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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 442 p4p, 134 weight class) and Inspektor Gee (ranked 60 p4p, 19 weight class). Inspektor Gee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Inspektor Gee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
Menshikov is rocked!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Menshikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Menshikov lands an elbow just above Gee 's eye.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
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