer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Neuer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Outlaw throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Outlaw cracks Neuer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Neuer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Outlaw finish him?
A shot to the liver by Outlaw. Beautiful body shot. Nice defenses there by Outlaw. 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! Outlaw stuns Neuer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Neuer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Outlaw throws a right and a left that Neuer avoids nicely. Outlaw with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neuer tries a head kick but it misses.
Outlaw lands a nice shot to the body.
Outlaw feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Neuer sprawling to the canvas! Neuer rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Outlaw finish him?!
Neuer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Outlaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Outlaw seems to be stalking Neuer here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Neuer drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). The Devils Outlaw! The Devils Outlaw took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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