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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kurschmann (ranked 1713 p4p, 1529 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 79 p4p, 70 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Kurschmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
It looks like Frank Kurschmann has been cut.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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!
Kurschmann tries to clinch there but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Kurschmann avoids it with no problem.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Kurschmann clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Kurschmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Menshikov manages to break the clinch.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
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!
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.
Kurschmann moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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