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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 2528 p4p, 2243 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 324 p4p, 297 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent 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 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer tries for a takedown but Neves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Neves misses with a left hand
and Neuer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Neves and Neuer goes tumbling to the canvas! Neves follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Manuel Neuer has been cut.
Neves wants to free his trapped foot but Neuer is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neuer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Neuer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Neuer is looking to sweep but instead, Neves has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to improve his position but Neves is controlling well.
Neuer trying to get back to full guard but Neves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Neuer is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neuer moves into full guard.
Neves wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Neuer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neves doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neves manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Neuer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neves is one step ahead there.
Neves passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer tries to roll over but Neves keeps him under control.
Neuer is pressing down on Neves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Neuer throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Neves escapes and throws Neuer's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Neuer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Neuer wants to sweep but Neves has passed to side control!
Neuer prevents Neves from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Neuer!
Neuer working to try and regain half guard.
Neuer is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Neves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Neves missing with a left hand there. Neuer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neuer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neuer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Neves clobbers Neuer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Neuer gets tackled into the cage by Neves. Neves maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Neves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Neves fails to land.
Neves has a couple of punches blocked by Neuer.
Neuer scores with a shot to the side of Neves's head.
Neves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Neuer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Neuer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Neves but Neves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Neves tries to counter with a clinch but Neuer shakes him off and moves away.
Bruno Neves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neuer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neves counters with a stiff right hand.
Neuer is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Neves just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Neuer has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruno Neves!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bruno Neves thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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