PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Menshikov (ranked 2674 p4p, 2760 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 134 p4p, 139 weight class). Carosella is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Blue - Eiffel 65. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Menshikov
vs
Carosella

189 cm
44
275
34 - 30 - 0

200 cm
29
284
11 - 16 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Experienced

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 34 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Menshikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Menshikov as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Guido Carosella has been cut.

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!

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella jabs at Menshikov's body.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.

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!

It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
Carosella passes Menshikov's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Carosella seems to be working for a kimura but Menshikov defends the submission attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Carosella is working for a submission of some sort.

Carosella is working for a kimura but Menshikov is defending it quite comfortably.
Carosella prevents Menshikov from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carosella passes to side control.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

Carosella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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.

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!

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.

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!

Menshikov is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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!