PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between LaTroy Johnson (ranked 101 p4p, 357 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 5 p4p, 8 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Johnson
vs
Menshikov

196 cm
32
280
24 - 13 - 0

189 cm
40
275
30 - 20 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, LaTroy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.

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.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

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.

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!

It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
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

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!

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss

and Johnson counters by clinching up.
Johnson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

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.