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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 328 p4p, 48 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 339 p4p, 51 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Biscuit throws a lazy right hand but Menshikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menshikov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Menshikov misses.
Biscuit attempts a counter takedown but Menshikov avoids it well and moves away.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Biscuit moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biscuit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Biscuit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Biscuit misses with a right hand
and Menshikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Menshikov lands with a shot to the body.
Biscuit drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lazy left from Biscuit finds it's target.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov throws a right hand that Biscuit ducks under and follows up with a left that Biscuit also avoids with ease.
Biscuit scores with a decent looking hook.
Biscuit tries to clinch
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Menshikov leaves Biscuit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Biscuit tries to clinch but Menshikov moves out of range.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Menshikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Biscuit with a body shot.
Biscuit will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Biscuit throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects 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!
Biscuit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Biscuit avoids them all with ease.
Menshikov connects with the punch.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Menshikov thuds his right hand into Biscuit's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biscuit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biscuit misses with a straight right.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Menshikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Biscuit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Biscuit slips under a jab.
Menshikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Biscuit.
Biscuit swats away the attempt to clinch by Menshikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Menshikov.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Biscuit throws a jab but it's blocked by Menshikov.
Menshikov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Biscuit acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Biscuit missing with a left hand there. Menshikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit throws a shot from downtown. Menshikov moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Biscuit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Biscuit is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Menshikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Biscuit moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menshikov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Biscuit.
Biscuit is working for takedown but Menshikov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Biscuit has Menshikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Menshikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Biscuit lands an uppercut.
Menshikov is looking to control Biscuit's arms but Biscuit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Menshikov has his back to the cage.
Menshikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Biscuit is breathing heavily.
Menshikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Biscuit goes for a takedown attempt but Menshikov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Menshikov clobbers Biscuit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
Menshikov dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Schmorgen Biscuit's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Biscuit.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menshikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Biscuit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Menshikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit'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.
Menshikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Menshikov ducks under a wild hook from Biscuit.
Menshikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit with a nice cross.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Menshikov is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Menshikov swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biscuit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Biscuit counters with a nice double leg into side control. Menshikov won't be happy with that.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit drags him back down.
Menshikov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Menshikov is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Biscuit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Menshikov down.
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biscuit's best efforts.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Menshikov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Biscuit keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Biscuit prevents a body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Menshikov's efforts to push away.
Biscuit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Menshikov misses its intended target.
A big left from Biscuit misses.
Menshikov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Menshikov.
Biscuit is looking to clinch.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Biscuit avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a hook. Menshikov ducked under it nicely.
Biscuit thuds his right hand into Menshikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Biscuit decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov is striking but Biscuit is not phased and passes to half guard.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Biscuit there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Menshikov is trying to maintain the position but Biscuit is very close to passing his half guard.
Biscuit wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.
Menshikov wants to control but Biscuit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Biscuit wants to pass the guard but Menshikov is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Menshikov kicks Biscuit off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Biscuit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Menshikov circles away.
Menshikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Biscuit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov jabs at Biscuit's body.
And that’s 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 Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Menshikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Menshikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Biscuit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Menshikov is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Menshikov's guard.
Menshikov uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Biscuit throws a jab when Menshikov was well out of range.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Biscuit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Menshikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov misses with a hook.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Menshikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Biscuit as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
Menshikov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Biscuit finds it's way round the side to connect with Menshikov's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov connects with a body shot that sends Biscuit's belly button to the back.
Menshikov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Biscuit lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Menshikov backs up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Menshikov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Biscuit advances nicely into full mount.
Menshikov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Menshikov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Schmorgen Biscuit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Biscuit landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Biscuit connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Biscuit raining down hammerfists from mount.
Biscuit with shots to the head and body - Menshikov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Biscuit with a couple of short strikes.
Biscuit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Menshikov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Biscuit cracks Menshikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Biscuit won't let Menshikov get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Biscuit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Menshikov is desperately trying to improve his position but Biscuit has a good base and remains in mount.
Biscuit is landing with some decent strikes but Menshikov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Menshikov regains half guard.
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.
Biscuit is keen to just control but Menshikov is a slippery customer.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menshikov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Biscuit is on him like a limpet, forcing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menshikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Biscuit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Biscuit lands with a light punch inside.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
Menshikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Biscuit misses with a body punch.
Menshikov tries to throw a body punch but Biscuit avoids it by throwing Menshikov back against the cage.
Biscuit tries for a takedown. No joy.
Biscuit effectively controlling the action here.
Biscuit misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Schmorgen Biscuit.
I think Menshikov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... 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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