PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Manibusan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Dusk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dusk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC - Thunderstruck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Manibusan
vs
Dusk

190 cm
30
195 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

180 cm
21
195 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Hellbent
The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bryan Manibusan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Drake Dusk!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dusk keeps the fight on the outside.
Manibusan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dusk lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Manibusan's head coaches at WarZone Training Facility 2 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manibusan lands a jab to Dusk's midsection.
Dusk just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dusk or perhaps it was just good defense by Manibusan, which made it look bad.
Manibusan misses with a few strikes there.
Dusk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manibusan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dusk moves away.
Manibusan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dusk backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Dusk misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dusk throws a right and a left that Manibusan avoids nicely.
Drake Dusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Manibusan closes the distance and pushes Dusk back into the cage.
Dusk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manibusan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dusk's elbow.
Manibusan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dusk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dusk won't allow Manibusan to get back to his feet.
Dusk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Manibusan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dusk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Manibusan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manibusan scores with a shoulder strike.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manibusan stops a takedown attempt from Dusk.
Manibusan misses with some punches.
Dusk is trying to drag Manibusan to the mat but Manibusan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dusk.
Dusk tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Dusk works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manibusan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dusk dives into side control.
Dusk tries to advance to mount but Manibusan denies him.
Manibusan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Manibusan is trying to get back to his feet.
Dusk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Manibusan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dusk has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dusk scores with a couple of short elbows.
Dusk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manibusan wants to get back to his feet.
Dusk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dusk prevents Manibusan from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Dusk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dusk throws a strike aimed at the side of Manibusan's head but Manibusan avoids it well.
Manibusan taking punishment in the form of punches.
Manibusan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dusk on the ground.
Manibusan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Dusk tries to move to mount but Manibusan blocks the move with his legs.
Manibusan is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Dusk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Manibusan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manibusan tries to get out of the position.
Manibusan is pushing Dusk's head away, looking to escape. Dusk manages to hold on to the position though.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Dusk gets tackled into the cage by Manibusan. Manibusan maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manibusan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manibusan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Manibusan prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right from Manibusan on the inside.
Manibusan misses with a body punch.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Dusk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
Manibusan gets underhooks to prevent Dusk's takedown attempt.
Dusk is trying to break the clinch but Manibusan has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Dusk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dusk misses with a left hand
and Manibusan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dusk tries to bum rush Manibusan with a series of wild strikes but Manibusan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manibusan sprawls well. Manibusan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dusk gets slowly back to his feet.
Manibusan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dusk tries to keep at a distance but Manibusan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Dusk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manibusan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manibusan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dusk circles away quickly and effectively.
Dusk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Manibusan checks a leg kick.
Dusk throws the left hand but Manibusan avoids the punch easily.
Dusk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manibusan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dusk under the eye.
Dusk shoots in for a double leg but Manibusan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dusk.
Dusk lands a slapping body shot.
Dusk throws a chopping leg kick but Manibusan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dusk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dusk closes the distance and clinches up with Manibusan, looking for a takedown. Dusk pushes Manibusan against the cage but Manibusan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manibusan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manibusan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manibusan throws a body shot but no joy.
Manibusan cracks Dusk with a good jab.
Dusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manibusan.
Manibusan swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bryan Manibusan is winning the standup battle so far.

Manibusan drives through and clinches with Dusk against the cage.
Dusk is looking for a takedown.
Manibusan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Manibusan manages to get underhooks.
Manibusan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dusks head.
A left hand lands to the body for Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a hook that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Manibusan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Manibusan manages to get underhooks.
Dusk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manibusan is defending well.
Manibusan lands a left hand.
Manibusan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dusk.
Manibusan has a couple of punches blocked by Dusk.
Manibusan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manibusan tries to work over Dusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bryan Manibusan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dusk can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Manibusan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dusk is breathing heavily.

Dusk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan tries to clinch but Dusk is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manibusan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dusk looks to land a combination but Manibusan avoids it well.
Dusk shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dusk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice shot by Dusk.
Manibusan lands the left hand.

Manibusan instigates a clinch.
Manibusan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dusk can't get the takedown.
Manibusan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Manibusan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manibusan.
Manibusan has a couple of punches blocked by Dusk.
Dusk wants to stall.
Manibusan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan tries to throw a body punch but Dusk avoids it by throwing Manibusan back against the cage.
Manibusan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dusk can do to turn this around?
Manibusan scores with a shot to the side of Dusk's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dusk misses with a knee strike.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Manibusan manages to get underhooks.
Dusk is looking for a takedown.
Manibusan can't find room to land a body shot as Dusk controls the action.
Manibusan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dusk or not.
Manibusan lands a shot to the body.
Manibusan lands a left hand.
Manibusan scores with a hook to the body.
Manibusan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manibusan is working Dusk over against the cage.
Manibusan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manibusan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Manibusan.
Manibusan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dusk blocks an uppercut.
Dusk looking for a takedown.
Manibusan is working Dusk over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Manibusan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dusk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manibusan swinging wildly here.
Manibusan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dusk.
Manibusan 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.
Manibusan tries to clinch there but Dusk circles away.
Dusk throws a right and a left that Manibusan avoids nicely.
Manibusan tries to clinch there but Dusk circles away.
Manibusan throws a body punch but Dusk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dusk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manibusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manibusan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dusk.
Manibusan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
Dusk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manibusan throws a series of punches but Dusk avoids them all with ease.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Manibusan but Manibusan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dusk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left and a right from Manibusan both land. Nice combination.
Manibusan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Manibusan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Manibusan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dusk.
Manibusan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manibusan swings for the body but Dusk moves out of range.
Dusk misses with a straight right.
Manibusan misses the shot to the body.
Dusk misses with a wild body shot.
Bryan Manibusan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dusk shoots in but no luck this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusk needs to keep his hands up - Manibusan had a free shot at his head there.
Manibusan stuns Dusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manibusan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dusk.
Manibusan lunges at Dusk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dusk's hand.
Manibusan lands a nice hook to Dusk's body. Dusk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manibusan wants to clinch.
Manibusan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dusk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manibusan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dusk.
Sloppy strikes from Manibusan. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan stuns Dusk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Manibusan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dusk circles away.
Dusk misses with a right hand
and Manibusan counters with a nice body shot.
Manibusan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dusk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manibusan was well out of range. Poor timing from Dusk.
Dusk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manibusan's head backwards.
Dusk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manibusan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusk.
Dusk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manibusan manages to avoid it.
Dusk misses the shot to the body.
Dusk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dusk swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manibusan misses with a few strikes there.
Dusk looks to land a body kick but Manibusan moved away.
Manibusan moves in looking to clinch but Dusk pushes him off.
Manibusan tries to clinch up but Dusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Manibusan misses with a wild body shot.
Dusk shoots in looking for a takedown but Manibusan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dusk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Manibusan lands with a nice combination. Dusk backs away looking to recover.
Manibusan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manibusan doesn't manage to clinch there - Dusk circles away.
Dusk throws a shot to the body.
Dusk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Manibusan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dusk.
Dusk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Manibusan is fending him off so far but Dusk persists. Nope, Manibusan circles away and we're back to standing.
Manibusan ducks under a wild hook from Dusk.
Dusk punishes Manibusan's body with a nice straight punch.
Dusk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manibusan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manibusan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dusk.
A punch combination from Manibusan misses.
Manibusan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dusk misses with a hook
and Manibusan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dusk thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dusk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Dusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dusk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manibusan defending well as Dusk loads up on a big left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manibusan leaves Dusk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manibusan tries to clinch up.
Dusk shoots in for a takedown but Manibusan shows good takedown defense.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dusk.
Dusk shoots in looking for a takedown. Manibusan tries to sprawl out of it but Dusk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Manibusan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dusk is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Manibusan tries to clinch up but Dusk circles away and keeps his distance.
Bryan Manibusan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Manibusan jabs Dusk right on the nose. Dusk blinks but takes it well.
Manibusan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dusk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manibusan is looking to wear down Dusk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Manibusan swings away with a body shot that misses

and Dusk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dusk won't allow Manibusan to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dusk postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Manibusan pushes Dusk off and gets back to his feet.
Dusk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manibusan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dusk somewhat.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dusk.
Manibusan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dusk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk slips a jab and a cross from Manibusan.
Manibusan tries to clinch up.
Dusk misses with a right hand
and Manibusan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Manibusan throws a good cross that connects.
Dusk throws an off balance right hand
and Manibusan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manibusan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dusk. Dusk gets slowly back to his feet.
Dusk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Manibusan.
Manibusan blocks a low kick nicely.
Manibusan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manibusan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusk manages to avoid it.

Dusk shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manibusan's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan wants to stand up but Dusk is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dusk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dusk won't allow Manibusan to get back to his feet.
Dusk landing with the ground and pound.
Dusk won't allow Manibusan to get back to his feet.
Dusk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manibusan wants to get back to his feet but Dusk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dusk wants to control from the top but Manibusan keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dusk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dusk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Dusk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dusk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dusk swings for the body but Manibusan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bryan Manibusan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Manibusan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dusk.
Manibusan throws a right hand that Dusk ducks under and follows up with a left that Dusk also avoids with ease.
Manibusan stuffs the takedown attempt from Dusk. Dusk gets slowly back to his feet.

Dusk closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dusk lands in his opponent's guard.
Dusk stops Manibusan from standing up.

Manibusan scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Manibusan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dusk doesn't seem phased though.
Dusk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dusk misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusk throws a right hand that misses
and Manibusan counters with a series of strikes. Dusk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Manibusan misses with a wild combination.
Dusk misses with a straight left.
Dusk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Manibusan tries to close the distance and clinch but Dusk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manibusan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Manibusan misses.

Dusk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Manibusan is trying to defend but Dusk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dusk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dusk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manibusan pushes Dusk off looking to stand but Dusk dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manibusan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Dusk trying to mount his opponent but Manibusan defends it.
Dusk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Manibusan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dusk is on him like a limpet, forcing Manibusan back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dusk is working for takedown but Manibusan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bryan Manibusan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drake Dusk.
Manibusan tries to work over Dusk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manibusan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dusk scores with a shoulder strike.
Dusk tries for a takedown. No joy.

Dusk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manibusan slips a jab from Dusk.
Manibusan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dusk slips a jab and a cross from Manibusan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusk fails to land the takedown.
A jab from Dusk misses.
Dusk goes for a double leg but Manibusan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Manibusan continues to drive forward.
Dusk is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Manibusan misses with a punch to the body.
Manibusan is working Dusk over against the cage.
Manibusan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Manibusan works on Dusk's body with a couple of short punches.
Manibusan scores with a shoulder strike.
Manibusan tries a body shot but Dusk blocks it.
Manibusan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dusk's elbow.
Manibusan misses with a punch on the inside.
Manibusan tries to throw a body punch but Dusk avoids it by throwing Manibusan back against the cage.
Dusk tries for a takedown but Manibusan manages to get underhooks.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
Dusk tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dusk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manibusan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dusk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manibusan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dusk backwards.
Dusk takes a shot to the head.
Manibusan can't find room to land a body shot as Dusk controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dusk.
Manibusan throws a head punch that misses.
Manibusan gets underhooks to prevent Dusk's takedown attempt.
Manibusan digs a right hand underneath Dusk's ribcage. Dusk let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Drake Dusk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dusk has a couple of punches blocked by Manibusan.
Dusk throws a punch but it's blocked by Manibusan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Dusk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Manibusan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Manibusan wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Manibusan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manibusan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Manibusan!
Bryan Manibusan is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Bryan Manibusan, 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.