Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Orcarm with a poor takedown
and Menshikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Orcarm moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Orcarm is just out of range.
Orcarm is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Orcarm dives in and grabs Menshikov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Menshikov pushes down on Orcarm's head and hops out.
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menshikov sprawls well. Menshikov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Orcarm gets slowly back to his feet.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Murfum Orcarm.#CL#
Menshikov rushes Orcarm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD2#
Orcarm has Menshikov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Orcarm pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Menshikov tumbling to the mat - Orcarm dives into Menshikov's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Menshikov holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Orcarm postures up.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Menshikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Menshikov looking to control.
Menshikov controlling Orcarm's posture.
Orcarm stands up over Menshikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Orcarm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menshikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menshikov is trying to keep Orcarm in close.
Menshikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Menshikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orcarm postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Orcarm's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Orcarm ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Orcarm closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Menshikov quickly recovers to half guard.
Orcarm prevents Menshikov from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Orcarm connects with a nice short shot to Menshikov's temple. #T3#
Menshikov is looking to control Orcarm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menshikov avoid being mounted?
Menshikov has his hands clasped together around Orcarm's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Menshikov is defending against the submission attempts here by Orcarm.
Orcarm controlling the action here.
Menshikov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orcarm is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Orcarm stalling.
Menshikov taking some punishment here, with Orcarm in his half guard.
Menshikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orcarm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orcarm's back!
Orcarm breaks Menshikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Orcarm scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back looking for a leg! Menshikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menshikov manages to kick Orcarm off! Orcarm jumps back into Menshikov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov is pulling down on Orcarm's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orcarm throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Menshikov gets caught napping as Orcarm dives in and scores a takedown. Menshikov manages to retain guard.
Orcarm lands a couple of digs.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
Menshikov working a defensive guard here.
Orcarm throws a big right hand that misses.
Orcarm throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Menshikov is trying to control the position but Orcarm postures up.
Orcarm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
Menshikov controlling Orcarm's posture.
Orcarm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Menshikov is trying to keep Orcarm in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Orcarm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Orcarm avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from Menshikov. No joy for Orcarm on that attempt.
Orcarm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov is looking to clinch but Orcarm is avoiding it.
Orcarm shoots in looking for a takedown but Menshikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Orcarm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Orcarm moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Orcarm gets control of Menshikov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Orcarm will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Orcarm is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Menshikov trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Menshikov looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Orcarm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Menshikov looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Orcarm missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Orcarm makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
Menshikov is trying to control the position but Orcarm postures up.
Orcarm chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Menshikov has his hands on Orcarm's head, controlling the position.
Orcarm working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Orcarm preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orcarm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Orcarm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menshikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orcarm is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Menshikov is trying to keep Orcarm in close. #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Orcarm jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
Orcarm is working Menshikov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back looking for a leg! Menshikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menshikov manages to kick Orcarm off! Orcarm jumps back into Menshikov's guard. #SUB2#
Orcarm drops back looking for a leg! Menshikov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Menshikov manages to kick Orcarm off! Orcarm jumps back into Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov is trying to keep Orcarm in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orcarm won't allow Menshikov to sweep him here.
Orcarm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murfum Orcarm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Orcarm gets a clinch. #TD2#
Orcarm pulls Menshikov into guard. #SUB2#
Orcarm is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Menshikov defends well.
Menshikov looking to pass the guard.
Orcarm has his hands on Menshikov's head, controlling the position.
Orcarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Menshikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Menshikov looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2#
Orcarm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Orcarm looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Orcarm working a defensive guard here.
Orcarm has Menshikov pulled in close to control his posture.
Menshikov trying to control but Orcarm is working from the bottom.
Orcarm trying to keep a closed guard but Menshikov is proving a slippery customer.
Orcarm being controlled here, momentarily.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murfum Orcarm is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Menshikov throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Menshikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Menshikov looking to sit in guard and control but Orcarm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Orcarm controlling from the top position.
Menshikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Orcarm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Orcarm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Orcarm gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Orcarm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Orcarm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Menshikov is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB2#
Orcarm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menshikov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Orcarm swings around for an armbar but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Orcarm's guard.#T4#
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!#SUB2#
Orcarm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menshikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Menshikov is looking to advance position but Orcarm has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Menshikov is working to get back to half guard.
Orcarm controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menshikov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Orcarm drops an elbow to the side of Menshikov's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murfum Orcarm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orcarm winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murfum Orcarm!
Murfum Orcarm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 200 Pinkman vs Grant 3
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Good standup being displayed there by Menshikov as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Menshikov has knocked Carosella down with a huge combo! Menshikov steps away and waves a wobbly Carosella back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Carosella misses with a few strikes there.
Carosella connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Carosella connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Decent striking displayed by Carosella there.
Carosella fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Carosella makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Carosella takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menshikov swings for the body but Carosella moves out of range.
A jab from Carosella finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carosellas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#That has opened up Guido Carosella's cut even more.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Carosella jabs at Menshikov's body.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Carosella cracks Menshikov with an uppercut from hell and Menshikov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Carosella's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Carosella passes Menshikov's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Carosella seems to be working for a kimura but Menshikov defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Carosella is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Carosella is working for a kimura but Menshikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Carosella prevents Menshikov from standing back up. #T2#
Carosella passes to side control. #SUB2#
Carosella tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Carosella's best efforts.
Carosella content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carosella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menshikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menshikov is trying to get back to full guard.
My spies in Pablo inform me that Carosella has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Carosella is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Menshikov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Carosella.
Menshikov trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Carosella looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Menshikov wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Carosella keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Carosella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Carosella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Carosella is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Menshikov is looking to control Carosella's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menshikov avoid being mounted?
Menshikov keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Carosella looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Carosella wants to free his trapped foot but Menshikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Guido Carosella dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carosella takes one on the button.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carosella.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Carosella keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carosella uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carosella misses with the combination.
Menshikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Carosella throws a left that rocks Menshikov and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carosella dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Menshikov regain composure! #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Carosella tries for a kimura but Menshikov is defending well.
Oh Menshikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Menshikov regains half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Carosella is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Menshikov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guido Carosella!

Event: DMMA May the 4th be with You
Date: May 04, 2023

#R1#
Menshikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mspomfad.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Mspomfad counters with a shoot takedown. Menshikov fights it but they end up in guard.

Menshikov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Mspomfad closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Mspomfad moved out of range nicely.
Menshikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Mspomfad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mspomfad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Mspomfad is looking to clinch but Menshikov is avoiding it.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mspomfad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Menshikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##TD2#
Mspomfad shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Menshikov is trying to defend but Mspomfad finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Menshikov is doing well to control the position and prevent Mspomfad from advancing to side control.
Menshikov moves into full guard.
Mspomfad looking to pass the guard.
Menshikov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
Menshikov wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment.
Menshikov being controlled here, momentarily.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Mspomfad tries to pass.
Menshikov trying to control the position.
Menshikov wants to sweep here but Mspomfad controlling him for the moment.
Menshikov trying to control the position here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Mspomfad stays in close to Menshikov's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Mspomfad has managed to clinch. #BC#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Menshikov stalling.
Menshikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mspomfad up against the cage.
Menshikov gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mspomfad blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mspomfad tries to circle away but Menshikov has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Menshikov slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov prevents the takedown attempt.
Mspomfad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Menshikov being controlled against the cage.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Mspomfad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menshikov after a bit of a struggle.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Msujfnaud Mspomfad.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Mspomfad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menshikov after a bit of a struggle.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mspomfad uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Menshikov lands a jab.#TD2#
Mspomfad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Menshikov is looking to control Mspomfad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Menshikov avoid being mounted?
Menshikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mspomfad throws a strike but Menshikov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to stand and escape but Mspomfad is having none of it.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
Menshikov working a defensive guard but Mspomfad manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
Mspomfad trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov can't do much from the bottom here.
Menshikov keeps Mspomfad under control for a moment.
Menshikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Menshikov trying his best to control but Mspomfad has mounted him.
Mspomfad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Menshikov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menshikov tries to hold on but Mspomfad postures up.
Mspomfad controlling his opponent. #T2#
Menshikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menshikov looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB2#
Mspomfad patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mspomfad scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Menshikov is looking for a way out.
Mspomfad thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Menshikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Menshikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mspomfad is looking to control Menshikov but Menshikov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov trying to control the position but Mspomfad manages to sink in the hooks. #T3#
Menshikov tries to escape but Mspomfad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Menshikov right now. #ES#
Menshikov manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position. #CL2#
Mspomfad darts in and clinches Menshikov up against the cage.
Mspomfad wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head.
Mspomfad blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
Mspomfad connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menshikov momentarily.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Mspomfad moves out of range.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The fighters circling - Mspomfad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mspomfad fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov stuffs the takedown attempt from Mspomfad. Mspomfad gets slowly back to his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov is looking to clinch. #CL#
Mspomfad gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
The referee calls for Menshikov to work.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Mspomfad.
Mspomfad drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Msujfnaud Mspomfad will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Msujfnaud Mspomfad's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mspomfad doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Mspomfad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Mspomfad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Mspomfad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Menshikov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov drops Mspomfad with a straight right hand, right on the button! Menshikov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 181 Roll vs Asteroid
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Menshikov takes one on the button.#CL2#
Beardsley gets a clinch.
Menshikov is trying to break free.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beardsley presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Beardsley lands an uppercut.#BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Beardsley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Beardsley has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Beardsley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Menshikov uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Beardsley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Menshikov defends it easily.#SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beardsley can't keep his opponent in guard - Menshikov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Beardsley is trying to get back to full guard.
Menshikov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beardsley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, if Menshikov is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Menshikov prevents Beardsley from improving his position.
Beardsley wants to control but Menshikov is keeping busy.
Beardsley keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T2#
Beardsley tries to get to full guard but Menshikov has control of the leg.
Beardsley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Menshikov is working away from the top position though.
Beardsley is positioning himself well to prevent Menshikov advancing to mount.
Menshikov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Beardsley actively working from the bottom here.
Menshikov controlling the action here.
Beardsley is pressing down on Menshikov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Beardsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Menshikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Beardsley controls Menshikov momentarily but Menshikov frees himself.
Menshikov wants to control from the top but Beardsley keeps moving. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for a guillotine here but Menshikov defends easily. #SUB2#
Menshikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beardsley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Menshikov has managed to get both his arms back between Beardsley's legs - danger averted.
Beardsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Menshikov controls the pace.
Beardsley keeping moving, preventing Menshikov from controlling successfully.
Beardsley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Menshikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Beardsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Beardsley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Menshikov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Beardsley working for a triangle but Menshikov defends it easily.
Menshikov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Beardsley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Menshikov trying to control but Beardsley is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley trying to keep a closed guard but Menshikov is proving a slippery customer.
Menshikov content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley dominated that round.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beardsley throws a nice looking combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Beardsley with a series of wild strikes but Beardsley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beardsley! But no joy.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Peter Beardsley has been cut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Beardsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Beardsley there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beardsley. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Beardsley connects with a single shot there.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Beardsley moves out of range.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Beardsley misses.
A head kick misses from Beardsley.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Beardsley pushes him off.#T2#
Beardsley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Beardsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov sets himself, and Beardsley steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick lands for Beardsley.
Beardsley lands a slapping body shot.
Beardsley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Beardsley keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Beardsley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beardsley has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beardsley is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Beardsley connects with a nice looking jab.
Beardsley jabs Menshikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Beardsley instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beardsley is trying to pull guard but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Beardsley manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Menshikov stays in close to Beardsley's body and controls the position.
Menshikov wants to stand but Beardsley is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Beardsley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peter Beardsley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Beardsley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
Beardsley staying out of range there.
Beardsley tries to counter with a clinch but Menshikov shakes him off and moves away.
Beardsley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beardsley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Menshikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beardsley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beardsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Beardsley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beardsley manages to avoid it.
Beardsley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Beardsley slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
Peter Beardsley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Beardsley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Beardsley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menshikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with the head strike. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Beardsley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Beardsley and Menshikov goes tumbling to the canvas! Beardsley follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Peter Beardsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Beardsley slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Beardsley wants to work for an arm triangle but Menshikov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Beardsley is trying to control. Menshikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Beardsley controlling the pace.
Menshikov wants to control but Beardsley is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Beardsley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Menshikov tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beardsley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Peter Beardsley!
Peter Beardsley decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov blocks the body kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Menshikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menshikov's hand.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menshikov takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Menshikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Menshikov tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Menshikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delsarte tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delsarte lands an overhand right.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menshikov.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov. #T4#
Delsarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delsarte presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov has Delsarte pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body.
Delsarte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Menshikov stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Menshikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Menshikov takes one on the button.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range and Delsarte settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delsarte, as that shot connected.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
A head kick from Delsarte lands but Menshikov takes it in his stride.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
A low kick from Delsarte misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand. #T2#
Menshikov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Menshikov clinches.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Menshikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.
Delsarte blocking some punches. #BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
Menshikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Menshikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delsarte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.#T4#
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov 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.
A jab from Delsarte finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses. #CL2#
Menshikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Delsarte throws a series of strikes that have Menshikov backpedaling.
Menshikov 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.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Delsarte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Menshikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov is struggling to control the position.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delsarte throws an elbow but misses.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delsartes head. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov prevents Delsarte from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Delsarte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?
Menshikov wants to stall.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside. #T3#
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Delsarte.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Delsarte slips to the side
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Menshikov ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Delsarte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delsarte, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!
In his post fight interview, Gauthier Delsarte gave a big smile as he said 'I ain’t done yet, new organization. Re motivated again, let’s go '.

Event: SMASH: Sasaki vs Boise
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Menshikov swings for the body but Donovan moves out of range.
Donovan lands a body shot.
Donovan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Menshikov has managed to clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Donovan as Menshikov tries to tie him up.
Donovan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menshikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donovan throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Donovan takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Donovan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.#KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Donovan sends Menshikov down but not out. Donovan dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov struggling a bit here.
Donovan controlling the position from side mount.
We've been hearing that Donovan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Menshikov has one of Donovan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Menshikov defending against the ground and pound.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Donovan drags him back down.
Donovan cracks Menshikov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Donovan tries to advance to mount but Menshikov denies him.
Menshikov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Donovan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Menshikov is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Donovan avoids the attempt from Menshikov to control.
Donovan lands with some strikes.
Menshikov wants to control but Donovan is having none of it.
Donovan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Donovan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Donovan avoids the attempt from Menshikov to control.
Donovan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Menshikov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Menshikov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Menshikov throws a good cross that connects.
Nascimento throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Nascimento manages to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nascimento counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nascimento scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nascimento misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.#KD2#
Nascimento drops Menshikov with a big left hand and mounts him. Menshikov is in big trouble! #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Menshikov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oh Menshikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov wants to hold on but Nascimento pushes him away.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Nascimento controlling the pace for now.
Menshikov is trying to escape the mount.
Nascimento landing strikes from the mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Nascimento there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Menshikov is looking to improve his position but Nascimento isn't that keen on the idea.
Nascimento lands with some strikes.
Nascimento throwing strikes here but Menshikov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Menshikov taking shots to the head.
Nascimento throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #SUB2#
Nascimento with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Menshikov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Nascimento. #T2#
Nascimento throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Nascimento with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Nascimento there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Nascimento throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nascimento misses with a head shot.
Menshikov can't escape the position.
Nascimento lands a big elbow.
Menshikov is trying to escape the mount.
Nascimento content just to control the position here.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Nascimento has a good base and remains in mount.
Nascimento pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nascimento cracks Menshikov with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Nascimento!
Our winner, Yago Nascimento, 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.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurschmann.
Frank Kurschmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kurschmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.#CL#
Kurschmann has closed the distance and engaged Menshikov in a clinch.
Kurschmann scores with a hook to the body.
Kurschmann unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to break free but Kurschmann has control.
Menshikov stalling.
Menshikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Menshikov working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Kurschmann on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kurschmann lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kurschmann blocking some punches. #BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Kurschmann is having none of it.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Kurschmann's head but Kurschmann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Kurschmann circles away.
Kurschmann seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Kurschmann drives through and clinches with Menshikov against the cage.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch but Kurschmann keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Kurschmann blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
Kurschmann takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menshikov.
Menshikov stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Menshikov's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Menshikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurschmann has him pressed against the cage.
Menshikov wants to break free but Kurschmann has control.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurschmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
Menshikov avoids the elbow strike from Kurschmann, against the cage.
Kurschmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Kurschmann is controlling him.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Menshikov throws an elbow that misses.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov tries to circle away but Kurschmann has him pinned against the cage.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Menshikov can't break the clinch.
Kurschmann just leaning against Menshikov, taking a breather.
Kurschmann slows down the pace here.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Kurschmann moves into the clinch successfully.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Kurschmann has him pressed against the cage.
Menshikov working aggressively here. #T4#
Menshikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurschmann gets an underhook and turns Menshikov into the cage.
Kurschmann is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kurschmann stalling in the clinch.
Kurschmann gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Menshikov lands a nice elbow.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kurschmann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov tries to break the clinch but Kurschmann is controlling the position.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Kurschmann slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Kurschmann. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kurschmann tries to clinch there but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Kurschmann avoids it with no problem.#CUT2#Frank Kurschmann's cut is getting worse.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Kurschmann's body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kurschmann fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Kurschmann closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurschmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kurschmann.
A knee to the head by Menshikov.
Menshikov lands an elbow just above Kurschmann 's eye. #T1#
Menshikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kurschmann has him pressed against the cage.
Menshikov tries to break the clinch but Kurschmann is controlling the position.
Menshikov just leaning against Kurschmann, taking a breather.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurschmanns head.
Kurschmann avoiding damage.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Kurschmann improves position.
Kurschmann effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Kurschmann clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Kurschmann has Menshikov pushed against the cage.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kurschmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kurschmann lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menshikov.
Stalling in the clinch from Kurschmann.
Kurschmann keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Kurschmann has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Menshikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Kurschmann gets an underhook and turns Menshikov into the cage.
Kurschmann stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Kurschmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3##CL#
Kurschmann pushes Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kurschmann will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Menshikov up against the cage.
Menshikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#Frank Kurschmann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Kurschmann closes the distance and pushes Menshikov back into the cage.
Kurschmann lands with a light punch inside.
Kurschmann has Menshikov pressed against the cage, preventing Menshikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Menshikov lands with a left to the head.
Menshikov wants to break free but Kurschmann has control. #T4#
Kurschmann stalling the fight.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kurschmann pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Kurschmann fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Kurschmann holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Menshikov looks to land a combination but Kurschmann avoids it well.
Kurschmann lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kurschmann cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.#CL#
Kurschmann moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Menshikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kurschmann has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov tries to stall but Kurschmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Kurschmann is controlling him.#T1#
Come on Menshikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kurschmann struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Menshikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurschmann's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Kurschmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
An out of breath Maxim Menshikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Nurmagomedov
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Kim Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#KD2#
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Menshikov tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Menshikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Jones throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Menshikov limp body while Jones jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jones!
Kim Jones was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten 4
Date: Oct 22, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dankovich counters with a good, hard body kick but Menshikov shrugs it off.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Dankovich counters by clinching up.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch.
Dankovich misses with the head strike.
Dankovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dankovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Menshikov fails to land.
Dankovich working aggressively here.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dankovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov gets through Dankovich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dankovich digs a right hand underneath Menshikov's ribcage. Menshikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Dankovich.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dankovich lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Dankovich is working Menshikov over against the cage.
Menshikov looks winded!
Dankovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Dankovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Dankovich.
Dankovich scores with a jab to the body.
Dankovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters circling a little - Dankovich finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dankovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dankovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Dankovich. That's going to slow Menshikov down.
Menshikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Dankovich counters with a huge right that knocks Menshikov out cold! Dankovich is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
A less than humble Anzor Dankovich misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs River 2
Date: Sep 25, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Kurschmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
Menshikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kurschmann momentarily.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Kurschmann tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurschmann takes one to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Frank Kurschmann's cut even more.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kurschmann moves out of range of the strikes.
Kurschmann avoids the body shot from Menshikov. #CL2#
Kurschmann moves into the clinch.
Kurschmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov lands with a left to the head.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Kurschmann's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Menshikov trying to stall but Kurschmann improves his position.
Menshikov misses with some punches. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kurschmann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Kurschmann has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov throws an overhand right that lands on Kurschmann's shoulder, as Kurschmann tries to avoid the shot.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menshikov swings for the body but Kurschmann moves out of range. #T2##CL2#
Kurschmann moves into the clinch.
Menshikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Menshikov lands a left hand.
Kurschmann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kurschmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Frank Kurschmann's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Kurschmann is controlling him.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Kurschmann.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Kurschmann presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurschmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurschmann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kurschmann takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurschmann is just out of range.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Kurschmann with a series of wild strikes but Kurschmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurschmann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menshikov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov misses with a hook #CL2#
and Kurschmann counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurschmann avoids the elbow strike from Menshikov, against the cage.
Kurschmann dodges an elbow strike from Menshikov.
Menshikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the head but Kurschmann blocks with his arms.
Kurschmann takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurschmann.
Menshikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kurschmann is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Kurschmann's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Kurschmann forces Menshikov back against the cage and clinches.
Menshikov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kurschmann keeps control of Menshikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kurschmann is defending well for now.
Kurschmann prevents Menshikov from breaking the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kurschmann in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kurschmann.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kurschmann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Menshikov fails to land.
Menshikov just leaning against Kurschmann, taking a breather.
Kurschmann landing knees to the body.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Kurschmann improves position.
Kurschmann displaying some good clinch control by pressing Menshikov up against the cage.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kurschmann working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menshikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kurschmann lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Kurschmann dodges an elbow strike from Menshikov. #T2#
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kurschmann leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kurschmann blocks the elbow strike.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kurschmann slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov lands a shoulder strike. #CUT#Frank Kurschmann's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Menshikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kurschmann's defenses.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Kurschmann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Delsarte acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Menshikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Menshikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delsarte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Delsarte connects with a high kick.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a body kick. #T1#
Delsarte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menshikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delsarte scrambles back to his feet.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delsarte with a nice cross.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Menshikov's body. Menshikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte tries a head kick but it misses.
Delsarte throws a right hand that Menshikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Menshikov also avoids with ease.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Menshikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Menshikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily. #T2#
Delsarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Menshikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menshikov throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Delsarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menshikov. Menshikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left to the body.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Delsarte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Menshikov off the cage and back into range.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.#T4#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Menshikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delsarte lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Menshikov down.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Delsarte avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Delsarte moves out of range.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menshikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Delsarte lands a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Menshikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Menshikov sees coming a mile off.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Menshikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delsarte doesn't seem phased though.
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Menshikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menshikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menshikov momentarily.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Delsarte.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menshikov's head.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Menshikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Delsarte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delsarte.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Menshikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Delsarte lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Delsarte finds it's target.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the body.
Delsarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Menshikov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Menshikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menshikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menshikov in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Delsarte. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Menshikov's body.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Delsarte thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delsarte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delsarte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Menshikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Menshikov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Delsarte presses forward with punches and knees until Menshikov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Menshikov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delsarte made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler
Date: Jul 31, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut #TD2#
so Kohler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kohler won't allow Menshikov to sweep him here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kohler working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Menshikov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kohler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kohler throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kohler cracks Menshikov with a solid left hand.
Kohler trying to control but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov pulls Kohler in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler throwing strikes but missing.
Kohler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Menshikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kohler being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Menshikov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohler preventing the sweep.
Kohler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kohler chips away with some ground and pound.
Kohler with a nice head shot there.
Kohler cracks Menshikov with a solid left hand.
Kohler stopping the sweep attempt from Menshikov.
Kohler throws a big right hand that misses.
Kohler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kohler working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!#SUB2#
Kohler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kohler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kohler throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Menshikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kohler manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Kohler keeping full guard, as Menshikov tries to pass.
Kohler is pulling down on Menshikov's head to control his posture.
Menshikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kohler trying to control the position here.
Menshikov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kohler is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Menshikov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menshikov continues to stall.
Menshikov looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Menshikov counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Kohler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Menshikov sneaks out the side door and pushes Kohler away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kohler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Kohler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kohler throws a shot to the body.
Kohler tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Menshikov swivels and escapes.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Kohler manages to avoid it.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Kohler.
Kohler fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Menshikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Menshikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kohler to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Menshikov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kohler won't allow Menshikov to sweep him here.
Menshikov wants to stand but Kohler is controlling the position.
Menshikov trying to control the position.
Kohler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov trying to control the position.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kohler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kohler stands up over Menshikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kohler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Kohler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov keeping moving, preventing Kohler from controlling successfully.
Menshikov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kohler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Menshikov wants to pass the guard but Kohler is keeping the position.
Kohler pulls Menshikov in close to prevent any damage.
Menshikov stopping the sweep attempt from Kohler.
Menshikov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kohler pulls Menshikov in close to prevent any damage.
Kohler keeping moving, preventing Menshikov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Menshikov won't allow Kohler to sweep him here.
Menshikov wants to control from the top but Kohler keeps moving.
Menshikov controlling from the top position.
Menshikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Menshikov looking to sit in guard and control but Kohler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Kohler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menshikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Menshikov blocks nicely. #T3#
Menshikov has his hands on Kohler's head, controlling the position.
Kohler wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Menshikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kohler is one step ahead there.
Kohler stands up over Menshikov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kohler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menshikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kohler working some strikes from top position.
Menshikov is trying to control the position but Kohler postures up.
Kohler preventing the sweep.
Menshikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreas Kohler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kohler connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Menshikov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kohler scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Menshikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kohler arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Menshikov's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andreas Kohler!
Our winner, Andreas Kohler, 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.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Randalman
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov checks the leg kick.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Menshikov throws a combination. Delsarte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice leg kick.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menshikov's sensitive parts.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte motions for Menshikov to come forward. Delsarte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Menshikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menshikov.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delsarte has time to react.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Menshikov misses. #T2#
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Menshikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Delsarte coming out on top.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
As Menshikov backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage. #T3#
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menshikov throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Menshikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Delsarte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Delsarte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Delsarte takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delsarte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
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!
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menshikov misses the jab.#T4#
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov looks winded!
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delsarte is looking to slow Menshikov down with leg kicks.
Delsarte lands a head kick. Menshikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with an open hand slap.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Menshikov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte lands a body shot.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Menshikov will feel that in the morning.
Menshikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menshikov under the eye.#KD#
Delsarte lands a big right hand that sends Menshikov crashing to the mat! Delsarte stays standing though and waves Menshikov back to his feet!#ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
Delsarte lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Menshikov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Delsarte from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Menshikov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH:71
Date: Jun 10, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Panda throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda staying out of range there.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Panda ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov scores with a nice head shot.
Panda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabs Panda to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Panda saw that one coming.
Menshikov sets himself, and Panda steps forward looking for the clinch! Menshikov avoids it this time.
Menshikov drops Panda with a big left hand! Panda is injured, injured bad! Menshikov jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov slips a jab from Johnson.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnson counters with a nice body shot.
Johnson with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Johnson sizes up Menshikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target. #KD#
Johnson steps into range and cracks Menshikov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Menshikov flops backwards and Johnson dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Menshikov trying to control the position.
Menshikov pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Menshikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #T1#
Menshikov keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Menshikov trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SU#
Johnson gets to his feet. Menshikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Menshikov lands a jab.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #KD2#
Menshikov drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Menshikov is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.#T2#
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!
Johnson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Menshikov saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov misses with a hook #CL#
and Johnson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Menshikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Johnson landing knees to the body.
Menshikov looks winded!#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#BC#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Menshikov.
Johnson scores with a jab to the head.
Johnson stuns Menshikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson fakes the body blow, causing Menshikov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Menshikov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). LaTroy Johnson!
After winning the bout, LaTroy Johnson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the head. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.#KD#
Menshikov lands a big right hand that sends Panda crashing to the mat! Menshikov stays standing though and waves Panda back to his feet!
Menshikov pounces like a tiger and cracks Panda with a vicious hook! Panda is down but not out! Menshikov follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Menshikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A left lands for Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Nice jab there from Menshikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Menshikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte. #T1#
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Menshikov drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Menshikov is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov cracks Delsarte with a hook to the temple - Delsarte is on wobbly legs here! Menshikov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Delsarte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Menshikov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gauthier Delsarte had this to say: 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte
Date: Mar 11, 2022

#R1#
Menshikov takes a swing at Floyd's ribcage but misses.
Floyd blocks a jab.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Floyd uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Menshikov tries to get set, Floyd tries to push him back and clinch up but Menshikov manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Floyd clinches up against the cage.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Floyd has him pressed against the cage.
Floyd keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Floyd.
Menshikov takes a shot to the head.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov has Floyd pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
We've been told by Floyd's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Floyd avoids the punch easily.
Floyd is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Floyd.
As Menshikov tries to get set, Floyd tries to push him back and clinch up but Menshikov manages to avoid the attempt.
Floyd swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Menshikov misses with a left hand #KD#
and Floyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Menshikov toppling to the canvas! Menshikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Floyd finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Floyd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menshikov scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Floyd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Floyd is looking to counter the offense by Menshikov and move into the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a combination #KD#
and Floyd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Floyd lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov looks to land a combination but Floyd avoids it well.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Floyd wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Floyd staying out of range there.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Floyd counters with a huge right that knocks Menshikov out cold! Floyd is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
A very excited looking Bunkechukwu Floyd made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Kneeland
Date: Feb 04, 2022

#R1#
Donovan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donovan defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Donovan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabs Donovan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donovan throws a right and a left that Menshikov avoids nicely.
Menshikov throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
It looked like Donovan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Donovan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
Donovan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov. #KD2#
Menshikov lands a left and a right that send Donovan crashing to the mat, dazed. Menshikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Donovan is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #KD2#
Menshikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donovan sprawling to the canvas! Donovan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Menshikov finish him?!
Oh Donovan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Dan Donovan's cut is getting worse.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Donovan.
Menshikov lands a big right hook! Donovan looks hurt but is still standing! Menshikov lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Donovan falls down and Menshikov dives in with a huge hammer fist! Donovan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Menshikov runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Floyd's head but Floyd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Floyd throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Floyd appears to be looking for a big counter.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Floyd.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Floyd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
Floyd tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Menshikov manages to circle out of the way.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Floyd counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Floyd scores with a counter punch that sends Menshikov to the canvas! Floyd smells blood - he's punishing Menshikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Menshikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd retains his super heavyweight title!
Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd 2
Date: Dec 01, 2021

#R1#
Good shot there by Menshikov.#CUT2#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panda doesn't seem bothered though.
Panda uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menshikov has time to react.
Panda with a nice cross.
Panda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Panda moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Panda throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Panda. #KD2#
Menshikov sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Menshikov is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Panda is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Panda misses with the combination.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panda.
Panda feinted with a counter takedown.
Panda throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Panda ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#KD2#
Menshikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Panda sprawling to the canvas! Panda rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Menshikov finish him?!
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Panda out cold! Panda corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SMASH:25
Date: Oct 29, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Floyd takes the fight into the clinch.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Floyd has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Menshikov fails to land.
I was talking to Floyd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Floyd slips under a jab.
Menshikov blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Floyd ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a double jab
and Floyd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Floyd looks to land a combination. Menshikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A looping hook to the body misses from Floyd. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Floyd avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Floyd is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menshikov.#T2#
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Floyd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Floyd counters with a nice right hand that sends Menshikov toppling to the canvas! Menshikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Floyd finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov slips a straight right by Floyd.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Floyd avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Floyd misses with a looping right.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Floyd slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T3#
Menshikov cracks Floyd with a good jab.
Floyd tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menshikov counters with a two punch combo.
Floyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Floyd lands a big uppercut and Menshikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menshikov looks OK. Floyd waves Menshikov back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Floyd scores with a counter punch that sends Menshikov to the canvas! Floyd smells blood - he's punishing Menshikov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Menshikov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Kapisi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kapisi, as that shot connected.
Menshikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Kapisi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
Kapisi lands a jab.
Kapisi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapisi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a body shot
and Menshikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kapisi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov. #T1#
Kapisi thuds his right hand into Menshikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kapisi connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kapisi.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Kapisi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Menshikov has time to react.
Menshikov checks a low kick from Kapisi.
Kapisi works Menshikov's body with a nice hook.
A lazy left from Kapisi finds it's target.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
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 looping hook to the body misses from Kapisi. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi tries to land a body kick
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapisi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menshikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kapisi misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Kapisi. #CL#
Menshikov has managed to clinch.
Kapisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Menshikov has double underhooks. #BC2#
Kapisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
Kapisi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Kapisi.
Kapisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Kapisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kapisi scores with a hook to the body. Menshikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kapisi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Kapisi sends Menshikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kapisi is motioning to the referee to let Menshikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Kapisi gets a clinch. #BC2#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kapisi scores with a nice head shot.
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!
Kapisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapisi misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the body
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Kapisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.#T4##CL2#
Kapisi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kapisi is trying to push Menshikov away but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Menshikov landing knees to the body.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kapisi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kapisi is looking to break free of the clinch but Menshikov has double underhooks.
Menshikov lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Kapisi manages to break the clinch.
Kapisi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kapisi throws a right hand that misses
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi looks to land a left hand but Menshikov moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Menshikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov slips a jab from Kapisi.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kapisi swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Menshikov counters with a nice right hand that sends Kapisi toppling to the canvas! Kapisi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Menshikov finish him?!#ROC#Kapisi is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keone Kapisi dominated that round.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kapisi sizes up Menshikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #KD2#
Kapisi drops Menshikov with a beautiful combination! Menshikov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kapisi is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Kapisi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Kapisi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Kapisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kapisi misses
and Menshikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!#KD2#
Kapisi lands a big uppercut and Menshikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menshikov looks OK. Kapisi waves Menshikov back to his feet!#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Menshikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kapisi cracks Menshikov with a left hook right on the temple and Menshikov goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Kapisi lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Menshikov is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi is the new super heavyweight champion!
Keone Kapisi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hardcore Alchemy for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Floyd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menshikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Floyd throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Bunkechukwu Floyd has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Floyd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Floyd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Floyd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov swings for the body but Floyd moves out of range.
A jab from Floyd misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Floyd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menshikov lands the left hand.
Floyd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
No joy there for Floyd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menshikov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Floyd lands a nice hook to Menshikov's body. Menshikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Floyd misses with a lunging right hand
and Menshikov counters with a one-two to the body.
Floyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menshikov counters with a left to the body.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Floyds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Floyd.
Floyd throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Floyd acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Floyd misses the body punch #KD2#
and Menshikov counters with a crisp one two that drops Floyd! Menshikov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Floyd to his feet! Floyd is in big trouble!#ROC2#Floyd is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menshikov counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maxim Menshikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH:14
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Panda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menshikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Panda has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panda.
Menshikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at PSE in the buildup to the fight.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
Panda shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Panda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Panda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Menshikov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panda is in Menshikov's guard.
Panda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menshikov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Panda trying to control here.
Menshikov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menshikov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Menshikov wants to free his trapped foot but Panda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menshikov controlling the action here.
Menshikov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Further stalling from Menshikov.#T3#
Panda is controlling Menshikov's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Full Time Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panda misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panda lands a head shot.
Menshikov stalks Panda and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Panda's face. Panda staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Menshikov as Panda shoots in.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panda wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Panda throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Panda.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Panda bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD#
Menshikov drops Panda with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Panda looks back up at him and smiles so Menshikov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Panda is rocked!
Menshikov throws a pinpoint strike between Panda's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Panda crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Menshikov scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
Our winner, Maxim Menshikov, 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.

Event: SMASH: Forster vs Ribbit
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Rawse misses with a double jab
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Rawse misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Rawse looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawse throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rawse misses with a hook
and Menshikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Rawse does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Rawse throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Menshikov moves into the clinch.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Menshikov stalls.
Rawse wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Menshikov just leaning against Rawse, taking a breather.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Rawse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.#T2#
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawse is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage.
Rawse takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Rawse tries to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling the position.
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rawse has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Rawse misses.
Rawse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Menshikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rawse on the side of the head.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov batters Rawse with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rawse is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Menshikov lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rawse to the mat with a gruesome thud! Menshikov is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C24: Gee vs. Overflow
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Fujimoto staying out of range there.
Menshikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto throws a head kick but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov jabs at Fujimoto's body.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujimoto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Fujimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Fujimoto thinks about countering with a head kick.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Fujimoto throws a big counter combination but Menshikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Fujimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Fujimoto.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fujimoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice straight punches there by Menshikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a swing at Fujimoto's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Fujimoto avoids the punch easily.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov with a nice cross.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Fujimoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Menshikov clinches.
Menshikov keeps control of Fujimoto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Menshikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fujimoto is keeping busy.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
It looked like Fujimoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menshikov.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Fujimoto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Menshikov rushes Fujimoto and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks from the clinch.
Fujimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fujimoto manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fujimoto throws a counter high kick but Menshikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Fujimoto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Fujimoto shakes it off.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Fujimoto moved out of range.
Fujimoto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fujimoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fujimoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Fujimoto throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.#CL2#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Fujimoto against the cage. #T4#
Fujimoto lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Fujimoto manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Fujimoto throws a quick counter head kick but Menshikov was just out of range.
Menshikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Fujimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Fujimoto avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Fujimoto uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Gyukosho Fujimoto has been cut.#BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujimoto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fujimoto misses with a double jab.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujimoto avoids a wild elbow strike from Menshikov.#BC#
Fujimoto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fujimoto loads up on a big right hand but Menshikov slips the punch.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Fujimoto counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov takes a swing at Fujimoto's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Fujimoto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A head kick misses from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto throws out a loose jab but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Fujimoto bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fujimoto throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Menshikov pushes Fujimoto up against the cage in a clinch.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Fujimoto improves position. #BC#
Fujimoto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fujimoto displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujimoto was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.#T2#
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
A little feinted left hand from Fujimoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Fujimoto moves out of range.
Fujimoto throws a big counter combination but Menshikov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fujimoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fujimoto drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Fujimoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fujimoto takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Fujimoto tries to bum rush Menshikov with a series of wild strikes but Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Menshikov clinches. #BC#
Fujimoto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov moves forwards but Fujimoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Menshikov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Fujimoto lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fujimoto swats away the attempt to clinch by Menshikov.
Fujimoto throws a counter high kick but Menshikov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fujimoto tries to move into range but Menshikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menshikov connects with a body shot.#T4#
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Fujimoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Fujimoto's head but Fujimoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fujimoto takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujimoto is looking to counter punch.
Fujimoto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menshikov misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a head kick that drops Menshikov to the mat! Menshikov scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Menshikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujimoto is looking for a counter combo.
Menshikov misses with a double jab
and Fujimoto counters with a big right hand! Oh Menshikov is in trouble here! Fujimoto follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A victorious Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1##CL#
Menshikov rushes Alyoshin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alyoshin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alyoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Alyoshin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Menshikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Grant Alyoshin has been cut.
Alyoshin tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alyoshin scores with a shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alyoshin lands with a right to the head.
Menshikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alyoshin tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov connects with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Menshikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alyoshin lands with a left to the head.
Alyoshin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Alyoshin working aggressively here.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menshikov.
Alyoshin misses with the head strike.
Alyoshin lands a left hand.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Alyoshin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Menshikov leaning against his opponent.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alyoshin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Alyoshin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
A right hand to the body from Alyoshin.
Menshikov throws an elbow that misses.
Alyoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alyoshin lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Alyoshin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Alyoshin blocks it.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Alyoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Alyoshin scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Alyoshin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Alyoshin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Alyoshin looking to throw knees to the head but Menshikov is blocking nicely.
Menshikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov misses with a knee strike.
Alyoshin managing to block the knees to the body from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Menshikov.
Menshikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alyoshin misses with a knee to the head.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Menshikov lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Alyoshin.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Alyoshin avoids it.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alyoshin avoids the damage to the body.
Menshikov lands a right hand.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Menshikov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Alyoshin trying to land knees to the body.
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Alyoshin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alyoshin's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alyoshin cracks Menshikov with a nice body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Menshikov checks the leg kick.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Alyoshin lands a big head kick that sends Menshikov tumbling to the mat! Alyoshin takes a step backwards and waves Menshikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alyoshin with a nice calf kick.
Menshikov lands with a cross.
Alyoshin slips under a jab.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
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!
Alyoshin connects with a looping right hand.
Alyoshin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Alyoshin gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside.
Alyoshin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A body shot lands from Alyoshin.
Menshikov misses with an elbow strike.
Alyoshin has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses. #T1#
Alyoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Alyoshin misses with a knee strike.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Menshikov.
Alyoshin misses with a knee strike.
Alyoshin with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Menshikov blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin pushes Menshikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alyoshin avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Alyoshin misses with a knee strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Alyoshin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alyoshin fails to land.
Alyoshin blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Alyoshin avoids a wild elbow strike from Menshikov.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Alyoshin.
A short left from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alyoshin swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Alyoshin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alyoshin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Alyoshin in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the body. #T3#
Menshikov avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands a right hand.
Alyoshin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Alyoshin lands a nice uppercut.
Alyoshin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alyoshin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Alyoshin throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alyoshin misses with a knee to the head.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body. #T4#
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alyoshin takes a shot to the head.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alyoshin lands with a left to the head.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menshikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Alyoshin.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alyoshin misses with a body punch.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Alyoshin lands an uppercut.
Alyoshin has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Alyoshin.
A knee to the head by Alyoshin.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Alyoshin throws a head kick but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alyoshin is just out of range.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alyoshin manages to avoid it.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alyoshin scores with a hook.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alyoshin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Alyoshin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov scores with the left hand. Alyoshin knows he should have avoided that one.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alyoshin moves away.#CL#
Menshikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Alyoshin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menshikov tries to stall but Alyoshin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alyoshin avoids the damage to the body.
Alyoshin blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
Alyoshin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Alyoshin landing knees to the head. #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Grant Alyoshin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alyoshin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alyoshin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alyoshin missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Alyoshin won't want to take too many of those.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Menshikov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alyoshin tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Alyoshin avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but Menshikov blocks it.
Alyoshin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alyoshin tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Alyoshin back against the cage.
Alyoshin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it misses.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alyoshin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alyoshin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov misses with an elbow strike.
Alyoshin letting Menshikov take a breather here.
Menshikov tries a knee to the head but Alyoshin blocks it. #T3##BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alyoshin slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
It seemed like Alyoshin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alyoshin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Menshikov connects with a single shot there.
Alyoshin tries a head kick but it misses.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alyoshin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alyoshin keeps it at a distance.
Alyoshin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
Despite the aggression on Alyoshin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov slips under a jab from Alyoshin.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alyoshin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Alyoshin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Menshikov misses the jab.#KD2#
Alyoshin cracks Menshikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Alyoshin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Menshikov to stand back up!
Alyoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Grant Alyoshin really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Alyoshin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alyoshin keeps it at a distance.
Alyoshin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alyoshin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a hook but Alyoshin avoids it easily.
Alyoshin misses with a head kick. #T1#
Menshikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alyoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Menshikov lands a nice hook to Alyoshin's body. Alyoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alyoshin under the eye.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp one two that drops Menshikov! Alyoshin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Menshikov to his feet! Menshikov is in big trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Alyoshin closes the distance and pushes Menshikov back into the cage.#T2#
Menshikov connects with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin misses with a knee to the head.
Alyoshin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
Alyoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Alyoshin takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alyoshin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alyoshin.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Alyoshin's head.
Alyoshin lands a big right hand that drops Menshikov! The killer instinct kicks in and Alyoshin finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Alyoshin!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Grant Alyoshin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Menshikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jesus, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Jesus lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jesus was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jesus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Jesus misses the target.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov tries to move into range but Jesus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Jesus.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov cracks Jesus with a good jab.
Jesus connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jesus misses with a left hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Jesus walks into a left hand.
Jesus works the jab nicely.#T1#
Jesus tries to clinch
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand. #KD#
Jesus lands a big uppercut and Menshikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menshikov looks OK. Jesus waves Menshikov back to his feet!#ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
Jesus takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jesus throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov tests Jesus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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 nice combination there by Menshikov.
Jesus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jesus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jesus has time to react.
Jesus throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily. #T2#
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Menshikov has knocked Jesus down with a huge combo! Menshikov steps away and waves a wobbly Jesus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Jesus is rocked!
Jesus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jesus.
Jesus has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter in the buildup to the fight.
Menshikov lands a jab to the head.
Oh Jesus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jesus.
Jesus seems to have got his legs back now.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Jesus avoids the punch easily.
Jesus throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov swings for the body but Jesus moves out of range.
Jesus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a jab to Jesus's midsection.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Jesus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jesus circles away quickly and effectively.
Jesus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jesus throws a looping overhand right but Menshikov ducks down to avoid it.
Jesus throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jesus misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a left to the body.
Jesus misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Jesus is out of range.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
Jesus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Menshikov working hard to break the clinch.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Menshikov controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
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!
Jesus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Menshikov to keep the fight standing.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menshikov pushes Jesus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jesus tries to circle away but Menshikov has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus misses with some punches.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jesus avoids it.
Jesus lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov lands an elbow just above Jesus 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.
Jesus struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Jesus lands a nice uppercut.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Jesus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jesus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jesus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab from Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jesus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
Jesus throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Menshikov forces Jesus back against the cage and clinches.
Menshikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Jesus looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Jesus misses with some punches. #T1#
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menshikov.
Jesus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jesus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Jesus moved out of range.
Menshikov closes the distance but Jesus moves to the side
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Menshikov darts in and clinches Jesus up against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Jesus blocks it.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jesus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menshikov or not.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jesus blocking some punches. #T2#
Menshikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jesus's defenses.
Jesus tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Jesus back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menshikov.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jesus tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jesus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jesus lands with a good body shot.
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Jesus looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
A jab from Jesus misses.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Jesus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jesus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Jesus moves away and avoids it.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jesus throws a right and a left that Menshikov avoids nicely.
Menshikov stuns Jesus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T4#
Jesus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menshikov in his tracks.
A punch lands to the side of Jesus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Jesus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov connects with a body shot.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Menshikov. That snapped Jesus's head back.
Menshikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jesus to score with a decent uppercut.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Jesus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Jesus throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Jesus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jesus needs to keep his hands up - Menshikov had a free shot at his head there.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Jesus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov lands with a right hand. #CL#
Jesus instigates a clinch.
Jesus takes a shot to the head.
Jesus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Jesus tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
A short left from Jesus.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Jesus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jesus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov lands a left hand.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Menshikov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov.
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
Menshikov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Menshikov.
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside.
Menshikov pushes Jesus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Menshikov - that landed with a thud.
Menshikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards. #T2#
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.#KD2#
Menshikov drops Jesus onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jesus is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Menshikov has Jesus pressed against the cage. Jesus drops his hands and Menshikov takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Jesus tumbling to the canvas! Menshikov rains down with more punches but Jesus was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Menshikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Evaristo Jesus had this to say: 'WTF'.

Event: Combate 11: Severini vs. Zan
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Svensson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Menshikov ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Svensson throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov tries to move into range but Svensson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Svensson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menshikov under the eye.
Svensson moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Svensson.
Svensson misses with a jab to the body
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Menshikov moved away.
Svensson fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Svensson.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Svensson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson connects with a body shot.
Svensson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menshikov.
A slow jab from Svensson misses its intended target.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov misses with a hook. Svensson ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Svensson moves away.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Svensson misses. #T2#
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Svensson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menshikov. Menshikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Svensson slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov lands with a cross.
Svensson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Svensson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Svensson closes the distance and pushes Menshikov back into the cage.#T3##BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Svensson's head coaches at Memento Mori that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson stuns Menshikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menshikov takes a swing at Svensson's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Svensson circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Menshikov tries to keep at a distance but Svensson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a knee to the body. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Svensson misses with a punch on the inside.
Svensson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Svensson.
Svensson avoids a wild elbow strike from Menshikov.
Menshikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Svensson with a nice calf kick.
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Menshikov slips a jab from Svensson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Svensson walks into a jab.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Svensson.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Svensson counters with a series of strikes. Menshikov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Svensson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Svensson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Svensson counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Svensson under the eye.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svensson.
Sven Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.
Menshikov walks into a straight right hand from Svensson.
Svensson lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson misses with a straight left.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Svensson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menshikov swings for the body but Svensson moves out of range. #CL#
Svensson drives through and clinches with Menshikov against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Svensson. #T1#
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Svensson has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Menshikov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Svensson's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.
Menshikov working Svensson over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Svensson dodges an elbow strike from Menshikov.
Svensson misses with the head strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Svensson takes a knee right on the jaw!
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Menshikov.
Svensson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Menshikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Menshikov - that landed with a thud.
Menshikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#Sven Svensson's cut is getting worse.#T2#
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!#BC2#
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Svensson's body.
Svensson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#Sven Svensson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov lands with a nice combination. Svensson backs away looking to recover.#ROC2#Svensson is rocked!
Svensson walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Svensson limp body while Menshikov jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
An out of breath Maxim Menshikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Jesus.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jesus manages to avoid it.
Jesus throws a series of punches but Menshikov avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws a jab when Jesus was well out of range.
Jesus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A head kick by Jesus misses
enabling Menshikov to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
Jesus throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Jesus moves out of range. #T1#
Menshikov scores with a hook.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov walks into a left hand.
Menshikov misses with a combination
and Jesus counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Jesus counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jesus.
Jesus throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Jesus tries to clinch but Menshikov moves away
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Menshikov pushes Jesus up against the cage in a clinch.
Jesus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Jesus lands an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage. #T2#
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Jesus avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jesus is defending well for now.
Menshikov lands with a right to the head.
Jesus misses with a punch on the inside.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jesus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jesus scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov misses with a knee strike.
Jesus pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jesus throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
A big right from Menshikov misses. #T3#
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jesus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.#CL#
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov crunches a lovely knee into Jesus's ribcage.
Jesus lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jesus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Jesus misses.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Jesus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jesus throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Menshikov misses its target.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jesus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Jesus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Menshikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Evaristo Jesus has been cut.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jesus fails to land.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jesus blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.
Menshikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jesus.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jesus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Evaristo Jesus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Menshikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jesus, pushing him back against the cage.
Jesus lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Jesus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jesus avoids the elbow strike from Menshikov, against the cage.
Jesus digs a right hand underneath Menshikov's ribcage. Menshikov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Jesus as the two fighters clinch.
Jesus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jesus.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jesus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jesus misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov misses with a knee to the head.
Jesus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Jesus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jesus is leaning against Menshikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jesus working aggressively here.
Jesus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Jesus.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Jesus lands a left hand.
Jesus tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Jesus.
A nice left hand lands by Jesus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jesus.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Jesus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jesus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jesus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jesus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jesus blocking some punches.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jesus digs a right hand into Menshikov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menshikov's gas tank.
Jesus misses with the head strike.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jesus lands with a short shot to the head.
Jesus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Jesus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jesus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov tries to stall but Jesus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jesus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Jesus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jesus throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jesus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jesus lands a body punch.
A short left from Jesus.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Jesus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
A shot in the inside from Jesus.
Jesus lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Jesus lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jesus lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Menshikov to his knees! Jesus keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evaristo Jesus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Evaristo Jesus waved his t-shirt featuring Urban Fighter's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: People ask the question
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gee connects with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Menshikov swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Gee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Gee thinks about the counter body kick.
Gee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gee misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.
Gee tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gee throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov lands a nice hook to Gee's body. Gee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gee throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands with a hook. Gee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menshikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menshikov under the eye.
Gee misses with a kick to the body.
Gee misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Gee throws a push kick but Menshikov slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
Menshikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Good work by Menshikov as he checks the leg kick.
Menshikov swings for the body but Gee moves out of range.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gee.
Gee throws a right and a left that Menshikov avoids nicely.
Gee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gee lands with a nice body kick.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gee scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Gee ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Gee misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gee slips under a jab.
Gee looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Menshikov throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
Gee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It looks like Menshikov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Gee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gee avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a jab.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Gee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gee slips under a jab.
Gee counters with a body kick.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Gee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Gee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
Gee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gee.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.#T3#
Gee throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Gee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gee misses the target.
Gee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gee avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Gee misses with a straight right.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gee lunges at Menshikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menshikov's hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Gee.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Gee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Gee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gee misses with a left hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Gee with a series of wild strikes but Gee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gee throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Gee.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Gee avoids them all with ease.
Gee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gee throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Gee throws a head kick that half lands.
Gee with a jab.
Gee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Menshikov's head backwards.
Menshikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD2#
Gee cracks Menshikov with an uppercut from hell and Menshikov crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Gee's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!#SU2#
Gee gets to his feet. Menshikov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gee is looking to land body kicks.
Menshikov throws a jab when Gee was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A swing and a miss from Gee.
Gee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gee.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Inspektor Gee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Gee with an uppercut!
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gee.
Gee swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Inspektor Gee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gee moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Gee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Menshikov misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Gee punishes Menshikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Gee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Menshikov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Inspektor Gee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gee counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gee looks to throw a body kick
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gee scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Gee moves away and avoids it.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.#T1#
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Gee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Gee moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Gee.
Gee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Gee swings widly with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a series of strikes. Gee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Gee just misses with a punch to the body.
Gee throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gee - that will leave a mark!
Gee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Gee misses.
Gee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov throwing a counter right hand but Gee manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fighters circling - Gee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gee.
Despite the aggression on Gee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gee doesn't seem bothered though.
Gee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gee.
Gee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gee misses with a head kick.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Gee shakes it off.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov moves out of range as Gee throws a body kick.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
Gee throws a wild body kick that Menshikov sees coming a mile off.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Gee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gee slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Gee throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily. #T3#
Jab from Gee.
Gee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Gee moved out of range.#CL#
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov lands an elbow just above Gee 's eye. #CUT#It looks like Inspektor Gee has been cut.
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gee is trying to break the clinch but Menshikov is controlling him.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow.
Gee lands an elbow inside that Menshikov shrugs off.
Menshikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gee's face. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov throws a hook but Gee avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Gee ducked under it nicely. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gee throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Gee digs a good body shot into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Gee misses.
Gee staying out of range there.
Gee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Gee moves out of range.
Gee connects with an inside leg kick.
Gee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gee defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Gee throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Gee moves out of range.
Menshikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Gee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Gee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Gee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gee misses with a body shot.
Gee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gee keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Gee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range and Gee settles back down.
As Gee looks to move away, Menshikov throws a big counter combo but Gee just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gee throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gee misses with a body punch
enabling Menshikov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gee.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov sizes up Gee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL#
Menshikov has managed to clinch.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Gee.
Menshikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Gee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Menshikov prevents Gee from breaking the clinch.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Menshikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.#BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
Gee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gee slips a jab from Menshikov.
Gee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menshikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Gee counters with a three punch combo that has Menshikov backing up. Menshikov nods at Gee to acknowledge the strikes.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gee.
Gee throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gee throws a lazy uppercut
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gee blocks a jab.
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Gee throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Gee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menshikov.
Gee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Gee.#T3#
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Gee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Gee.
Menshikov sizes up Gee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gee connects with a solid leg kick.
Menshikov moves out of range as Gee strikes.
Gee scores with a kick to the body. #CL#
Menshikov clinches.
Gee can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Gee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gee tries to circle away but Menshikov has him pinned against the cage.
Gee avoids the elbow strike from Menshikov, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menshikov as Gee tries to tie him up.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gee is defending well for now.#T4#
Menshikov tries a body shot but Gee blocks it.
Gee struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Gee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov lands an elbow inside.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gee managing to block the knees to the body from Menshikov.
Menshikov working Gee over with knees to the body.
Gee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov with a nice cross.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Gee is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menshikov 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new heavyweight champion!
Maxim Menshikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn Brak vs Tower 2
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Dimitrov blocks a jab.
Dimitrov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dimitrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimitrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Menshikov avoided it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dimitrov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dimitrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dimitrov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Dimitrov's body.
Menshikov punishes Dimitrov's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Dimitrov moved out of range.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dimitrovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Menshikov jabs Dimitrov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dimitrov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov cracks Dimitrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Dimitrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dimitrov also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
A quick step to the side and Dimitrov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Menshikov has Dimitrov up against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dimitrov tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dimitrov blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Dimitrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Dimitrov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dimitrov takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Daniel Dimitrov's cut is getting worse.
Dimitrov misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Dimitrov takes a shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Menshikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dimitrov's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov.
A head punch on the inside from Dimitrov fails to land.
Dimitrov working aggressively here.
Menshikov tries to stall but Dimitrov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dimitrov. #T3#
Dimitrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimitrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menshikov lands a knee to the body.
Dimitrov is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Jeez, Daniel Dimitrov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A nice left hand lands by Dimitrov.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Dimitrov has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimitrov.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menshikov lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Dimitrov to his knees! Menshikov keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 720
Date: Sep 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Alyoshin moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Alyoshin.
It looked like Menshikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alyoshin.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Alyoshin counters with a body kick that stops Menshikov in his tracks momentarily.
Alyoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Alyoshin finds it's target.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alyoshin throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a good cross that connects.
Alyoshin's coach down at Fist of Fury Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alyoshin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alyoshin circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Alyoshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
A slapping body kick lands there for Alyoshin.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Alyoshin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Alyoshin ducked under it nicely.
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alyoshin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alyoshin defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Alyoshin moved out of range.
Menshikov throws a hook but Alyoshin blocks it.#T2#
Alyoshin missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alyoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alyoshin looks to land a right hand but Menshikov moved out of range.
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Alyoshin moved out of range nicely.
Alyoshin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alyoshin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Alyoshin misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
A leg kick checked by Menshikov.#T3#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov lands with a hook. Alyoshin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Alyoshin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alyoshin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alyoshin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alyoshin! But no joy.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Alyoshin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Alyoshin is out of range.
Alyoshin is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Alyoshin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Alyoshin misses the target.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Alyoshin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alyoshin slips a jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Alyoshin lands with a nice body punch.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alyoshin unleashes a big counter combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alyoshin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alyoshin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses.
Alyoshin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alyoshin scores with a kick to the midsection.
A left lands for Alyoshin.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Alyoshin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Alyoshin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A low kick lands for Alyoshin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Alyoshin lands a big uppercut and Menshikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menshikov looks OK. Alyoshin waves Menshikov back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Alyoshin. Alyoshin obviously looking to wear him down.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Alyoshin is just out of range.#T1#
Menshikov misses the jab.
Alyoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant Alyoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Alyoshin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Menshikov takes a swing at Alyoshin's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Alyoshin lands a big right hand that sends Menshikov crashing to the mat! Alyoshin stays standing though and waves Menshikov back to his feet!#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Alyoshin.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov moves out of range as Alyoshin throws a body kick.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Alyoshin saw that one coming.#T2#
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Alyoshin.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alyoshin slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Alyoshin throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Alyoshin defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alyoshin.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alyoshin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alyoshin.
Alyoshin flicks out a counter leg kick but Menshikov steps away.
A punch lands to the side of Alyoshin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Alyoshin jabs Menshikov right on the nose. Menshikov blinks but takes it well.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Alyoshin counters with a crisp right that sends Menshikov to the canvas! Alyoshin follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grant Alyoshin!
Grant Alyoshin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn YB Sol round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throws a push kick but Menshikov slaps the foot to one side.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Marciano lands with a nice body kick.
Marciano throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov avoids a kick to the body.
Marciano scores with a nice strike.
Menshikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marciano thows a body kick. Menshikov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Marciano lands a big uppercut and Menshikov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Menshikov looks OK. Marciano waves Menshikov back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Marciano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Menshikov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Marciano gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Menshikov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Marciano!
Rocco Marciano decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn Timewave Zero
Date: Aug 23, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Meat Boy against the cage.
Meat Boy scores with a hook to the body.
Our sources have told us that Menshikov has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Menshikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Meat Boy.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Menshikov cracks Meat Boy with a nice body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Meat Boy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menshikov tries to circle away but Meat Boy has him pinned against the cage.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee calls for Meat Boy to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Meat Boy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
Menshikov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meat Boy trying to stall but Menshikov improves his position. #T1#
Meat Boy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Meat Boy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Meat Boy letting Menshikov take a breather here.
Meat Boy swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch.
Meat Boy slips under a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Meat Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Meat Boy moves away and avoids it.
A nice combination there by Menshikov. #CUT#It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Meat Boy.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Meat Boy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Meat Boy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meat Boy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a swing at Meat Boy's ribcage but misses.
Meat Boy feints a counter leg kick.
Meat Boy looks to land a left hand but Menshikov moved out of range nicely.
Menshikov with a hook.
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!
Meat Boy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Menshikov lands a really nice looking cross but Meat Boy seems unphased.
Meat Boy throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov throws a series of strikes that have Meat Boy backpedaling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected.
Menshikov tests Meat Boy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Meat Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Menshikov misses with a combination
and Meat Boy counters with a straight right hand.
Meat Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Meat Boy counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Meat Boy's head.
Menshikov connects with a jab.
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Meat Boy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menshikov's hands.#T4#
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Meat Boy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meat Boy is looking for the big counter here.#KD2#
Meat Boy cracks Menshikov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Meat Boy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Menshikov to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Meat Boy shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Meat Boy tries to keep at a distance but Menshikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Menshikov.
Meat Boy works on Menshikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Menshikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meat Boy or not.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meat Boy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov misses with an elbow strike.
Menshikov lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Meat Boy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menshikov cracks a nice hook into Meat Boy's ribs.
Meat Boy scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A left lands for Menshikov.
Meat Boy blocks a jab.
Menshikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Meat Boy can do to turn this around?
Menshikov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#That has opened up Super Meat Boy's cut even more.
Menshikov lunges at Meat Boy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Meat Boy's hand.
Meat Boy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Meat Boy moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Meat Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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!
Nice uppercut lands for Menshikov. That snapped Meat Boy's head back.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Meat Boy ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Menshikov cracks a nice hook into Meat Boy's ribs.
Jab from Menshikov.
Nice cross by Menshikov.
Meat Boy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menshikov.
Meat Boy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meat Boy tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Meat Boy to the canvas! Meat Boy doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Menshikov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: $$$ PRODUCTIONS 1
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alatalo counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Alatalo gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
Menshikov taking a breather.
Menshikov scores a nice knee to the body.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Menshikov pushes off an throws an elbow but Alatalo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Menshikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Menshikov obliges.
A knee to the head by Menshikov. #CUT#It looks like Mikko Alatalo has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards. #T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Menshikov.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov tries to work over Alatalo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo landing knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Menshikov.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alatalo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Menshikov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alatalo looking to throw knees to the head but Menshikov is blocking nicely.
Menshikov prevents Alatalo from breaking the clinch.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Alatalo avoids the damage to the body. #T2#
Menshikov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov tries to land a knee to the head but Alatalo blocks with his arms.
Alatalo can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov throws an elbow that misses.
Alatalo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Menshikov moves into range and clinches up with Alatalo.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Menshikov controlling the action here for a moment.
Menshikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Alatalo is defending well for now.#T3#
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Menshikov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Menshikov trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alatalos head.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
Menshikov missing with knees to the body.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Alatalo misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Menshikov has Alatalo up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Menshikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Alatalo is trying to push Menshikov away but Menshikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Alatalo.
Alatalo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alatalo backwards.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Menshikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alatalo wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Alatalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Menshikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alatalo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Menshikov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Menshikov is working Alatalo over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Alatalo being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Alatalo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids the elbow strike from Alatalo, against the cage.
Menshikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Mikko Alatalo's cut even more.
Menshikov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Come on Menshikov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menshikov leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside.
Alatalo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Menshikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Alatalo. #T2#
Menshikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alatalo's face.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Alatalo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alatalo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alatalo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow. #BC2#
Alatalo breaks the clinch.
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!
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
Alatalo avoiding damage as Menshikov throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands an elbow inside that Menshikov shrugs off.
Alatalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Menshikov's face.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Alatalo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo counters with a body kick.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alatalo can do to turn this around?
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Alatalo circles away and keeps his distance.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
Alatalo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menshikov wants to clinch.
Alatalo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Menshikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alatalo tries a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov is wise to it.
Alatalo keeps the fight on the outside.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Alatalo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo is having none of it.
Jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Menshikov backs off Alatalo throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Alatalo keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Alatalo slips to the side
and Alatalo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves away
and Alatalo counters with a low kick, right behind Menshikov 's knee.
Alatalo throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Menshikov looks to clinch
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Alatalo! But no joy.
Menshikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alatalo flicks out a counter leg kick but Menshikov steps away.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alatalo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alatalo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Alatalo moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alatalo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Alatalo against the cage. #T2#
Menshikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Alatalo controls his hands.
Alatalo is trying to stall.
Alatalo lands a nice elbow.
Alatalo lands a good knee to the midsection. Menshikov won't want to take too many of those.
Alatalo letting Menshikov take a breather here.
Menshikov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A left hand lands to the body for Alatalo.
Menshikov blocks an elbow strike.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Alatalo improves position.
Alatalo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Menshikov throws an elbow but misses.
Alatalo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Menshikov blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Alatalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alatalo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alatalo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menshikov connects with a knee to the head.
Alatalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alatalo connects with a knee to the head.
Mikko Alatalo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alatalo takes an elbow to the temple.
Menshikov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov looking to throw knees to the head but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Menshikov lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Menshikov as the two fighters clinch.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Alatalo tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alatalo trying to stall but Menshikov improves his position.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Menshikov.
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!
Alatalo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menshikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#The cut above Mikko Alatalo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Menshikov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alatalo throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikko Alatalo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menshikov 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Syn 694 Marciano vs Gaetz
Date: Jun 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Bone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Bone misses
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Bone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bone throws out the jab.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Menshikov moves out of range of the body kick.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Bone ducks under and follows up with a left that Bone also avoids with ease.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Menshikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bone.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Bone is out of range.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bone, as that shot connected.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Bone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bone throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Bone connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Bone with a series of wild strikes but Bone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.#T3#
Bone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bone takes one on the button.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Bone is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Bone does it's job there.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Bone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Bone lands with a straight right. Menshikov didn't see that one coming.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bone's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone misses with a looping left.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bone.
Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bone's ribcage but misses.
Bone moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Bone swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the body
and Bone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bone blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Bone misses.
Bone misses with a body kick.
Bone lands an overhand right.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kay Bone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a good, hard body kick but Menshikov shrugs it off.
Menshikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Bone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Bone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Bone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bone slips a straight right by Menshikov.
A little jabbing left from Bone on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a body punch
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Bone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bone.
Bone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Menshikov does it's job there.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov lands a body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Bone to counter with a crisp jab.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kay Bone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bone misses with a body shot.
Menshikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Bone's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov needs to keep his hands up - Bone had a free shot at his head there.
Menshikov swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Bone throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Bone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menshikov doesn't seem bothered though.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T3#
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Bone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Bone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Bone counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Bone lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bone counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids a kick to the body.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#KD2#
Bone sends Menshikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bone is motioning to the referee to let Menshikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Bone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Menshikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Bone appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.#T4#
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bone counters with a huge left! Menshikov is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bone isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Menshikov from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bone!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kay Bone!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kay Bone waved his t-shirt featuring HELLBENT's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: Syn 688 Tower vs Kerr
Date: May 23, 2020

#R1#
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Kapisi.
Kapisi looks to land a body kick but Menshikov moved away.#CL2#
Menshikov gets tackled into the cage by Kapisi. Kapisi maintains the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kapisi scores with a hook to the body.
Menshikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kapisi. #CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi has Menshikov pressed against the cage, preventing Menshikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kapisi blocks an uppercut.
A knee to the head by Kapisi.
Kapisi missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kapisi is keeping busy.
Kapisi misses with a knee strike. #BC2#
Kapisi breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Kapisi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Kapisi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menshikov. #BC2#
Kapisi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range. #CL2#
Kapisi moves into the clinch successfully.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Kapisi. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapisi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Kapisi avoids them all with ease.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Kapisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapisi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapisi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kapisi ducks right into an uppercut from Menshikov.
Kapisi tries to clinch but Menshikov is having none of it.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Kapisi moves out of range.
Kapisi defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Menshikov scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapisi.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapisi at a distance.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kapisi scores with a head kick. Menshikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kapisi moves away.
A nice side step and Kapisi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Menshikov with a nice cross.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the head.
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapisi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Kapisi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menshikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kapisi swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kapisi lands a left hand. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapisi darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T3#
A jab lands there for Kapisi.
Menshikov checks a low kick from Kapisi.
Kapisi tries to clinch up.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menshikov.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Kapisi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kapisi wants to clinch up but Menshikov keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov lands a jab to Kapisi's midsection.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Kapisi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kapisi slips a jab from Menshikov.#KD#
Menshikov lands a left and a right that send Kapisi crashing to the mat, dazed. Menshikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Kapisi is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Keone Kapisi has been cut.
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!
Kapisi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Menshikov. Kapisi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Menshikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Friedrichsen misses with a hook
and Friedrichsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Erik Friedrichsen has been cut.#CL2#
Menshikov rushes Friedrichsen and presses him up against the cage.
I was talking to Friedrichsen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Friedrichsen blocks it. #BC#
Friedrichsen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friedrichsen jabs at Menshikov's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Friedrichsen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Menshikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Menshikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Friedrichsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Friedrichsen misses with a leg kick.
Menshikov tries to counter with a clinch but Friedrichsen shakes him off and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Friedrichsen tenderised Menshikov's leg. Menshikov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Friedrichsen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Friedrichsen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Friedrichsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Menshikov rushes Friedrichsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Menshikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Friedrichsen is keeping busy.#T1#
Friedrichsen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menshikov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Friedrichsen.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov digs a right hand underneath Friedrichsen's ribcage. Friedrichsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Friedrichsen.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Friedrichsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov tries to work over Friedrichsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menshikov working aggressively here. #BC#
Friedrichsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a swing at Friedrichsen's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Friedrichsen lands with an overhand left.
Friedrichsen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov missing with a left hand there. Friedrichsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friedrichsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Friedrichsen connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Menshikov.
Friedrichsen misses with a low kick as Menshikov jumps back.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Friedrichsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Friedrichsen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Friedrichsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Friedrichsen at a distance. #T3#
Good leg kick by Friedrichsen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Friedrichsen slips the punch.
Friedrichsen lands a nice shot that snaps Menshikov's head back.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Friedrichsen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Friedrichsen scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Friedrichsen.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Friedrichsen circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Friedrichsen there.
Menshikov lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Friedrichsen.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Friedrichsen.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Friedrichsen throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Friedrichsen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Friedrichsen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Menshikov.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friedrichsen walks into a straight right hand from Menshikov.
Friedrichsen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friedrichsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friedrichsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Friedrichsen. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friedrichsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Friedrichsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erik Friedrichsen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Friedrichsen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
Erik Friedrichsen is winning the standup battle so far.
Friedrichsen tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Friedrichsen.
Friedrichsen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Friedrichsen misses with a wild body shot.
Friedrichsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Friedrichsen dodges the punch combination from Menshikov.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Friedrichsen.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Friedrichsen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
Erik Friedrichsen's cut is getting worse.
Friedrichsen tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Friedrichsen lands a right hook to the body.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friedrichsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Friedrichsen is just out of range.
Friedrichsen scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Friedrichsen misses. #T2#
Friedrichsen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menshikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Menshikov lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Friedrichsen thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Friedrichsen counters with a straight right hand.
Friedrichsen moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good shot there by Friedrichsen.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Friedrichsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Friedrichsen. #KD#
Friedrichsen feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Menshikov sprawling to the canvas! Menshikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Friedrichsen finish him?!
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Friedrichsen takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Friedrichsen throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Friedrichsen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friedrichsen looks up at the clock. Bad move! Menshikov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Friedrichsen. Menshikov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
After winning the bout, Maxim Menshikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Erik Friedrichsen spoke after the fight, saying 'I am young. This is merely a slight delay'.

Event: Syn 677 Dog vs Borjigin
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov lands a body shot.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leagatius throws out the jab.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Leagatius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov takes one on the button.
Leagatius takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Leagatius circles away and keeps his distance.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Leagatius counters with a right hand to the body.
Leagatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leagatius cracks Menshikov with a good jab.#T1#
Menshikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Leagatius avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius walks into a jab.
Leagatius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Leagatius circles away.
Leagatius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menshikov momentarily.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Leagatius should have avoided that one.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leagatius ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Leagatius misses the target.#T2#
Menshikov cracks Leagatius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Leagatius walks into a stiff left hand from Menshikov.#CUT2#
It looks like Brutus Leagatius has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Leagatius lands with a hook. Menshikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leagatius moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Leagatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leagatius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leagatius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Leagatius moves away and avoids it.
Leagatius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leagatius seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leagatius takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Leagatius counters with a straight right hand.
Leagatius showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov. #T3#
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Leagatius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leagatius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Leagatius moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Leagatius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Leagatius's head but Leagatius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Menshikov instigates a clinch.
Leagatius scores with a shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Leagatius's efforts to push away.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
Menshikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Leagatius controls his hands.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Leagatius.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leagatius misses with an elbow strike. #T4##BC#
Leagatius breaks the clinch.
Menshikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov throws the left hand but Leagatius avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Menshikov throws a sloppy body shot
letting Leagatius counter with a right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Leagatius looks to land a combination but Menshikov avoids it well.
Leagatius avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Leagatius does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov misses with a combination
and Leagatius counters with a low kick, right behind Menshikov 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Leagatius's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Leagatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Leagatius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leagatius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
Leagatius jabs Menshikov right on the nose. Menshikov blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.#KD#
Leagatius feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Menshikov sprawling to the canvas! Menshikov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Leagatius finish him?! #ROC#
Menshikov is rocked!
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
It looked like Leagatius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Menshikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leagatius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leagatius manages to avoid it.
It looked like Leagatius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leagatius looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range. #T1#
Menshikov scores with a jab.
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Menshikov scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menshikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leagatius to score with a decent uppercut.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Leagatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Leagatius misses.
Leagatius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Leagatius is just out of range.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menshikov connects with a body shot that sends Leagatius's belly button to the back.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leagatius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Leagatius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menshikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leagatius scrambles back to his feet.
Leagatius scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leagatius moves away.
Leagatius is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Leagatius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Leagatius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leagatius connects with a solid leg kick.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Leagatius counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leagatius staying out of range there.
Menshikov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Leagatius.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Jab from Menshikov.#T3#
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD#
and Leagatius counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Leagatius lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Menshikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Leagatius finish him?
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Leagatius counters with a nice body kick.
Menshikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Leagatius steps in with a hook that catches Menshikov right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Leagatius follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Menshikov looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutus Leagatius!
Brutus Leagatius spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EMP Piano vs Tower 3
Date: Feb 16, 2020

#R1#
Menshikov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Koniu holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Koniu missing with knees to the body.
Koniu tries a knee to the head but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Menshikov pushes Koniu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koniu struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Menshikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from Koniu.
Koniu throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Koniu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Menshikov's brow.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Koniu blocks it.
Koniu trying to land knees to the body.
Koniu tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Menshikov pushes Koniu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koniu blocking some punches.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Koniu.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Koniu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Koniu tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Koniu back against the cage.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Koniu's head. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Koniu misses with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Koniu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Koniu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws a jab when Koniu was well out of range.
Koniu slips a jab from Menshikov.
Koniu moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Koniu is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menshikov.
Koniu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Koniu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
Japa Koniu's cut is getting worse.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Koniu moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
Koniu throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koniu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koniu tries to counter by clinching up but Menshikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Koniu throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Koniu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Menshikov!
Koniu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Menshikov has knocked Koniu down with a huge combo! Menshikov steps away and waves a wobbly Koniu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Koniu is rocked!#CUT2#
Japa Koniu's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Koniu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Koniu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Koniu seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Koniu throws knees to the body.
Koniu lands with a short shot to the head.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konius head.
Menshikov slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #CUT2#
Jeez, Japa Koniu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Koniu blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Menshikov - that landed with a thud.
Menshikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Koniu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Koniu blocks it.
Menshikov blocks the elbow strike.
Koniu tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Koniu lands a knee to the head.
Koniu misses with a punch to the body.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T4#
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
A hook to the body from Koniu.
Koniu is looking to control Menshikov's arms but Menshikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Koniu has his back to the cage.
Koniu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menshikov's defenses.
Koniu can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Koniu blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Menshikov finds it's way through Koniu's defenses.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Koniu is looking to counter the offense by Menshikov and move into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koniu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Japa Koniu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Jaroslav 2
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Van Rooy tries to work over Menshikov's front leg with a kick but Menshikov checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Menshikov misses its target.
Menshikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rooy in his tracks.
Van Rooy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menshikov missing with a left hand there. Van Rooy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rooy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rooy throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Van Rooy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Rooy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Rooy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Van Rooy with a hook.
Van Rooy looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Rooy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Rooy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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!
Menshikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Van Rooy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov cracks Van Rooy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Van Rooy pushes him off.
Van Rooy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a jab when Van Rooy was well out of range.
Van Rooy slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rooy, as that shot connected.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rooy.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Van Rooy scores with a leg kick.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rooy.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
Menshikov works the jab nicely.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rooy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Menshikov blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov swings for the body but Van Rooy moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body kick there by Van Rooy.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rooy.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that Van Rooy avoids nicely.
Van Rooy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menshikov lands a slapping body shot.
Menshikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rooys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Rooy tries to work over Menshikov's front leg with a kick but Menshikov checks it.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Van Rooy is having none of it.
Menshikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Menshikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Van Rooy walks into a left hand.
Van Rooy slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rooy.
Menshikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov is looking to clinch but Van Rooy is avoiding it.
Van Rooy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Van Rooy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rooy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rooy.
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Van Rooy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Menshikov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Van Rooy.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Van Rooy misses its intended target.
Menshikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Rooy.#T4#
Crunch! Van Rooy slams his shin into Menshikov's torso.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rooy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy throws a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Van Rooy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Van Rooy scores with a nice right hand.
Van Rooy avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Rooy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Rooy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menshikov backs up against the cage.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Van Rooy shakes it off.
Van Rooy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Van Rooy misses
enabling Menshikov to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Rooy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Menshikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Rooy eats them both and turns towards Menshikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Menshikov tries to keep at a distance but Van Rooy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rooy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menshikov.
Van Rooy blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
Our sources have told us that Menshikov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Van Rooy blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menshikov has Van Rooy pushed against the cage.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rooy.
Van Rooy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Van Rooy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Van Rooy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.#CUT#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Van Rooy ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Van Rooy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rooy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Rooy is looking to slow Menshikov down with leg kicks.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Van Rooy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rooy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Menshikov blocks it well.
Menshikov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Van Rooy.
Menshikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Rooy.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rooy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Van Rooy slips the punch.
Van Rooy misses with a low kick as Menshikov jumps back.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the body
and Van Rooy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Rooy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Van Rooy lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov takes a swing at Van Rooy's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Van Rooy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Rooy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Van Rooy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menshikov blocks an uppercut.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Nice body punch from Van Rooy - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Menshikov.
Van Rooy tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Menshikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rooys head. #T3##BC2#
Van Rooy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Van Rooy wants to slow Menshikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Rooy counters with a body kick.
Van Rooy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Rooy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Menshikov blocks a jab.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Van Rooy is having none of it. #T4#
Van Rooy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Rooy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Van Rooy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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!
Menshikov takes one to the side of the head.
Van Rooy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menshikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rooy.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Van Rooy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menshikov connects with a crisp jab.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rooy moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Rooy.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Van Rooy. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Van Rooy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Van Rooy's head but Van Rooy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Albert Van Rooy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Menshikov.
Van Rooy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Van Rooy lands a jab to the nose.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Menshikov really felt that one!
Menshikov throws a hook but Van Rooy avoids it easily.
A low kick from Van Rooy is predictable there
and Menshikov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rooy thinking.
Van Rooy ducks right into an uppercut from Menshikov.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rooy.
Van Rooy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rooy misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
Van Rooy connects with a crisp jab.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Rooy counters with a low kick, right behind Menshikov 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rooy throws out the jab.
Van Rooy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menshikov's head.
Van Rooy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rooy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
Menshikov throws a body punch but Van Rooy moves out of range.
Menshikov is looking to clinch but Van Rooy is avoiding it.
Menshikov scores with a one two! Van Rooy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Rooy - that will leave a mark!
Van Rooy misses with a low kick.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rooy throws a leg kick but Menshikov checks it.
Van Rooy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Menshikov's hands.#CL#
Menshikov clinches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov takes a shot to the head.
Van Rooy lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Rooy up against the cage.
Van Rooy lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rooy.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy lands with a right to the head.
Menshikov is trying to break free.
Van Rooy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
A short right from Van Rooy on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land. #T3#
Van Rooy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Menshikov controls his hands.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rooy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Van Rooy.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rooy.
Van Rooy misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy working aggressively here.
Van Rooy throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Van Rooy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rooy misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Van Rooy misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Van Rooy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rooy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.#T4#
Van Rooy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Van Rooy misses with a body kick.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body. Van Rooy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Van Rooy's body.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rooy.
Menshikov misses with a hook.#CL#
Menshikov clinches up against the cage.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rooy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Menshikov misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rooy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rooy has double underhooks.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Van Rooy has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Van Rooy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rooy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Van Rooy!

Event: EMP Asham vs Marley
Date: Dec 22, 2019

#R1#
Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws out a powerful jab.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impaler.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Impaler moves out of range.
Impaler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Impaler ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Impaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Impaler moves forwards but Menshikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Impaler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov lands a nice shot that snaps Impaler's head back.
Impaler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
Impaler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Impaler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menshikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Impaler is out of range.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Impaler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Impaler counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Menshikov tries to bum rush Impaler with a series of wild strikes but Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Impaler connects with the punch.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Menshikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Impaler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menshikov looks winded!
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Impaler slips the punch.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Impaler counters with a nice right hand that sends Menshikov toppling to the canvas! Menshikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Impaler finish him?!#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Impaler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Impaler counters with a big right hand! Oh Menshikov is in trouble here! Impaler follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Impaler!
Vladimir Impaler made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.

Event: EMP Toivonen vs Ipsa
Date: Nov 17, 2019

#R1#
McNasty lands with a thumping leg kick.
McNasty swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
McNasty swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McNasty in his tracks. #CL#
McNasty gets a clinch.
A short left from Menshikov.
Menshikov told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McNasty is working Menshikov over against the cage.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but McNasty has him pressed against the cage.
Menshikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McNasty.
McNasty stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped McNasty in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
McNasty gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McNasty lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
McNasty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McNasty's elbow.
McNasty lands a body punch in the clinch.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov tries to circle away but McNasty has him pinned against the cage.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McNasty. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McNasty throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of McNasty's head but McNasty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNasty.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNasty moves away.#T2#
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
McNasty looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Menshikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McNasty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. McNasty saw that one coming.#CL#
McNasty closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McNasty.
McNasty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McNasty keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McNasty closes the distance and clinches.
McNasty misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to McNasty's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
A right hook to the body lands for McNasty.
A right handed body shot lands from McNasty.
Menshikov takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Menshikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McNasty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from McNasty.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McNasty has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McNasty. #CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov tries to circle away but McNasty has him pinned against the cage.
McNasty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
McNasty lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Menshikov tries to break free but McNasty pushes him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by McNasty. #T4#
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNasty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNasty scores with a hook.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McNasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a combination
and McNasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNasty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mister McNasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McNasty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
McNasty fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov just manages to avoid it.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and McNasty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNasty counters with a slapping leg kick.
McNasty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNasty throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot.
Menshikov throws a hook but McNasty blocks it.
McNasty is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Menshikov.#CL#
Menshikov tries to keep at a distance but McNasty has taken the fight into the clinch.
McNasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
McNasty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McNasty.
Menshikov takes a shot to the head.
McNasty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Menshikov stalling. #BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNasty circles away quickly and effectively.
McNasty shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McNasty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and McNasty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov throws a body punch but McNasty moves out of range.
A lazy left from McNasty finds it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McNasty here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
letting McNasty counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.#CL#
Menshikov tries to keep at a distance but McNasty has taken the fight into the clinch.
Menshikov prevents a body shot from McNasty.
McNasty works on Menshikov's body with a couple of short punches.
McNasty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNasty misses with a body punch. #T2#
McNasty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov tries to break free but McNasty pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
McNasty misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from McNasty.
McNasty misses with a hook to the ribs.
McNasty lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Mister McNasty has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McNasty can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
McNasty lands a right hand.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Menshikov wants to get back to striking at distance but McNasty won't allow it.
McNasty scores with a shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
Still in the clinch, McNasty scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Menshikov is rocked!
McNasty blocking some punches. #KD#
McNasty drops Menshikov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Menshikov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Menshikov is still on wobbly legs! Can McNasty finish him?#T3#
Menshikov can't break the clinch.
McNasty dips a shoulder and cracks Menshikov with a mighty uppercut! Menshikov falls back against the cage and McNasty unloads with a barrage of strikes! Menshikov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McNasty screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mister McNasty!
Mister McNasty gave a mention to Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Toivonen 4
Date: Oct 18, 2019

#R1#
Lemieux throws an off balance right hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lemieux just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lemieux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux blocks it.
Menshikov lands a nice shot that snaps Lemieux's head back.
Lemieux is looking to clinch.
Menshikov throws a hook but Lemieux avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Lemieux on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lemieux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
Lemieux misses with a straight right.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lemieux misses with a straight right. #T1#
Lemieux lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lemieux throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lemieux.
Lemieux blocks a jab.
Lemieux's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menshikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lemieux scrambles back to his feet.
Good exchange - Lemieux coming out on top.
Menshikov moves out of range as Lemieux strikes.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov cracks Lemieux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the body from Lemieux misses
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov connects with a looping right hand. #ROC#
Lemieux is rocked!
Lemieux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Lemieux is still on wobbly legs! Can Menshikov finish him?
Lemieux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menshikov sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lemieux's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lemieux's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: EMP Cobb vs Scrotum
Date: Sep 13, 2019

#R1#
Pearson throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Pearson slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Pearson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pearson throws out a leg kick but Menshikov moves out of range and Pearson only half commits.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson throws a leg kick but Menshikov moved away.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pearson's head.#CUT#
It looks like James Pearson has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Pearson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov stuns Pearson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pearson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.
Menshikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Pearson.
Pearson cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Pearson pushes Menshikov away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov jabs Pearson right on the nose. Pearson blinks but takes it well.
Pearson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Menshikov's calf.#T1#
Pearson tries to score with a low kick but Menshikov moves his leg out of the way.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pearson misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.
Pearson misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pearson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that Pearson avoids nicely.
Pearson misses with a wild body shot.
Pearson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pearson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Some bone on bone action there as Menshikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Menshikov misses with the combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pearson.
Pearson misses with a left hand
and Menshikov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov checks the leg kick.
Pearson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pearson misses with a leg kick.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Menshikov blocks it well.
Pearson defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Menshikov avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Menshikov.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pearson.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson. #T3#
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Menshikov.#CUT#
That has opened up James Pearson's cut even more.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Menshikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Menshikov with a nice cross.#KD2#
Pearson drops Menshikov with a beautiful combination! Menshikov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pearson is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Pearson throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pearson jabs Menshikov to the body, keeping him at a distance.#KD2#
Pearson drops Menshikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Menshikov looks back up at him and smiles so Pearson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Pearson is looking to land body kicks.
Menshikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Pearson drops Menshikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Menshikov looks back up at him and smiles so Pearson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Menshikov is rocked!
Menshikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Menshikov duly obliges.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Pearson misses with a hook
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov with a hook.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pearson.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Pearson throws a lazy uppercut
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
The cut above James Pearson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson catches Menshikov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Menshikov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pearson throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov. #CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Menshikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Pearson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Pearson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pearson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #KD2#
Pearson drops Menshikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Menshikov looks back up at him and smiles so Pearson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
James Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pearson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Menshikov tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Pearson!
Our winner, James Pearson, 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.

Event: EMP Escobar vs Madog 5
Date: Aug 09, 2019

#R1#
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Biscuit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov throws a jab when Biscuit was well out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Menshikov throws Biscuit to one side and escapes!
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Menshikov finds it's way through Biscuit's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biscuit throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biscuit. Biscuit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Biscuit.#T1#
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov lands with a cross.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Biscuit slips the punch.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Biscuit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biscuit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Menshikov duly obliges.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Menshikov lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov misses with a looping left.#T2#
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Biscuit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menshikov sprawls and moves away.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#TD#
Biscuit gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menshikov is looking to escape.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menshikov looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3#
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menshikov is staying active underneath Biscuit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ES2#
Menshikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good standup being displayed there by Biscuit as he connects with a hook.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Menshikov missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menshikov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biscuit's best efforts.
Menshikov is trying to stand up here but Biscuit is controlling him well.
Menshikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg. #T4#
Biscuit winds up and cracks Menshikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov gets back to full guard. #ES2#
Menshikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Biscuit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Biscuit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Biscuit.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menshikov as he jumps to the side.
Biscuit slips a jab from Menshikov.#TD#
Biscuit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Menshikov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Biscuit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Biscuit moves into range and clinches up with Menshikov.
Menshikov gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Biscuit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Menshikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menshikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Biscuit from advancing position.
Menshikov tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menshikov is looking to escape.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Menshikov's temple.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
Menshikov is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Menshikov is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menshikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Menshikov wants to get back to full guard.#ES2#
Menshikov has one foot on Biscuit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menshikov sprawls and moves away.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.#T2#
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws out a loose jab but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Biscuit shoots for a takedown but Menshikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biscuit has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biscuit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menshikov!
Menshikov taking a bit of punishment here - Biscuit scoring with strikes.
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Menshikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biscuit connects with a decent elbow.
Biscuit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menshikov is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Biscuit scores with punches from side control.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menshikov keeps working. #T4#
Menshikov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biscuit wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
Menshikov looks to move to half guard but instead Biscuit has passed into mount! Damn!
Biscuit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menshikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Menshikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Menshikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws a hook but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Menshikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biscuit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Biscuit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Menshikov has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Biscuit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Menshikov.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Biscuit won't allow Menshikov to sweep him here.
Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound.
Biscuit stops Menshikov from standing up.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menshikov wants to stand up but Biscuit is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Menshikov's brow.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biscuit lands a couple of digs.
Biscuit distracts Menshikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.#ES2#
Menshikov has his feet on Biscuit's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Biscuit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
A lazy left from Biscuit finds it's target.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biscuit doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov slips a jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Biscuit clinches up against the cage.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Menshikov gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Menshikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biscuit has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biscuit prevents Menshikov from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch. #T4#
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Biscuit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Biscuit has closed the distance and engaged Menshikov in a clinch. #BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Biscuit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Menshikov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Menshikov cracks Biscuit with a good jab.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Biscuit connects with a looping right hand.
Biscuit throws a series of punches but Menshikov avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Menshikov.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: EMP Escobar Vs Grande
Date: Jul 12, 2019

#R1#
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Piano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Piano lands with a straight right. Menshikov didn't see that one coming.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.#CL#
Piano closes the distance and pushes Menshikov back into the cage.
Piano tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it.
Piano throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Menshikov wants to break free but Piano has control. #BC#
Piano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Piano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Piano tries to counter by clinching up but Menshikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Piano scores with a decent looking hook.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body #KD#
and Piano counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Piano lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Menshikov is rocked!
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!
Piano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Piano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piano sizes up Menshikov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Piano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Piano with a body shot.
Menshikov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Piano .
Menshikov looks winded!
Menshikov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Piano moves in close and cracks Menshikov with a massive right hand! Menshikov, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Piano !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: EMP Gagnon Vs Toivonen
Date: Jun 21, 2019

#R1#
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Bell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bell misses the target.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bell misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell is looking to clinch but Menshikov is avoiding it.
Bell takes one to the side of the head.
Bell slips under a jab.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Doug Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Bell with that takedown attempt.
Bell avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws a hook but Bell avoids it easily.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Bell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bell uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Bell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bell looks to land a right hand but Menshikov moved out of range.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a nice strike.
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bell is defended easily by Menshikov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Bell.#T2#
Menshikov slips a jab from Bell.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bell.
Bell misses with a looping right.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
Bell lands with an uppercut that bounces Menshikov off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
Bell misses with a hook
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bell lands a head shot.#TD#
Bell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Menshikov dodges the ground and pound from Bell.
Bell working the ground and pound. #T3#
Bell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Menshikov is looking to reverse the position.
Bell looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Menshikov is avoiding damage well.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell working the body and head with strikes.
Menshikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control.
Bell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Menshikov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bell lands a few punches from side control.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Menshikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bell wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
Menshikov is looking to regain half guard here but Bell keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Menshikov is trying to get back to his feet.
Menshikov is looking for a sweep.
Bell working the ground and pound from side control.
Menshikov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bell landing strikes.
Menshikov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Menshikov is right now.
Menshikov is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Menshikov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Doug Bell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Bell tries to clinch but Menshikov is having none of it.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bell with a body shot.
Bell slips under a jab.
Bell is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menshikov defending well as Bell loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Bell has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Menshikov walks away with a smile on his face. Bell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bell moves forwards but Menshikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bell tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Bell is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell staying out of range there.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bell was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Bell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Menshikov blocks a head kick by Bell.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Bell throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Bell.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
Bell misses with a double jab.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Bell shakes it off.
Bell throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
Bell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
A big left from Menshikov misses. #T2#
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bell on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menshikov cracks Bell with a good jab.
Decent striking displayed by Bell there.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menshikov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bell fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Bell misses.
Bell blocks a jab.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Bell. #T3#
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Bell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Bell. That snapped Menshikov's head back.
Bell scores with a hook to the body. Menshikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bell tries to clinch up.
Menshikov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bell back to the cage. Menshikov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Bell scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Menshikov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bell blocks a jab.
No joy there for Menshikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bell lands a jab to Menshikov's midsection.
Bell misses with a shot to the body
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menshikov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Bell connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Bell avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Bell feints and as Menshikov raises his hands in defense, Bell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bell lands a couple of digs.
Doug Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell prevents Menshikov from getting back to his feet.
Bell looking to pass the guard.
Bell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bell trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bell won't allow Menshikov to get back to his feet.
Bell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Bell clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov. #BC#
Bell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Bell misses with a straight left.
Menshikov unleashes a big counter combination but Bell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov thuds a left hand into Bell's body.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bell misses the jab.#CL#
Bell instigates a clinch. #T1#
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Bell is controlling him.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Bell controls the action.
Bell blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bell staying out of range there.
Bell misses the body punch
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
Bell thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Bell avoids them all with ease.
Bell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Bell misses with a hook to the body
and Bell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell misses with a double jab
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bell lands a body shot. #T2#
Menshikov takes a swing at Bell's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menshikov. Menshikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Bell throws a looping overhand right but Menshikov ducks down to avoid it.
Bell connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov lands a body shot.
Bell takes one on the button.
Bell throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Bell misses.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that Bell avoids nicely.
Bell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bell misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bell throws out the jab.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Bell avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bell avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Menshikov throws a jab when Bell was well out of range.
Bell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menshikov is fending him off so far but Bell persists. Nope, Menshikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Bell throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.#TD#
Bell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menshikov to the ground. Bell is now in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov wants to stand but Bell is controlling the position.
Bell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Menshikov's guard.
Bell wants to free his trapped foot but Menshikov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Menshikov is refusing to be controlled, as Bell sits in half guard.
Bell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Menshikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Menshikov regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Bell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bell wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Bell postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bell with a nice head shot there.
Bell postures up.
Bell preventing the sweep.
Menshikov controls Bell momentarily but Bell frees himself.
Bell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Menshikov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: EMP Steve vs Graves
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biscuit throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Biscuit attempts a counter takedown but Menshikov avoids it well and moves away.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Biscuit moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biscuit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biscuit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Biscuit misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Biscuit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Biscuit finds it's target.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Menshikov throws a right hand that Biscuit ducks under and follows up with a left that Biscuit also avoids with ease.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
Biscuit tries to clinch
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov leaves Biscuit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biscuit tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Menshikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biscuit with a body shot.
Biscuit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Biscuit throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Biscuit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Biscuit avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Biscuit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biscuit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biscuit misses with a straight right.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Menshikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biscuit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biscuit slips under a jab.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biscuit.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Menshikov.#T3#
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Biscuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Biscuit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!#CL#
Biscuit moves into the clinch.#T4#
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Menshikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biscuit has Menshikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menshikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biscuit lands an uppercut.
Menshikov is looking to control Biscuit's arms but Biscuit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Menshikov has his back to the cage.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Menshikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Menshikov clobbers Biscuit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!#CUT2#
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biscuit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Menshikov is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Menshikov swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Biscuit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menshikov won't be happy with that.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit drags him back down.
Menshikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Menshikov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Menshikov down.
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biscuit's best efforts.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Menshikov is working away. #T2##ES2#
Menshikov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biscuit keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Biscuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Biscuit is looking to clinch.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Biscuit throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Biscuit thuds his right hand into Menshikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Biscuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov is striking but Biscuit is not phased and passes to half guard.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Menshikov is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Biscuit wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Menshikov wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Menshikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Menshikov kicks Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biscuit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Biscuit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Menshikov is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Menshikov's guard.#ES2#
Menshikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Biscuit throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menshikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Menshikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Biscuit as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Menshikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Biscuit finds it's way round the side to connect with Menshikov's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov connects with a body shot that sends Biscuit's belly button to the back.
Menshikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Biscuit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menshikov backs up against the cage. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Biscuit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit advances nicely into full mount.
Menshikov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Menshikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscuit landing strikes from the mount.#T3#
BOOM! Biscuit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biscuit raining down hammerfists from mount.
Biscuit with shots to the head and body - Menshikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biscuit with a couple of short strikes.
Biscuit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menshikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Biscuit cracks Menshikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biscuit won't let Menshikov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Biscuit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Biscuit has a good base and remains in mount.
Biscuit is landing with some decent strikes but Menshikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menshikov regains half guard.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Biscuit is keen to just control but Menshikov is a slippery customer.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ES2#
Menshikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biscuit is on him like a limpet, forcing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biscuit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biscuit lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biscuit effectively controlling the action here.
Biscuit misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Schmorgen Biscuit.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
An out of breath Maxim Menshikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Graves vs Divac
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Impaler misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Impaler was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Impaler misses with a right hand
and Menshikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Impaler.
Impaler throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Impaler ducks down to avoid it.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Menshikov catches Impaler right on the button with a cross.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Impaler circles away.
It seemed like Impaler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Menshikov has managed to clinch.
Impaler blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Menshikov fails to land.
Impaler scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Menshikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Impaler throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Impaler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Impaler circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Nice jab there from Menshikov.
Impaler misses with a straight right.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Impaler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Impaler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Menshikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Impaler, pushing him back against the cage.
Impaler swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It seemed like Impaler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Impaler.
Menshikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T3#
Impaler throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Impaler needs to keep his hands up - Menshikov had a free shot at his head there.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Impaler.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impaler counters with a straight right hand.
Impaler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Impaler throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Menshikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Impaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a body punch. #T4#
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Impaler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov cracks Impaler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Impaler against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Impaler.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Impaler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Menshikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Menshikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Impaler scores with a one two! Menshikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Impaler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Impaler.
A little jabbing left from Impaler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Impaler looks to land a right hand but Menshikov moved out of range.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
Impaler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Impaler ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Impaler! But no joy.
Impaler swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Impaler throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Impaler pushes him off.#T1#
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Impaler ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Impaler! But no joy.
Impaler lands a nice shot that snaps Menshikov's head back.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Impaler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws a hook but Impaler blocks it.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladimir Impaler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Impaler looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.#T2#
Impaler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov looks to land a combination but Impaler avoids it well. #CL#
Menshikov moves into range and clinches up with Impaler.
Menshikov is trying to maintain a safe position but Impaler gets an underhook and turns Menshikov into the cage.
Menshikov misses with a punch to the body.
Impaler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Impaler blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Impaler misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Impaler misses. #T3#
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Impaler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Impaler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Impaler pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Impaler! But no joy.
Impaler might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nice uppercut lands for Impaler. That snapped Menshikov's head back.
The crowd cheers as Impaler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
Impaler misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Impaler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Impaler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T4#
Impaler misses with a looping right.
Impaler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Impaler circles away.
Impaler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Impaler misses with a straight left.
Impaler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Impaler ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Impaler slips the punch.
Impaler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Impaler's head but Impaler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Impaler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menshikov.
Impaler throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Impaler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Impaler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vladimir Impaler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Impaler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Menshikov rushes Impaler and presses him up against the cage.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Impaler blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Menshikov lands a left hand. #T1#
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Impaler's head.
Menshikov misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov pushes Impaler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Impaler.
Impaler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short body shot lands from Menshikov as the two fighters clinch.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Impaler blocks it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Impaler.
Impaler blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Impaler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Impaler.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Impaler gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch. #T3#
Impaler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Impaler.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Impaler keeps it at a distance.
Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Impaler to counter with a crisp jab.
Menshikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Impaler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Impaler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Impaler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Impaler.
Menshikov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Menshikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Impaler lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov lands a shoulder strike.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Impaler blocks a body shot from Menshikov. #BC2#
Impaler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Impaler misses with an uppercut. Menshikov saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menshikov 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
An out of breath Maxim Menshikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: EMP Paddington vs Sainty
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
A nice side step and Dupree releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Dupree on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dupree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dupree circles away quickly and effectively.
Menshikov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDupree.
A jab from Menshikov finds it's way through Dupree's defenses.
Menshikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice jab there from Menshikov.
Dupree misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dupree counters with a left to the body.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
Dupree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Dupree works Menshikov's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Menshikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily.
Dupree unleashes a big counter combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Dupree pushes him off.
Menshikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dupree moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily.
Dupree scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Dupree misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menshikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Menshikov.
Dupree staying out of range there.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menshikov backing away here, and Dupree unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dupree misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Dupree moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
Dupree throws a head kick that misses.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Dupree counters with a one-two to the body. #T3#
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
Menshikov throws a jab when Dupree was well out of range.
Menshikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Dupree gets tackled into the cage by Menshikov. Menshikov maintains the clinch.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Dupree breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dupree tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dupree.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Dupree is just out of range.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dupree.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Dupree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Dupree ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#CL#
Menshikov forces Dupree back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Dupree looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree cracks Menshikov with a nice body shot.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Menshikov.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dupree blocking some punches.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Dupree slips the punch.
Dupree showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov doesn't manage to clinch there - Dupree circles away.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dupree moves away.
Dupree circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dupree counters with a body kick that stops Menshikov in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree takes one to the chin there.
Christophe Dupree is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dupree throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menshikov fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Dupree with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Menshikov to score with a decent uppercut.
Dupree throws a nice looking combination but Menshikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Menshikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dupree, pushing him back against the cage.
Dupree doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree. #BC2#
Dupree breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dupree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
A shot to the liver by Menshikov. Beautiful body shot.
Good shot there by Menshikov.
Dupree moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Menshikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dupree throws a counter combo.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dupree paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dupree throws a counter combo.#T2#
Menshikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Menshikov cracks Dupree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov throws a good cross that connects.
Menshikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dupree in his tracks.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dupree's head backwards.
Maxim Menshikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dupree throws a head kick but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov is looking for a counter combo.
Menshikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Menshikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dupree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Menshikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Dupree keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov throws a jab when Dupree was well out of range.#T3#
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dupree takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov jabs Dupree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dupree wants to slow Menshikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Menshikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dupree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Menshikov with a body shot.
Menshikov throws a one two combo.
Dupree moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Dupree moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Dupree lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dupree takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dupree thuds a left hand into Menshikov's body.
Menshikov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Menshikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Dupree counters with a three punch combo that has Menshikov backing up. Menshikov nods at Dupree to acknowledge the strikes.
Dupree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dupree. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Menshikov moves into range and clinches up with Dupree.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Menshikov feints a jab promting Dupree to slip. Menshikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dupree slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Dupree misses with a head kick.
Menshikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Dupree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Dupree is having none of it. #CL#
Menshikov clinches up with Dupree and pushes him back against the cage.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov presses Dupree against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Menshikov fails to land.
Dupree blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dupree is looking to break free of the clinch but Menshikov has double underhooks.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Menshikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
Menshikov lands a nice uppercut.
Dupree scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree dips to his left and cracks Menshikov with an uppercut!
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dupree.
Dupree blocks a jab.
Dupree is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Menshikov tries to clinch up
and Dupree connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christophe Dupree has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Menshikov. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Dupree looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Dupree does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Dupree.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Dupree moved out of range.
Menshikov jabs Dupree to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dupree looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dupree misses with a double jab
and Menshikov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dupree lands with a nice body punch.
Dupree tries a head kick but it misses.
Dupree throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Donk. Menshikov catches Dupree right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Menshikov coming out on top.#CL#
Menshikov clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Dupree swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Menshikov backs off Dupree throws a huge counter combo but Menshikov manages to avoid it all.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Menshikov scores with a punch to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Menshikov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A very excited looking Maxim Menshikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Christophe Dupree was interviewed post fight and said 'Win or lose, I believe in giving my best and that is what I alwaways do'.

Event: EMP Jodson vs Verygood
Date: Mar 15, 2019

#R1#
Menshikov scores with a one two! Bell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov moves to clinch but Bell breaks away
and Bell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bell throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
A countering left hand to the body from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Bell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menshikov sprawls and moves away.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Bell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Menshikov defends well and Bell ends up having to push Menshikov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bell.
Bell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bell's head. #CL#
Bell has closed the distance and engaged Menshikov in a clinch.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bell.
Menshikov stalling in the clinch but Bell improves position.
Bell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bell's elbow.
Bell lands a shot to the body.
Bell has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Menshikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bell tries to work over Menshikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Bell.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Bell.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bell. #T2#
Bell misses with a punch on the inside.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Bell's head.
Good body shot from Bell.
Menshikov looks winded!
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bell lands a shot to the body.
Bell works on Menshikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bell lands an uppercut.
Menshikov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Menshikov can turn it around.
Nice body punch from Bell - that landed with a thud.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bell lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Bell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Bell tries for a takedown but Menshikov manages to get underhooks.
Bell misses with a punch to the body.
Bell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menshikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doug Bell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bell connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bell misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
Bell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bell misses with a straight right.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Bell.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Bell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bell counters with a straight right hand.
Bell moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov lands a really nice looking cross but Bell seems unphased. #TD#
Bell gets the takedown into side control. #T4#
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!
Bell taking a break here but Menshikov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bell working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bell tries to pass to full mount but Menshikov defends it.
Bell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Menshikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Menshikov is trying to get back to full guard.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet.
Bell working Menshikov over with strikes.
Menshikov is not content to let Bell control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
Bell controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Bell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Doug Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Bell is looking to counter punch.
Bell blocks a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov throws a hook but Bell blocks it.
Bell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses #TD#
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Menshikov pushes Bell off looking to stand but Bell dives back in and keeps control.
Menshikov wants to get back to full guard.
Bell trying to pass the guard but Menshikov defending well.
Bell passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bell breaks from Menshikov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Menshikov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell landing strikes from the mount and Menshikov is in trouble!
Bell looking to finish Menshikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Menshikov!
Bell working the ground and pound effectively. #T1#
Bell controlling the position easily from mount.
Menshikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Doug Bell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bell tries to control but Menshikov wriggling away.
Bell avoids the attempt from Menshikov to control.
Bell lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bell controlling from mount.
Menshikov wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
Menshikov is in all sorts of trouble here. #T2#
Bell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Menshikov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Menshikov is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Menshikov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell landing strikes from the mount.
Bell landing shots from mount.
Bell controlling the pace for now.
Bell wants to control the pace but Menshikov is squirming around nicely.
Bell connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?#T3#
Bell is landing with some decent strikes but Menshikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bell controlling the position easily from mount.
Menshikov wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bell looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Bell.
Bell looking to control but Menshikov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bell lands a couple of good shots and Menshikov has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Menshikov is covering up but some of the strikes from Bell are getting through and doing damage.
Bell lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bell lands shots from the back.
Bell connects with a big shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
Bell wants to control but Menshikov is keeping busy.#T4#
Menshikov is trying to stand back up.
Menshikov is taking damage to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bell is working the ground and pound. Can Menshikov escape?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bell biding his time, controlling Menshikov.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Menshikov staying busy and making it hard for Bell to control.
Menshikov is trying to get back to his feet but Bell has full control of the position and if anything, Menshikov has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell lands a shot to the head.
Bell is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Bell lands an elbow to the side of the head.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Bell dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Bell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Menshikov at a distance.
Bell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Bell.#CL#
Bell clinches up against the cage.
Bell blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
Menshikov stalling.
Bell is leaning against Menshikov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Menshikov pushes Bell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bell presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bell.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Menshikov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bell lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Bell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Bell has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Menshikov after a bit of a struggle.
Bell pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bell works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Menshikov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
Bell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Menshikov counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Menshikov tries to clinch up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bell moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Bell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bell uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov wants to clinch
and Bell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Bell misses with a right hand
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bell moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Bell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Bell misses.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Bell counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell swinging wildly here. #T3#
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Bell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Bell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menshikov won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Menshikov throws Bell to one side and escapes!
Bell throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Bell stuns Menshikov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menshikov cracks Bell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bell.
Bell scores with a jab.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.#T4#
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Bell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bell wants to clinch up but Menshikov keeps it at a distance.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Bell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bell lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Bell misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Menshikov.
Doug Bell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bell drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bell lands with a nice body punch.
Menshikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Bell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab, jab by Bell - just one landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Doug Bell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bell 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug Bell!

Event: EMP Snowdon vs Scrotum
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Nekele scores with a jab to the jaw.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nekele backs up against the cage.
Nekele swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nekele appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Nekele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T1#
Menshikov moves out of range of the body kick from Nekele.
Nekele takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov scores with a body shot.
Menshikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov needs to keep his hands up - Nekele had a free shot at his head there.
Nekele connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Nekele is looking to counter with a body kick.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Nekele finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov throws a combination. Nekele tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Nekele avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov looks to land a combination but Nekele avoids it well.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Nekele.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Nekele scores with a decent looking hook.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nekele misses the jab.#T3#
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov cracks Nekele with a good jab.
Nekele moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nekele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nekele.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menshikov misses with a body punch
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nekele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.#T4#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nekele avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Nekele.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Nekele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Nekele moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nekele rather than just go for the knockout.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Nekele slips the punch.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Menshikov throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele tries a low kick but Menshikov avoids it.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Menshikov's head.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a body shot
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Menshikov. That snapped Nekele's head back.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Nekele tries to keep at a distance but Menshikov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nekele swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Menshikov looking to stall.
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Nekele pushes Menshikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nekele doesn't seem bothered though.
Nekele throws a solid leg kick but Menshikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nekele.#T3#
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Nekele circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Menshikov darts in and clinches Nekele up against the cage.
Menshikov scores with a shot to the side of Nekele's head.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Nekele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov scores with a nice head shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nekele. Nekele obviously looking to wear him down.
Nekele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nekele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele fires out a quick counter leg kick but Menshikov just manages to avoid it.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Menshikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nekele was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nekele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nekele moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Nekele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nekele takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Nekele throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Nekele ducked under it nicely.
And Nekele counters with a quick kick to the body but Menshikov blocks it.
Good exchange - Menshikov coming out on top.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov misses with a double jab
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Menshikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nekele counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Nekele throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nekele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nekele throws a low kick, looking for Menshikov's leg but Menshikov calmly moves out of range.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Nekele cracks Menshikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nekele moves away.
Nekele throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a body kick that stops Menshikov in his tracks momentarily.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nekele with a hook.
Nekele misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Menshikov misses
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Menshikov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Nekele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Nekele counters with a solid body kick.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Nekele moves out of range.
Menshikov swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Menshikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nekele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Nekele's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

And that's the end of the fight!
Naiki Nekele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maxim Menshikov!
After winning the bout, Maxim Menshikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: EMP Steve vs Papadopoulos
Date: Jan 20, 2019

#R1##CL#
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Menshikov, pushing him back against the cage.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
A short right from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands a hook to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Cobb has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Menshikov lands a nice uppercut.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Menshikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage. #T1#
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Menshikov's ribcage.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Menshikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Menshikov looks winded!
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb keeps control of Menshikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb pushes Menshikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Menshikov won't want to take too many of those.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Menshikov's ribcage.
Cobb putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Menshikov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cobb gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb landing knees to the body. #T3#
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menshikov.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
Menshikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb has Menshikov pressed against the cage, preventing Menshikov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Menshikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Cobb lands with a light punch inside.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Menshikov is rocked!
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Menshikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cobb finish him?#KD#
Cobb floors Menshikov with a big punch on the inside! Menshikov is trying to recover but Cobb dives into side control.
Menshikov tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menshikov is trying to reverse the position but instead Cobb has taken his back - oops!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Menshikov seems to have recovered his senses.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menshikov blocking some punches.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb unloads a knee to the mid-section. Menshikov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The referee calls for Menshikov to work.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Cobb scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.#T1#
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body.
Menshikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
Cobb using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cobb gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menshikovs head.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Cobb throws knees to the body. #T2#
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
A short right from Cobb on the inside.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
Cobb gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menshikov.
Menshikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menshikov can't break the clinch.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Menshikov won't want to take too many of those.
Cobb lands a knee to the body.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menshikov.
Cobb working Menshikov over with knees to the body.#T3#
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
Menshikov lands a shoulder strike.
Menshikov is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Menshikov avoids the damage to the body.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Menshikov tries to tie him up.
Cobb landing knees to the body.
Cobb utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.#T4#
Cobb lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobb.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menshikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb scores with a shot to the side of Menshikov's head.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Menshikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Cobb dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Menshikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Menshikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov 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. #CUT2#
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Menshikov looking to slow down the pace here.
Menshikov wants to get back to striking at distance but Cobb won't allow it.
Menshikov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb missing with knees to the body.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Menshikov is looking to control Cobb's arms but Cobb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Menshikov has his back to the cage.
A right hand to the body from Menshikov.
Menshikov is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cobb fails to land.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Menshikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Menshikov.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Menshikov tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Cobb slips under a jab.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cobb's head backwards.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Menshikov circles away.
Cobb closes the distance but Menshikov moves to the side
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Menshikov scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Menshikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov lands with a straight right. Cobb didn't see that one coming.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Menshikov keeps it at a distance.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menshikov cracks Cobb with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Menshikov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Menshikov circles away.
Cobb tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov cracks Cobb with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Menshikov is trying to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling him.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov misses with some punches.
Menshikov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A frustrated look appears on Menshikov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cobb has a couple of punches blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Tyson Cobb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Cobb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Menshikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Menshikov managing to block the knees to the body from Cobb.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Menshikov.
I think Cobb 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Cobb!

Event: Pekka vs Steve
Date: Dec 22, 2018

#R1#
Ruas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Menshikov misses the target.
Ruas connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Ruas drives through with a takedown into Menshikov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruas tries to free his leg and advance position but Menshikov is retaining full guard.
Menshikov is wriggling around but Ruas manages to pass to half guard.
Ruas is trying to control. Menshikov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet.
Ruas wants to pass the guard but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov is looking to get back to is feet but Ruas passes into side control. #T1##SUB2#
Ruas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Menshikov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Menshikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Menshikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Menshikov is squirming around, avoiding Ruas's attempts to control the action.
Menshikov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Menshikov is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Menshikov 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.
Ruas is trying to take his opponent's back.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Ruas has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov tries to kick Ruas off but Ruas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ruas passes to side control.
Menshikov is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Ruas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Menshikov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Ruas tries for a kimura but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ruas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Ruas prevents Menshikov from escaping the position.#ES#
Menshikov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruas tries for a takedown but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ruas cracks Menshikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Menshikov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Menshikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ruas off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov throws out a powerful jab.
Ruas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menshikov avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Ruas moves away and avoids it.
Ruas avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Ruas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menshikov is fending him off so far but Ruas persists. Nope, Menshikov circles away and we're back to standing.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Ruas takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.#CL#
Menshikov drives through and clinches with Ruas against the cage.
Ruas has Menshikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menshikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ruas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Menshikov is defending well.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body.
Menshikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Ruas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Menshikov.
Ruas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Menshikov throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Ruas pulls guard.
Menshikov is looking to stand up but Ruas won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
That's time! Menshikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ruas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Menshikov stuffs the takedown.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.#CL#
Menshikov has Ruas up against the cage in a clinch.
Ruas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruas tries to pull guard but Menshikov holds him up against the cage and eventually Ruas drops back down to his feet.
Ruas wants to take the fight to the mat but Menshikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Maxim Menshikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Ruas.
Menshikov avoiding damage as Ruas throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menshikov.
Ruas is trying to maintain a safe position but Menshikov gets an underhook and turns Ruas into the cage.
Menshikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Menshikov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruas is breathing heavily.
Menshikov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Menshikov tries a body shot but Ruas blocks it. #T1#
Menshikov is working Ruas over against the cage.
Menshikov lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Ruas's cut even more.
Menshikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Menshikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruas backwards.
Menshikov just leaning against Ruas, taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Menshikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Menshikov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Ruas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Maxim Menshikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov scores with a shoulder strike.
Menshikov lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Menshikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Menshikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Ruas is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Carlos Ruas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Menshikov lands with a light punch inside.
Ruas is still on wobbly legs! Can Menshikov finish him?#T2#
Menshikov digs a right hand underneath Ruas's ribcage. Ruas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Menshikov lands a big right hand that drops Ruas! The killer instinct kicks in and Menshikov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Menshikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
A relieved looking Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Carlos Ruas had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

Event: TGC 82
Date: Nov 24, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov slips under a jab from Tambua.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Tambua with a series of wild strikes but Tambua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tambua appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Tambua.
Menshikov stuns Tambua with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Tambua scores with a jab.
Tambua shoots in and drives through. Menshikov sprawls well.
A telegraphed right hand from Tambua misses the target.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Tambua keeps it at a distance.
Tambua fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Tambua finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mukinio Tambua has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov scores with a jab. Tambua acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tambua scores with a hook.
Donk. Menshikov catches Tambua right on the button with a cross.
Tambua on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tambua paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Menshikov there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Menshikov takes a swing at Tambua's ribcage but misses.
Tambua tries to counter by clinching up but Menshikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tambua moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Tambua.
Menshikov connects with a right hand. Tambua shakes it off.
A nice combination there by Tambua.
Tambua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menshikov tries to bum rush Tambua with a series of wild strikes but Tambua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Tambua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tambua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tambua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Tambua finds it's target.
Tambua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Menshikov lands.
Tambua moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tambua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tambua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tambua misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov with a jab.#T2#
Tambua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tambua takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov slips a jab from Tambua.
Menshikov connects with a looping right hand.
Tambua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Tambua swings widly with a right hand
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Menshikov, as that shot connected.
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Tambua is just out of range.
Tambua throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tambua was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tambua at a distance.
Menshikov wants to clinch up but Tambua keeps it at a distance.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Tambua's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Menshikov connects with a jab.#CUT2#
Mukinio Tambua's cut is getting worse.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tambua's head.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Tambua swats away the attempt to clinch by Menshikov.
Tambua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A cross from Tambua lands.
Tambua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menshikov misses with a double jab
and Tambua counters with a straight right hand.
Tambua throws a series of punches but Menshikov avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Tambua.
Tambua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menshikov in his tracks.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menshikov connects with a body shot.#T4#
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Tambua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menshikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Menshikov has knocked Tambua down with a huge combo! Menshikov steps away and waves a wobbly Tambua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tambua throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot.
Tambua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tambua fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov connects with a body shot that sends Tambua's belly button to the back.
Tambua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tambua is breathing heavily.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#
Mukinio Tambua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tambua's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tambua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tambua slips a jab from Menshikov.
Tambua looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tambua looks to land a right hand but Menshikov moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mukinio Tambua's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Menshikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Tambua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tambua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Tambua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Nice shot lands for Tambua.
Tambua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tambua.
Menshikov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tambua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tambua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menshikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tambua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Tambua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menshikov is fending him off so far but Tambua persists. Nope, Menshikov circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mukinio Tambua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Menshikov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Menshikov lands a big right hand that sends Tambua crashing to the mat! Menshikov stays standing though and waves Tambua back to his feet!#ROC2#
Tambua is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Mukinio Tambua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mukinio Tambua's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GPG: 51
Date: Oct 20, 2018

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Ibeabuchi blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ibeabuchi misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ibeabuchi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ibeabuchi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ibeabuchi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibeabuchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ibeabuchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Menshikov is looking to clinch.
Menshikov takes a swing at Ibeabuchi's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibeabuchi takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Ibeabuchi should have avoided that one.
Menshikov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibeabuchi on the side of the head.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Ibeabuchi digs a good body shot into Menshikov's ribs.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Ibeabuchi moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ibeabuchi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Menshikov lands a nice shot that snaps Ibeabuchi's head back.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibeabuchi. #T2#
Ibeabuchi takes a swing at Menshikov's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov is looking for the big counter here.
Ibeabuchi walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibeabuchi lands a lovely overhand right.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Ibeabuchi scores with the left hand. Menshikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ibeabuchi ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook #KD#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menshikov! Ibeabuchi lets Menshikov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Menshikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov ducks right into an uppercut from Ibeabuchi. #T3#
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Ibeabuchi's head but Ibeabuchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Menshikov clinches up with Ibeabuchi and pushes him back against the cage.
Menshikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibeabuchi blocks an uppercut.
Menshikov cracks Ibeabuchi with a nice body shot.
Ibeabuchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menshikov.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Ibeabuchi controls the action.
Menshikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menshikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Ibeabuchi lands a hook that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
Menshikov slowing the pace effectively.
Menshikov blocks a body shot from Ibeabuchi.
Ibeabuchi is looking to control Menshikov's arms but Menshikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ibeabuchi has his back to the cage.
Menshikov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov defending well as Ibeabuchi loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov unleashes a big counter combination but Ibeabuchi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibeabuchi throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice right hand that sends Menshikov toppling to the canvas! Menshikov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ibeabuchi finish him?!
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 applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Menshikov thinking.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibeabuchi manages to avoid it.
As Menshikov looks to move away, Ibeabuchi throws a big counter combo but Menshikov just gets out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ike Ibeabuchi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ibeabuchi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Menshikov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ibeabuchi slips a jab from Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi lands a right hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Ibeabuchi.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Ibeabuchi's head coaches at Just Scrap MMA and BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Ibeabuchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Ibeabuchi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibeabuchi scores with a hook to the body. Menshikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ibeabuchi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov tries to clinch but Ibeabuchi moves out of range.
Ike Ibeabuchi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibeabuchi connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Menshikov tumbling to the canvas! Ibeabuchi pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Menshikov was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi retains his heavyweight title!

Event: GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#
It looks like Samuel Morris has been cut.
No luck for Morris with that takedown attempt.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Morris is just out of range.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Morris slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Morris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been told by Menshikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morris was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses the body punch #TD2#
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Menshikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morris is one step ahead there.
Morris trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Menshikov is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Morris tries to pass.
Menshikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morris manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SU#
Menshikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Morris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morris feints the counter takedown.#T2#
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Morris moves out of range.
Morris changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Menshikov lands a really nice looking cross but Morris seems unphased.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Morris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov lands a jab to the head.
Menshikov lands a jab to Morris's midsection.
Menshikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Samuel Morris's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morris takes one to the chin there.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Menshikov moves into the clinch.#T3#
Menshikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menshikov pushes Morris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Menshikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morris blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Morris tries to counter it with a takedown but Menshikov pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Morris prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Morris looks winded!
Menshikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morris's elbow. #T4#
Menshikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Morris backwards. #BC#
Menshikov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morris shoots for a double leg takedown but Menshikov sprawls well. He's pushed Morris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Menshikov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
The cut above Samuel Morris's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov takes a swing at Morris's ribcage but misses.
Menshikov moves in looking to clinch but Morris pushes him off.
Menshikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Menshikov scores with a hook to the body. Morris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Decent striking displayed by Menshikov there.
Morris moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
Samuel Morris's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Menshikov with a nice cross.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Morris's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GPG: 43
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Ultime Fauchelevent has been cut.#TD2#
Fauchelevent fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Menshikov to the ground. Fauchelevent is now in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov wants to stand and escape but Fauchelevent is having none of it.
Fauchelevent being controlled here momentarily.
Menshikov keeping full guard, as Fauchelevent tries to pass.
Fauchelevent controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fauchelevent postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Menshikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Menshikov, not yet. #T1#
Fauchelevent trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fauchelevent scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fauchelevent showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Menshikov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fauchelevent wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Fauchelevent content to stall in guard here.
Menshikov is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fauchelevent trying to control but Menshikov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menshikov punishes Fauchelevent's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Fauchelevent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Fauchelevent gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menshikov.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fauchelevent doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fauchelevent shoots for a takedown but Menshikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fauchelevent wants to clinch up but Menshikov keeps it at a distance.
Fauchelevent tries to move into range but Menshikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fauchelevent goes for a double leg but Menshikov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Menshikov continues to drive forward.
Menshikov jabs at Fauchelevent's body.
Fauchelevent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Menshikov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fauchelevent looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fauchelevent sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fauchelevent tries to counter by closing the distance.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Fauchelevent saw that one coming.
Fauchelevent drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Menshikov defends it well.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fauchelevent moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fauchelevent on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Menshikov tests Fauchelevent's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#
Fauchelevent is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Menshikov! Fauchelevent is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxim Menshikov!
Our winner, Maxim Menshikov, 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.

Event: GPG 38
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Nice straight punches there by Menshikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menshikov.
Forbes scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forbes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Menshikov's head.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Forbes's body.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance. #T3#
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
It looks like Forbes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Menshikov misses.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Menshikov swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Forbes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Forbes backs up against the cage.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Forbes misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#T2#
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Forbes avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Forbes throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.#T3#
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a left and a right that stings Menshikov.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Forbes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Menshikov lands a right hand. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov punishes Forbes's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Forbes slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T4#
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menshikov.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Menshikov with an uppercut!
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov scores with a one two! Forbes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Forbes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Menshikov works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes walks into a straight right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Forbes misses.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Menshikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
Forbes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a jab to Forbes's midsection.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes moves in looking to clinch but Menshikov pushes him off.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Menshikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menshikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A very excited looking Maxim Menshikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: GPG 33
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Ibeabuchi ducks down to avoid it.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Ibeabuchi moved out of range nicely.
Ibeabuchi throws out a counter right but Menshikov avoids it with no problem.
Menshikov lands a jab to Ibeabuchi's midsection.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ibeabuchi throws a counter combo.
Menshikov cracks Ibeabuchi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ibeabuchi staying out of range there.
Ibeabuchi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ibeabuchi defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibeabuchi throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Ibeabuchi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Menshikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibeabuchi counters with a one-two to the body.
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!
Ibeabuchi slips a straight right by Menshikov.#T1#
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a left to the body.
Ibeabuchi slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Ibeabuchi is looking for the big counter here.
Ibeabuchi misses with a body shot.
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Ibeabuchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Menshikov misses. #KD2#
Ibeabuchi drops Menshikov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Menshikov looks back up at him and smiles so Ibeabuchi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#
Menshikov is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
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!
Ibeabuchi moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Ibeabuchi sends Menshikov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Ibeabuchi is motioning to the referee to let Menshikov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Menshikov works Ibeabuchi's body with a nice hook.
Ibeabuchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Menshikov.
Menshikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibeabuchi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibeabuchi counters with a big right hand! Oh Menshikov is in trouble here! Ibeabuchi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Ibeabuchi!
Ike Ibeabuchi is the new heavyweight champion!

Event: PFF 28 Loureiro vs Terranova
Date: Apr 07, 2018

#R1#
MacArther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Menshikov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacArther uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and MacArther counters with an outside leg kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. MacArther moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but MacArther is just out of range.
MacArther takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MacArther.
Menshikov throws a hook but MacArther avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
MacArther swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
MacArther tries to score with a low kick but Menshikov moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov takes a swing at MacArther's ribcage but misses.
MacArther cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArther misses with a body shot.
Menshikov throws a jab when MacArther was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1##CL2#
MacArther closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacArther blocks a body shot from Menshikov.
MacArther lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menshikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
MacArther gets through Menshikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
MacArther tries a body shot but Menshikov blocks it. #TD2#
MacArther ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. MacArther no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Menshikov is fighting to break MacArther's control of his arms but MacArther is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
MacArther pushes Menshikov off and gets back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacArther.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. MacArther moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and MacArther cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Donk. MacArther catches Menshikov right on the button with a cross.
MacArther swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Menshikov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacArther moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. MacArther's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but MacArther ducks down to avoid it.
MacArther keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov throws a body punch but MacArther moves out of range.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
MacArther getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
MacArther throws a leg kick that is checked
and Menshikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacArther slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for MacArther. That snapped Menshikov's head back.
MacArther drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Menshikov takes a swing at MacArther's ribcage but misses.
MacArther throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
A big left from MacArther misses.
MacArther takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
MacArther paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov walks into a left hand.
MacArther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Menshikov coming out on top.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
MacArther tries to counter by closing the distance.
Menshikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and MacArther counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacArther ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.#T4#
MacArther throws a leg kick but Menshikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacArther throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
MacArther has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
MacArther closes the distance and clinches up with Menshikov, looking for a takedown. MacArther pushes Menshikov against the cage but Menshikov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArther is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov swings for the body but MacArther moves out of range.
MacArther is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Menshikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but MacArther uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and MacArther connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacArther slips a jab and a cross from Menshikov.
MacArther defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
MacArther is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Menshikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
MacArther misses with a low kick.
MacArther gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacArther.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov looks to land a combination. MacArther sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Doug MacArther has been cut.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacArther moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacArther thinks about the counter body kick.
MacArther misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Doug MacArther will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doug MacArther's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of MacArther's head but MacArther sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
MacArther has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Menshikov breaks the clinch.
MacArther tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from MacArther.
MacArther staying out of range there.
MacArther just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacArther.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
MacArther uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov misses with a body shot
letting MacArther counter with a right hand.
MacArther motions for Menshikov to come forward. MacArther throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Menshikov finds it's target.#CL2#
MacArther has Menshikov up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from MacArther. #T1#
A short right from MacArther.
Menshikov tries to work over MacArther's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menshikov.
Menshikov lands an uppercut.
Menshikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacArther scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menshikov has had enough of the clinch but MacArther keeps him there for the moment.
MacArther swings away with an uppercut that misses.
MacArther scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Menshikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick from MacArther misses.
MacArther pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacArther is trying hard to land a takedown here. Menshikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacArther misses with a body punch
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand. #ROC#
MacArther is rocked!
OH! MacArther has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Menshikov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Menshikov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of MacArther sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Maxim Menshikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFF 24w Ribbler vs Goncalves
Date: Mar 14, 2018

#R1#
Lothall staying out of range there.
Lothall throws a right hand that Menshikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Menshikov also avoids with ease.
Menshikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menshikov lands a lovely overhand right.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Lothall.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Lothall with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Lothar Lothall has been cut.
Menshikov lands with a hook. Lothall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #KD2#
Menshikov lands a big right hand that sends Lothall crashing to the mat! Menshikov stays standing though and waves Lothall back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov walks into a straight right hand from Lothall.
Lothall tries to bum rush Menshikov with a series of wild strikes but Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Menshikov closes the distance and pushes Lothall back into the cage.
Menshikov can't find room to land a body shot as Lothall controls the action.
Lothall wants to break free but Menshikov has control.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Lothall avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage. #KD2#
Menshikov drops Lothall onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lothall is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Lothall is rocked!#CUT2#
Lothar Lothall's cut is getting worse.
Menshikov creates a bit of distance for himself, with Lothall pressed up against the cage and cracks Lothall with a massive uppercut! Lothall goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Menshikov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maxim Menshikov!

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