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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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265 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neuer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Neuer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Helmer.
Neuer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helmer on the ground.
Helmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neuer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Helmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helmer forces his way into half guard.
Helmer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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!
Neuer has one foot on Helmer's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Helmer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Neuer sprawls well. Neuer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Helmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Neuer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Helmer gets a double leg takedown into Neuer's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Neuer has wrist control.
Helmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Helmer won't allow Neuer to get back to his feet.
Helmer distracts Neuer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Helmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Helmer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neuer has momentary wrist control but Helmer slips an elbow through the middle.
Helmer throws a big right hand that misses.
Helmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neuer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Helmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Neuer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helmer lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Helmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Helmer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Helmer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Helmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmer scoring with some ground and pound.
Helmer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Helmer is looking to work some ground and pound but Neuer has wrist control.
Helmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Helmer postures up in Neuer's guard and throws a big left but Neuer blocks it.
Helmer stands up over Neuer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Helmer throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Helmer postures up in Neuer's guard and throws a big left but Neuer blocks it.
Helmer landing with the ground and pound.
Helmer postures up and lands a big shot to Neuer's brow.
Helmer lands a couple of elbows.
Helmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Helmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Helmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Helmer chips away with some ground and pound.
Helmer landing with the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Helmer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Neuer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Helmer throws an elbow that misses. Neuer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Helmer's guard. Nice move by Neuer!
Helmer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Neuer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Helmer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Neuer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Helmer.
Neuer decides to stand back up.
Manuel Neuer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Helmer has his takedown stuffed
and Neuer counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stig Helmer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stig Helmer's cut.
That's time! Neuer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Neuer misses with a few strikes there.
Helmer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Neuer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Helmer shoots for a double leg takedown but Neuer sprawls well. He's pushed Helmer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Helmer has his takedown stuffed
and Neuer counters with a right hand to the body.
Manuel Neuer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Helmer.
A head kick misses from Neuer.
Neuer scores with a hook to the body. Helmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Neuer lands a big head kick that sends Helmer tumbling to the mat! Neuer takes a step backwards and waves Helmer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neuer scores with a shot to the body.
Neuer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Helmer to the canvas! Helmer doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Neuer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manuel Neuer!
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energy
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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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