PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 384 p4p, 54 weight class) and Maxim Menshikov (ranked 284 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Biscuit
vs
Menshikov

183 cm
27
230 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

189 cm
28
275 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

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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 20 - 13 - 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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Menshikov!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Biscuit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Menshikov throws a hook to the side of Biscuit's head but Biscuit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov throws a jab when Biscuit was well out of range.
Menshikov misses with a right hand

and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control.

Menshikov throws Biscuit to one side and escapes!
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Menshikov lands a head shot.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Biscuit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Menshikov counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Menshikov finds it's way through Biscuit's defenses.

It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Biscuit throws a hook but Menshikov avoids it easily.
A big left from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Biscuit. Biscuit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Menshikov slips under a jab from Biscuit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov throws a big shot that misses.
Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Biscuit.
It seemed like Menshikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Menshikov lands with a cross.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Biscuit slips the punch.
Menshikov misses the jab.
Biscuit tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Biscuit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Menshikov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Menshikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Biscuit moves out of range of the strikes.
Maxim Menshikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
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's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Menshikov duly obliges.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Menshikov lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking to counter punch.
Menshikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Biscuit had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Biscuit.
Biscuit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menshikov throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Biscuit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menshikov sprawls and moves away.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Biscuit gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Menshikov is looking to escape.
Biscuit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Menshikov looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Menshikov is staying active underneath Biscuit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Biscuit seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Menshikov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Good standup being displayed there by Biscuit as he connects with a hook.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Biscuit.
Menshikov missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the body.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Menshikov's head but Menshikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand

and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menshikov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menshikov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Biscuit's best efforts.
Menshikov is trying to stand up here but Biscuit is controlling him well.
Menshikov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Menshikov tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit winds up and cracks Menshikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Menshikov is working from the bottom.
Menshikov gets back to full guard.

Menshikov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Biscuit off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Menshikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Biscuit bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Biscuit.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Menshikov as he jumps to the side.
Biscuit slips a jab from Menshikov.

Biscuit looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Menshikov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
That's time! Back to the action!

Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Biscuit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Biscuit moves into range and clinches up with Menshikov.
Menshikov gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.

Biscuit lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Biscuit is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Biscuit thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Biscuit is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Menshikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Menshikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Biscuit from advancing position.
Menshikov tries to get to full guard but Biscuit has control of the leg.
Biscuit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menshikov is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Biscuit connects with a nice short shot to Menshikov's temple.
Menshikov is looking to improve his position.
Menshikov is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Menshikov is looking for a sweep. Biscuit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Menshikov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Menshikov is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Menshikov wants to get back to full guard.

Menshikov has one foot on Biscuit's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Menshikov slips under a jab.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Menshikov sprawls and moves away.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Biscuit is out of range.
Menshikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Biscuit.
Biscuit throws out a loose jab but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Menshikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Biscuit has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Menshikov finds it's way round the side to connect with Biscuit's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Biscuit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Biscuit shoots for a takedown but Menshikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Biscuit changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Biscuit has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Biscuit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Menshikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Biscuit counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Menshikov!
Menshikov taking a bit of punishment here - Biscuit scoring with strikes.
Menshikov tries to improve position but can't.
Menshikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Biscuit connects with a decent elbow.
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 is looking to regain half guard here but Biscuit keeps moving and retains side control.
Biscuit scores with punches from side control.
Menshikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Biscuit wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biscuit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Menshikov keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menshikov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Biscuit wants to control but Menshikov is keeping him busy.
Menshikov looks to move to half guard but instead Biscuit has passed into mount! Damn!
Biscuit putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Menshikov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Menshikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Schmorgen Biscuit will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt - Menshikov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Biscuit was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Menshikov throws a hook but Biscuit blocks it.
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Biscuit throws out the jab.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.

Menshikov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Biscuit to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Biscuit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Menshikov has momentary wrist control but Biscuit slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Biscuit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biscuit stopping the sweep attempt from Menshikov.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Menshikov wants to get back to his feet but Biscuit is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Biscuit won't allow Menshikov to sweep him here.
Biscuit scoring with some ground and pound.
Biscuit stops Menshikov from standing up.
Biscuit trying to control the position from guard on top but Menshikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Menshikov wants to stand up but Biscuit is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Menshikov's brow.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound.
Biscuit scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biscuit lands a couple of digs.
Biscuit distracts Menshikov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Menshikov keeps moving.
Biscuit chips away with some ground and pound.

Menshikov has his feet on Biscuit's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Biscuit scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Biscuit finds it's target.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Menshikov swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
Menshikov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Biscuit doesn't seem bothered though.
Menshikov slips a jab from Biscuit.
Menshikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Menshikov throws out a loose jab but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.

Biscuit clinches up against the cage.
Menshikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Menshikov gets underhooks to prevent Biscuit's takedown attempt.
Menshikov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Biscuit has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Biscuit prevents Menshikov from breaking the clinch.

Menshikov breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Biscuit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Biscuit has closed the distance and engaged Menshikov in a clinch.

Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Biscuit darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Menshikov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Menshikov cracks Biscuit with a good jab.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Biscuit moves away.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Biscuit connects with a looping right hand.
Biscuit throws a series of punches but Menshikov avoids them all with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maxim Menshikov.
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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxim Menshikov!
A victorious Maxim Menshikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.