PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Daedalus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daedalus has chosen Spartacus Soundtrack as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Neuer
vs
Daedalus

196 cm
33
270 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

189 cm
29
248 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Zentrope Fighting Universe
$300

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 13 - 10 - 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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quintus Daedalus!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neuer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daedalus lands a leg kick that knocks Neuer off balance momentarily.
Neuer tries to clinch there but Daedalus circles away.
Neuer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Daedalus.

Neuer gets a clinch.
Neuer is trying to force a seperation but Daedalus has the dominant position.
Daedalus stalling against the cage.
Daedalus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Neuer's efforts to push away.
Daedalus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daedalus working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Neuer breaks the clinch.
Neuer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daedalus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Neuer clinches.
Daedalus misses with the head strike.
Neuer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Daedalus is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Daedalus pulls guard effortlessly.
Neuer won't allow Daedalus to sweep him here.

Daedalus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Neuer is aware though and is defending well.
Neuer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Daedalus on the ground.
Neuer wants to control from the top but Daedalus keeps moving.
Neuer stopping the sweep attempt from Daedalus.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer wanted to stand there but Daedalus had control of the position.
Neuer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Daedalus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Neuer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Neuer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daedalus working for a triangle but Neuer defends it easily.
Neuer stays in close to Daedalus's body and controls the position.
Daedalus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Daedalus working for a triangle but Neuer defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daedalus wants to sweep but no luck.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Daedalus keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Daedalus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Daedalus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Daedalus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Neuer wants to hold on but Daedalus pushes him away.
Neuer is trying to escape the mount.
Neuer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Daedalus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neuer's head.
Neuer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daedalus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neuer defending well though.
Daedalus working over Neuer with some ground and pound. Neuer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Daedalus dominated that 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.

Daedalus misses with a takedown attempt - Neuer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Daedalus throws a hook but Neuer blocks it.
Daedalus misses with a low kick.
Daedalus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus is having none of it.
Neuer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Neuer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daedalus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neuer doesn't manage to clinch there - Daedalus circles away.
Daedalus cracks Neuer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daedalus cracks Neuer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Daedalus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neuer was well out of range. Poor timing from Daedalus.
Neuer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Daedalus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus is having none of it.

Daedalus dives in and scores a takedown into Neuer's guard.
Neuer controls Daedalus momentarily but Daedalus frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daedalus tries to free his leg and advance position but Neuer is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to stand but Daedalus is controlling the position.
Daedalus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Daedalus distracts Neuer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daedalus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daedalus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daedalus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Neuer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daedalus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neuer wants to stand and escape but Daedalus is having none of it.
Daedalus is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Neuer has momentary wrist control but Daedalus slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daedalus wants to control from the top but Neuer keeps moving.
Daedalus distracts Neuer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
Quintus Daedalus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Daedalus is pushing down on Neuer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Neuer is fighting to maintain full guard but Daedalus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Daedalus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Daedalus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neuer is just riding it out for now. Daedalus eventually gives up the hold.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Daedalus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Neuer tries to kick Daedalus off but Daedalus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neuer is trying to stand up here but Daedalus is controlling him well.
Neuer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daedalus.
Neuer is refusing to be controlled, as Daedalus sits in half guard.
Daedalus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Neuer's thigh. Neuer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Daedalus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neuer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daedalus.
Neuer 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.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Daedalus from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Daedalus passes Neuer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Daedalus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daedalus is trying to control. Neuer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daedalus wants to pass the guard but Neuer is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quintus Daedalus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Neuer tries to clinch but Daedalus moves out of range.

Neuer tries to sprawl but Daedalus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Daedalus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Neuer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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. Daedalus connects with a nice short shot to Neuer's temple.

Daedalus seems to be working for a kimura but Neuer defends the submission attempt.
Daedalus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Daedalus scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer wants to control but Daedalus is having none of it.
Neuer is trying desperately to improve position.
Daedalus with shots to the head and body - Neuer looks very uncomfortable down there.
Daedalus lands a heavy elbow.
Neuer is bucking up trying to escape but Daedalus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Daedalus looking for a guillotine from mount but Neuer is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daedalus lands with some strikes.
Daedalus landing punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daedalus lands a big elbow.
Daedalus with the ground and pound from mount.

Neuer is rocked!
Daedalus lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Neuer! Daedalus sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Neuer and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quintus Daedalus!
Our winner, Quintus Daedalus, 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.