PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Manuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow comes into the arena with DEAD STARS blaring out of the sound system. Shawn Ziribastow has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ziribastow
vs
Manuel

177 cm
21
141 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

165 cm
23
140 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

MADE IN GERMANY
MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josef Manuel!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Manuel shoots in looking for a takedown. Ziribastow tries to sprawl out of it but Manuel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ziribastow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manuel closes the distance and clinches up with Ziribastow, looking for a takedown. Manuel pushes Ziribastow against the cage but Ziribastow circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ziribastow sprawls well. Ziribastow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ziribastow!
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Ziribastow. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Ziribastow as Manuel shoots in.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Ziribastow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manuel looks gassed!
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Ziribastow as Manuel shoots in.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow is looking to wear down Manuel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manuel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ziribastow pinned against the cage. Ziribastow gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ziribastow connects with a looping right hand.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with an open hand slap.
Josef Manuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Ziribastow finds it's target.
Manuel is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ziribastow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Manuel.
A jab from Ziribastow finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziribastow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow is working the combinations to good effect here.
Manuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ziribastow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow scores with a jab. Manuel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ziribastow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Manuel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow lands a two punch combo.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziribastow moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Manuel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ziribastow to score with a decent uppercut.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manuel on the side of the head.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Ziribastow 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.

Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manuel tries for a takedown but Ziribastow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Manuel might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ziribastow has got the better of the exchanges.
Ziribastow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Ziribastow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Manuel momentarily.
Ziribastow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manuel can do to turn this around?
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Manuel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziribastow throws a series of strikes that have Manuel backpedaling.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Shawn Ziribastow is winning the standup battle so far.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Manuel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ziribastow lands a jab to the nose.
Manuel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manuel fails with the takedown.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow lands with a good body shot.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel shoots for a double leg takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well. He's pushed Manuel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ziribastow. That snapped Manuel's head back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ziribastow jabs at Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Ziribastow dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ziribastow. No joy for Manuel on that attempt.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Ziribastow does it's job there.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Manuel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ziribastow sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Manuel somewhat.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Manuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow connects with a right hand. Manuel shakes it off.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Manuel shoots in and drives through. Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow looks to land a combination. Manuel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel takes one to the side of the head.
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Manuel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manuel looks for a takedown but Ziribastow sprawls well.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice jab there from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ziribastow tests Manuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Manuel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ziribastow's waist but Ziribastow gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Manuel off to one side.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ziribastow scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manuel doesn't seem bothered though.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manuel has a takedown stuffed.
Ziribastow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Manuel.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Ziribastow clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ziribastow swivels and escapes.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Manuel shoots in for a takedown but Ziribastow shows good takedown defense.
Ziribastow scores with a one two! Manuel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ziribastow lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Manuel is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ziribastow dips to his left and cracks Manuel with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manuel backs up against the cage.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1-2. Ziribastow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ziribastow lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manuel is defended easily by Ziribastow.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow lands a nice looking body shot.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ziribastow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Manuel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a one two combo.
Ziribastow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ziribastow slaps away a takedown attempt from Manuel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Manuel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Manuel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ziribastow lands a right hook to the body.
Ziribastow lands with a nice combination. Manuel backs away looking to recover.
Manuel shoots for a takedown but Ziribastow saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ziribastow works Manuel's body with a nice hook.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a body shot.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Ziribastow goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ziribastow punishes Manuel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ziribastow digs a good hook to Manuel's body.
Manuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ziribastow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Manuel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ziribastow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ziribastow cracks a nice hook into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manuel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Ziribastow had his way with Josef Manuel in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A nice combination there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow jabs Manuel right on the nose. Manuel blinks but takes it well.
Ziribastow's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ziribastow duly obliges.
Ziribastow ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel fails to land the takedown.
Manuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ziribastow defends it nicely.
Ziribastow lands with a shot to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow stuns Manuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow lands a nice hook to Manuel's body. Manuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Manuel is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ziribastow throws a series of strikes that have Manuel backpedaling.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Ziribastow both land. Nice combination.
Ziribastow lands a body shot.
Ziribastow throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manuel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ziribastow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow stuffs the takedown attempt from Manuel. Manuel gets slowly back to his feet.
Shawn Ziribastow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josef Manuel.
Ziribastow lands with a nice combination. Manuel backs away looking to recover.
Ziribastow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ziribastow lands a two punch combo.
Ziribastow scores with a hook to the body. Manuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Manuel shoots in but no luck this time.
Ziribastow works over Manuel's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Ziribastow as he connects with a hook.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow lands a head shot.
Ziribastow throws a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow digs a good body shot into Manuel's ribs.
Ziribastow fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A right-left combo lands from Ziribastow.
Manuel shoots in but Ziribastow avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Josef Manuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ziribastow.
Ziribastow throws a combination. Manuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ziribastow scores with a nice strike.
Ziribastow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ziribastow stalks Manuel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Manuel's face. Manuel staggers backwards, shaken.
Ziribastow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A shot to the liver by Ziribastow. Beautiful body shot.
Ziribastow lands with an uppercut that bounces Manuel off the cage and back into rage.
Manuel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziribastow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manuel at a distance.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manuel takes one to the chin there.
Ziribastow cracks Manuel with a good jab.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.
Ziribastow scores with a shot to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow lands with a nice body punch.
Ziribastow lands a jab-cross combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Ziribastow scores with a four punch combination!
Manuel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ziribastow as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow lands a jab to Manuel's midsection.
Manuel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ziribastow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ziribastow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Manuel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow connects with a body shot.
Ziribastow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shawn Ziribastow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziribastow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow scores with a three punch combo!
Ziribastow lands a jab.
Ziribastow scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manuel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Ziribastow finds it's way through Manuel's defenses.
Ziribastow lands a slapping body shot.
Ziribastow thuds a left hand into Manuel's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Ziribastow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ziribastow has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:40
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:40
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Ziribastow!