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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reginald Forbes (ranked 1936 p4p, 215 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 4267 p4p, 418 weight class). Reginald Forbes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reginald Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Forbes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menshikov moves away from the strike by Forbes.
Nice straight punches there by Menshikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Menshikov.
Forbes scores with a jab. Menshikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forbes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Forbes defending well as Menshikov loads up on a big left hand.
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forbes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forbes misses with a shot to the body
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Forbes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Forbes misses the target.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes lands a glancing blow to the side of Menshikov's head.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forbes misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menshikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Maxim Menshikov has been cut.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Forbes.
Forbes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Menshikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Menshikov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Forbes counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov digs a good hook to Forbes's body.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
It looks like Forbes has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes misses with a body shot.
Forbes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forbes.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov misses with a shot to the body
and Forbes counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forbes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Forbes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Menshikov misses.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
Menshikov swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
enabling Forbes to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A little feinted left hand from Forbes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Menshikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Forbes throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Forbes avoids it with no problem.
Forbes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maxim Menshikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Menshikov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Forbes backs up against the cage.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Forbes.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forbes tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov 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 slips under a jab from Forbes.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Forbes misses with a body shot
and Menshikov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Forbes misses its target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Forbes throws an overhand right that lands on Menshikov's shoulder, as Menshikov tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forbes's head.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Menshikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Forbes throws a right hand that misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand.
Menshikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Menshikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forbes at a distance.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
Forbes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Forbes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menshikov keeps the fight on the outside.
Forbes ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Forbes throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
Forbes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Forbes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Forbes avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws a body punch but Forbes moves out of range.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forbes throws a poor cross that misses
and Forbes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Forbes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Forbes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Menshikov.
Forbes throwing a counter right hand but Menshikov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forbes looks to score with a jab to the body but Menshikov is just out of range.
Menshikov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Menshikov takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Forbes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a left and a right that stings Menshikov.
Forbes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Forbes has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Forbes.
Menshikov lands a right hand.
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov punishes Forbes's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Forbes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Forbes slips a straight right by Menshikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forbes misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Forbes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Menshikov lunges at Forbes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forbes's hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Menshikov.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Menshikov with an uppercut!
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Menshikov scores with a one two! Forbes had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maxim Menshikov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Forbes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Menshikov.
Forbes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab lands there for Forbes.
Forbes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
Menshikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Forbes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forbes connects with a body shot.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Forbes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Forbes connects with a looping right hand.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Forbes.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov lands an overhand right.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forbes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Menshikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Forbes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Forbes's head.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Menshikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Forbes throws a body punch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Forbes connects with a jab.
Menshikov works Forbes's body with a nice hook.
Menshikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Menshikov is out of range.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Forbes walks into a straight right hand from Menshikov.
Forbes cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Forbes scores with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Forbes misses.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Menshikov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Menshikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forbes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forbes's hands.
Forbes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov counters with a nice body shot.
Menshikov throws a looping overhand right but Forbes ducks down to avoid it.
Menshikov lands a jab to Forbes's midsection.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Forbes moves in looking to clinch but Menshikov pushes him off.
Reginald Forbes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Menshikov does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Forbes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes tries to clinch up but Menshikov circles away and keeps his distance.
A nice side step and Menshikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Forbes drops his hands momentarily and Menshikov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Forbes is out of range.
Maxim Menshikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov cracks Forbes with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a lazy right hand but Forbes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forbes throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Forbes just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forbes misses the shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxim Menshikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Menshikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A very excited looking Maxim Menshikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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