PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rigel Ko Nachi (ranked 481 p4p, 729 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 64 p4p, 92 weight class). Ko Nachi comes to the cage accompanied by Echoing Thunder. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ko Nachi
vs
Mikhasevich

183 cm
23
185
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
32
187
26 - 18 - 0

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World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rigel Ko Nachi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich throws a series of punches but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ko Nachi has time to react.
Ko Nachi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ko Nachi drops his hands momentarily and Mikhasevich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mikhasevich throws out a loose jab but Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mikhasevich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ko Nachi was well out of range. Poor timing from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Ko Nachi's body.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Ko Nachi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mikhasevich on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mikhasevich takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mikhasevich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mikhasevich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ko Nachi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mikhasevich. Mikhasevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Rigel Ko Nachi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
As Mikhasevich looks to move away, Ko Nachi throws a big counter combo but Mikhasevich just gets out of the way.
Ko Nachi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mikhasevich slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick by Ko Nachi misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ko Nachi's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko Nachi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Ko Nachi's legs.
Ko Nachi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mikhasevich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikhasevich.
It appears Ko Nachi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mikhasevich! But no joy.
Ko Nachi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mikhasevich crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ko Nachi - the referee stops the clock and Mikhasevich gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ko Nachi. Mikhasevich manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich strikes.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Ko Nachi blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Ko Nachi coming out on top.
Ko Nachi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ko Nachi scores with a nice strike.
Ko Nachi slips a straight right by Mikhasevich.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Mikhasevich throws a push kick but Ko Nachi slaps the foot to one side.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Ko Nachi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Ko Nachi slips the 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!
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ko Nachi on the side of the head.
Mikhasevich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mikhasevich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ko Nachi jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ko Nachi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ko Nachi darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a nice uppercut.
Mikhasevich tries to clinch but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi is looking to score with low kicks.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Mikhasevich clinches up with Ko Nachi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ko Nachi tries to work over Mikhasevich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ko Nachi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick that misses.
Mikhasevich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi connects with a crisp jab.
Ko Nachi blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ko Nachi throws a solid leg kick but Mikhasevich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ko Nachi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich cracks Ko Nachi with a good jab.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Mikhasevich slips the punch.
A left lands for Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body. Ko Nachi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ko Nachi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook to the body
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi misses with a leg kick.
Ko Nachi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich avoids the body shot from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Ko Nachi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich throws a jab when Ko Nachi was well out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ko Nachi looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Ko Nachi slips under a jab.
Ko Nachi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Mikhasevich's leg but Mikhasevich calmly moves out of range.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick nicely.
Mikhasevich darts in trying to clinch
and Ko Nachi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ko Nachi can pounce on him.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Ko Nachi off balance momentarily.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Mikhasevich throws a head kick but Ko Nachi moves out of range.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter punch.
Mikhasevich dips to his left and cracks Ko Nachi with an uppercut!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ko Nachi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mikhasevich scores with a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ko Nachi if he has to take too many more of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ko Nachi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mikhasevich's sensitive parts.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mikhasevich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi pushes Mikhasevich away with a front kick.
Mikhasevich sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mikhasevich throws a hook to the side of Ko Nachi's head but Ko Nachi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mikhasevich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mikhasevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Ko Nachi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Nice shot lands for Mikhasevich.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ko Nachi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ko Nachi moves out of range as Mikhasevich throws a body kick.
And Ko Nachi counters with a quick kick to the body but Mikhasevich blocks it.
A jab from Mikhasevich does it's job there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mikhasevich moves away.
Ko Nachi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Gennady Mikhasevich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikhasevich misses with a lunging right hand
and Ko Nachi counters with an inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Mikhasevich is rocked!
Mikhasevich scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Ko Nachi finish him?
Ko Nachi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhasevich seems to have recovered his senses.
Mikhasevich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mikhasevich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ko Nachi catches Mikhasevich with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slow jab from Mikhasevich misses its intended target.
Mikhasevich misses with an uppercut. Ko Nachi saw that one coming.
Mikhasevich moves out of range as Ko Nachi strikes.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Mikhasevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mikhasevich has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mikhasevich there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rigel Ko Nachi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ko Nachi wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
Ko Nachi tries to land a leg kick but Mikhasevich saw it coming and moves away.
Mikhasevich tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ko Nachi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ko Nachi.
Mikhasevich throws a sloppy head kick
letting Ko Nachi counter with a right hand.
Mikhasevich looks to throw a body kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp right that sends Mikhasevich to the canvas! Ko Nachi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rigel Ko Nachi!
A victorious Rigel Ko Nachi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.