PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Neuer (ranked 988 p4p, 125 weight class) and Raphael Hide (ranked 1053 p4p, 137 weight class). Hide has chosen Nightwish as his entrance music. Manuel Neuer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raphael Hide's chin.

Neuer
vs
Hide

199 cm
22
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raphael Hide!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hide. No joy for Neuer on that attempt.
Hide looks to score with a jab to the body but Neuer is just out of range.
Neuer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hide lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hide stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hide wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hide.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hide throws a series of punches but Neuer moves out of range.
Neuer tries to counter with a takedown but Hide is quick to defend against it.
Hide lands a head shot.
Hide throws a series of punches but Neuer avoids them all with ease.
Neuer attempts a counter takedown but Hide avoids it well and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neuer looks for a takedown but Hide sprawls well.
Hide is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manuel Neuer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Neuer or perhaps it was just good defense by Hide, which made it look bad.
Hide looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neuer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hide sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neuer somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hide swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neuer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hide sprawls and moves away.
Hide tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neuer was well out of range. Poor timing from Hide.
Neuer feinted with a counter takedown.
Neuer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hide misses.
Neuer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hide swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hide looks to throw the jab but Neuer is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hide listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hide throws a body shot but no joy.
Hide misses with a jab to the body

and Neuer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Hide is defending against the submission attempts here by Neuer.

Neuer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hide doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Neuer.

Neuer in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Hide tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Neuer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Manuel Neuer!