PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 503 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Manuel Neuer (ranked 81 p4p, 202 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Chukwuma
vs
Neuer

190 cm
28
254
8 - 3 - 0

199 cm
34
271
23 - 14 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tinashe Chukwuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Neuer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chukwuma misses with an uppercut. Neuer saw that one coming.

Neuer gets a double leg takedown into Chukwuma's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chukwuma looking for a guillotine here but Neuer defends easily.
Neuer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chukwuma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chukwuma keeping moving, preventing Neuer from controlling successfully.
Chukwuma managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Chukwuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment.
Neuer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chukwuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neuer trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Neuer pushing down on Chukwuma's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Neuer trying to mount his opponent but Chukwuma defends it.
Neuer is keen to just control but Chukwuma is a slippery customer.
Neuer prevents Chukwuma from improving his position.
Neuer works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neuer looking to ground and pound but Chukwuma is blocking nicely.
Chukwuma is looking to get to half guard.
Neuer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Chukwuma wants to hold on but Neuer pushes him away.
Neuer throws some wild stikes that Chukwuma manages to avoid easily.
Chukwuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Neuer throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chukwuma because Neuer loaded up on that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer prevents Chukwuma from getting the reversal.
Neuer dominating with strikes here.
Neuer lands a nice shot to the head.

It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Neuer avoids the attempt from Chukwuma to control.
Chukwuma holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Neuer tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Neuer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chukwuma keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chukwuma is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma 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.
Chukwuma is looking to control Neuer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chukwuma avoid being mounted?
Chukwuma is looking to improve his position.
Chukwuma is staying active underneath Neuer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neuer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neuer works his way into full mount!
Neuer thowing shots but they're missing.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neuer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
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 Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Chukwuma misses with a kick to the body
and Neuer counters with a nice uppercut.
Chukwuma scores with a hook to the body. Neuer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chukwuma fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neuer.
Neuer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chukwuma sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Neuer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chukwuma sprawls well. Chukwuma wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Neuer gets slowly back to his feet.
Neuer lands a glancing blow to the side of Chukwuma's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer throws a poor cross that misses
and Chukwuma counters with a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a low kick, looking for Neuer's leg but Neuer calmly moves out of range.
Chukwuma throws a series of punches but Neuer avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Neuer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chukwuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwuma throws a lazy head kick
and Neuer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chukwuma lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neuer will feel that in the morning.
Chukwuma lunges at Neuer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Neuer's hand.
Tinashe Chukwuma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neuer cracks Chukwuma with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Chukwuma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neuer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neuer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chukwuma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chukwuma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Neuer.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Chukwuma throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Neuer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Neuer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chukwuma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chukwuma misses with a hook.
Chukwuma throws out a loose jab but Neuer uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Neuer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Neuer counters with a left and a right that stings Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma is winning the standup battle so far.
Chukwuma lands the left hand.
Chukwuma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neuer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chukwuma throws a head kick that misses.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Neuer shoots for a double leg takedown but Chukwuma sprawls well. He's pushed Neuer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick that knocks Neuer off balance momentarily.
Chukwuma tries a low kick but Neuer avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma misses with a lunging right hand
and Neuer counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chukwuma as Neuer shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Chukwuma misses the target.
Chukwuma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chukwuma turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
Chukwuma misses with a series of wild punches.
Neuer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chukwuma throws a hook but Neuer avoids it easily.
Chukwuma looks to score with a jab to the body but Neuer is just out of range.
Chukwuma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Neuer darts in looking for a takedown but Chukwuma gets double underhooks and turns Neuer into the cage.
Chukwuma swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chukwuma misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neuer! But no joy.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Neuer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chukwuma makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Neuer really felt that one!
Chukwuma falls off balance throwing a combination

so Neuer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neuer trying to control but Chukwuma is working from the bottom.
Neuer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chukwuma is trying to keep Neuer in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tinashe Chukwuma dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chukwuma scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chukwuma jabs Neuer right on the nose. Neuer blinks but takes it well.
Chukwuma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Neuer there.
Chukwuma with a jab.
Chukwuma misses with a left hand
and Neuer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chukwuma thinking.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chukwuma scoring well with a low kick there.
Chukwuma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Neuer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chukwuma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chukwuma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neuer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Neuer does it's job there.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Chukwuma misses with a low kick.
Neuer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neuer defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Neuer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neuer blocks a leg kick.
Chukwuma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Neuer throws a shot from downtown. Chukwuma moves away and avoids it.
Chukwuma looks to land a left hand but Neuer moved out of range nicely.
Chukwuma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Neuer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Neuer drops his hands momentarily and Chukwuma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chukwuma lands a jab to Neuer's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma throws a lazy uppercut
and Neuer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Neuer dives in and grabs Chukwuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chukwuma pushes down on Neuer's head and hops out.
Chukwuma throws a leg kick
and Neuer counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neuer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neuer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chukwuma moves away.
Neuer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chukwuma.
Neuer throws a hook but Chukwuma avoids it easily.
Chukwuma connects with a leg kick.
Neuer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chukwuma finds it's way round the side to connect with Neuer's head.
Neuer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Neuer avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neuer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chukwuma connects with a looping right hand.
Chukwuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neuer.
Chukwuma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chukwuma misses with a right hand
and Neuer counters with a series of strikes. Chukwuma will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Chukwuma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chukwuma.
A jab from Neuer misses.
Chukwuma keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chukwuma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chukwuma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neuer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chukwuma swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chukwuma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chukwuma scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neuer moves away from the strike by Chukwuma.
Neuer blocks a head kick by Chukwuma.
Neuer unleashes a big counter combination but Chukwuma bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Neuer defending well as Chukwuma loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Chukwuma as Neuer shoots in.
Tinashe Chukwuma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Chukwuma cracks Neuer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Neuer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chukwuma throws out the jab.
Chukwuma sizes up Neuer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tinashe Chukwuma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chukwuma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinashe Chukwuma!
A victorious Tinashe Chukwuma thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.