PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 1354 p4p, 1475 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 68 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Donovan
vs
Menshikov

185 cm
34
300
14 - 13 - 0

189 cm
43
275
33 - 27 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Determined

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Shadow Realm Apparel

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Conquer

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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Bruno Hogan.

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

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.

Oooh a lovely combination from Donovan sends Menshikov down but not out. Donovan dives into side control looking to finish.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.