PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Himmler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Ziribastow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ziribastow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DEAD STARS. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Himmler
vs
Ziribastow

180 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
155 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY
[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heinrich Himmler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shawn Ziribastow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Himmler tries to clinch there but Ziribastow circles away.
Himmler slaps away a takedown attempt from Ziribastow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Himmler swings for the body but Ziribastow moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ziribastow.
Himmler lands a head shot.

It looks like Shawn Ziribastow has been cut.

Himmler gets caught flat footed, as Ziribastow shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Himmler controlling Ziribastow's posture.
Ziribastow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ziribastow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Himmler trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziribastow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ziribastow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ziribastow throws a strike but Himmler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Himmler wants to control from the top but Ziribastow keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ziribastow can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ziribastow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ziribastow is pulling down on Himmler's head to control his posture.
Himmler won't allow Ziribastow to sweep him here.
Ziribastow keeping moving, preventing Himmler from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Himmler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ziribastow tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Heinrich Himmler.
Himmler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ziribastow in his tracks.
Himmler tries to clinch but Ziribastow is having none of it.
Ziribastow swats away the attempt to clinch by Himmler.
Himmler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ziribastow.
Heinrich Himmler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Ziribastow.
Himmler scores with a hook to the body. Ziribastow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Himmler misses with a body kick.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown but Himmler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Himmler scores with a punch to the head.
Himmler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ziribastow is out of range and Himmler settles back down.
Ziribastow moves out of range of the leg kick from Himmler.
Himmler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shawn Ziribastow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himmler misses with a head kick.
Ziribastow shoots in but no luck this time.
Himmler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ziribastow fails with the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Himmler.
Himmler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Himmler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Himmler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ziribastow was well out of range. Poor timing from Himmler.
Ziribastow ducks right into an uppercut from Himmler.
Himmler lands a high kick!
Himmler swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Ziribastow or perhaps it was just good defense by Himmler which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himmler tries to close the distance and clinch but Ziribastow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ziribastow thows a body shot but no joy.
Himmler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ziribastow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Himmler tries to clinch but Ziribastow is having none of it.
Himmler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Himmler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Himmler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ziribastow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ziribastow postures up in Himmler's guard and throws a big left but Himmler blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich Himmler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Ziribastow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ziribastow is defended easily by Himmler.
A leg kick checked by Ziribastow.
Ziribastow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Himmler clinches up against the cage.
Himmler lands with a left to the head.
Ziribastow blocking some punches.
Ziribastow prevents a body shot from Himmler.
Ziribastow tries to pull guard but Himmler holds him up against the cage and eventually Ziribastow drops back down to his feet.
Heinrich Himmler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Ziribastow.
Ziribastow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ziribastow has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Himmler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Himmler lands a body punch.
Himmler digs a right hand into Ziribastow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ziribastow's gas tank.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Himmler misses with a body punch.
Himmler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Himmler.
Himmler misses with a body punch.
Himmler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Himmler misses with a punch on the inside.

Himmler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ziribastow takes a kick to the side of the head.

Ziribastow is rocked!
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Himmler but Himmler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ziribastow is still on wobbly legs! Can Himmler finish him?
Ziribastow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Himmler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ziribastow somewhat.
Ziribastow seems to have recovered his senses.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown but Himmler shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himmler connects with a solid leg kick.
Ziribastow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Himmler tries to avoid it but Ziribastow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Himmler to the ground. Himmler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Himmler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ziribastow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Himmler takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Himmler as the two fighters clinch.
Ziribastow is breathing heavily.
Himmler swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziribastow uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Himmler.

Himmler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Himmler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Himmler.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Himmler sprawls well. Himmler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziribastow gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himmler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Himmler wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Himmler. No joy for Ziribastow on that attempt.
Himmler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ziribastow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Himmler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ziribastow. That did some damage!
Heinrich Himmler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Himmler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ziribastow tries to move into range but Himmler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Himmler lands a head kick!
Ziribastow shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Himmler defends it nicely.
Ziribastow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Himmler pinned against the cage. Himmler gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Himmler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ziribastow doesn't seem phased though.
Ziribastow on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Himmler misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Himmler.

Ziribastow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Himmler!
Ziribastow looking to finish Himmler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Himmler!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ziribastow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Ziribastow pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ziribastow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Heinrich Himmler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Ziribastow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Himmler tries a head kick but it misses.
Heinrich Himmler is winning the standup battle so far.
Himmler keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown but Himmler shows good takedown defense.
Heinrich Himmler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Ziribastow.
Himmler throws a big shot that misses.
Ziribastow fails with a takedown attempt.
Ziribastow staying out of range there.
Ziribastow closes the distance and clinches up with Himmler, looking for a takedown. Ziribastow pushes Himmler against the cage but Himmler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Himmler throws a head kick that half lands.
Ziribastow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Himmler scores with a kick to the body.
Himmler connects with a high kick.
Ziribastow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Himmler counters with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Himmler has closed the distance and engaged Ziribastow in a clinch.
Himmler swings wildly with an uppercut but Ziribastow uses good head movement to avoid it.

Himmler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Himmler tries to clinch but Ziribastow is having none of it.
Himmler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziribastow has a takedown stuffed.
Shawn Ziribastow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ziribastow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ziribastow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Himmler sprawls well. Himmler wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ziribastow gets slowly back to his feet.
Himmler lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Himmler cracks Ziribastow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Himmler misses with a wild combination.
Himmler missing with a left hand there. Ziribastow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Himmler lands a nice shot to the body.
Ziribastow throws a predictable looking body shot
and Himmler counters with a body kick.
Himmler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ziribastow can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Himmler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Himmler tries to close the distance and clinch but Ziribastow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Himmler lands a jab.

Ziribastow closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Himmler looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Himmler is concentrating on defense, preventing Ziribastow from advancing position.
Himmler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ziribastow.
Himmler has his hands clasped together around Ziribastow's back. He's all about the action.
Himmler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ziribastow not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Himmler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Himmler.
Himmler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Himmler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ziribastow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Himmler's head.
Ziribastow loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shawn Ziribastow has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ziribastow being controlled here momentarily.
Ziribastow wants to pass the guard but Himmler is keeping the position.
Shawn Ziribastow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ziribastow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ziribastow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Heinrich Himmler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ziribastow with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Heinrich Himmler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Himmler, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Himmler!