PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 1574 p4p, 1821 weight class) and Spanky Loco (ranked 237 p4p, 270 weight class). Loco is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Barrie - My everything . This should be a great matchup!

Mikhasevich
vs
Loco

180 cm
36
187
31 - 24 - 0

180 cm
29
179
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spanky Loco!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich throws a front kick aimed at Loco's knee but Loco avoids it well.
Spanky Loco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Mikhasevich.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mikhasevich.
Loco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mikhasevich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikhasevich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich lunges at Loco with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Loco's hand.

It looks like Spanky Loco has been cut.
Loco with a poor takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a straight right hand.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhasevich as he jumps to the side.
Gennady Mikhasevich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been informed that Loco has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mikhasevich as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhasevich, which made it look bad.
Loco looks to land a right hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range.
Loco shoots and misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mikhasevich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mikhasevich looks for the body kick but Loco saw that one coming.
Loco gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Loco throws a combination that misses
and Mikhasevich counters with a body kick.
Mikhasevich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Loco checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Loco misses with a takedown
and Mikhasevich counters with a left to the body.
Loco looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich stuns Loco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Loco shoots in looking for a takedown. Mikhasevich tries to sprawl out of it but Loco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mikhasevich manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Loco misses with a takedown
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Mikhasevich counters with a beautiful punch that sends Loco to the canvas!

Loco is rocked!
Mikhasevich is looking to work some ground and pound but Loco has wrist control.
Loco keeping moving, preventing Mikhasevich from controlling successfully.
Mikhasevich postures up in Loco's guard and throws a big left but Loco blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Loco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mikhasevich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mikhasevich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mikhasevich is pushing down on Loco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Loco is fighting to maintain full guard but Mikhasevich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Loco trying to hold on to Mikhasevich's head to control him but Mikhasevich postures up.

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.
Loco tries to get to full guard but Mikhasevich has control of the leg.
Mikhasevich lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mikhasevich is pressing down on Loco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Loco is holding on for now.

Loco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Loco actively working from the bottom here.
Mikhasevich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Loco defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mikhasevich lands a glancing blow to the side of Loco's head.
Loco misses with a head kick.
Loco shoots in but Mikhasevich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gennady Mikhasevich is winning the standup battle so far.
Mikhasevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Loco connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mikhasevich momentarily.
Loco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mikhasevich is fending him off so far but Loco persists. Nope, Mikhasevich circles away and we're back to standing.
Mikhasevich is looking for a counter combo.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mikhasevich sprawls well. Mikhasevich wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loco gets slowly back to his feet.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Loco clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loco can do to turn this around?

Loco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich misses with a body shot.
Loco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mikhasevich as he avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich is looking to counter with head kicks.
Loco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loco shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mikhasevich tests Loco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mikhasevich misses with a body kick.
Loco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mikhasevich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Loco looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikhasevich!
Mikhasevich seems a little lost for a moment, as Loco dominates the positioning.
Mikhasevich sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco controlling the action here.
Mikhasevich is looking to improve his position.

Mikhasevich looking for submissions off his back.
Mikhasevich is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mikhasevich wants to control but Loco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Loco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Loco wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Loco goes for a double leg but Mikhasevich avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikhasevich continues to drive forward.
Mikhasevich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Loco.
Mikhasevich lands with an overhand left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich throws a big shot that misses.
Mikhasevich cracks Loco with a good jab.

Loco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mikhasevich looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mikhasevich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Loco trying to control the position from guard on top but Mikhasevich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhasevich working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gennady Mikhasevich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spanky Loco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loco.
Loco swings widly with a right hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Loco or perhaps it was just good defense by Mikhasevich, which made it look bad.
Gennady Mikhasevich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spanky Loco.
Mikhasevich throws a leg kick which misses Loco's front leg but catches the back leg as Loco tries to avoid it.
Loco bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Loco throws a sloppy head kick
letting Mikhasevich counter with a right hand.
Loco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loco is defended easily by Mikhasevich.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich tries to score with a low kick but Loco moves his leg out of the way.
Loco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mikhasevich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loco checks it well.
Mikhasevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loco scores with a nice right hand.
Loco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikhasevich circles away.
Loco fails with a takedown attempt.
Mikhasevich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Loco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Loco backs away, Mikhasevich returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loco takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mikhasevich stuffs the takedown.
Loco gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mikhasevich counters with a stiff right hand.
Mikhasevich lands a jab to the nose.
Loco is still on wobbly legs! Can Mikhasevich finish him?
Loco is aggressively charging in as Mikhasevich backs up avoiding any damage. Mikhasevich tosses out a jab and Loco runs right into it face first! Loco is out cold! Mikhasevich dropped down on all fours and is barking in Loco's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich thanked the fans post fight for their support.