PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilfredo Wild (ranked 641 p4p, 1244 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 98 p4p, 191 weight class). Wild's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Trouble. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wild
vs
Mikhasevich

189 cm
38
187
32 - 17 - 2

180 cm
37
187
33 - 25 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilfredo Wild!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich missing with a left hand there. Wild was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wild takes a swing at Mikhasevich's ribcage but misses.
Mikhasevich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Wild gets a clinch.
Wild struggles to land a body shot inside as Mikhasevich controls his hands.
Wild lands a nice uppercut.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wild has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Wild lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mikhasevich doesn't seem phased though.
Wild throws a lazy uppercut
and Mikhasevich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mikhasevich digs a good hook to Wild's body.
Wild checks the leg kick.
Mikhasevich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mikhasevich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mikhasevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wild throws out the jab.
Mikhasevich lands a leg kick that knocks Wild off balance momentarily.

Wild has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Mikhasevich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mikhasevich stalling.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich trying to stall but Wild improves his position.

Wild pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mikhasevich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wild throws a jab but it's blocked by Mikhasevich.
A low kick from Mikhasevich is predictable there
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wild throws a lazy right hand but Mikhasevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wild.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mikhasevich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mikhasevich has Wild pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mikhasevich's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Wild misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wild can't find room to land a body shot as Mikhasevich controls the action.
Mikhasevich slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Mikhasevich.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Wild lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wild tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wild scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Mikhasevich lands a left hand.
Wild throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wild.

Wild breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wild moves out of range of the strikes.
Wild avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mikhasevich misses with a right hand
and Wild counters with a nice body shot.
Wild with a jab.
Mikhasevich throws a looping overhand right but Wild ducks down to avoid it.
Wild defending well as Mikhasevich loads up on a big left hand.
Mikhasevich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mikhasevich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wild.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wild avoids the head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Mikhasevich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mikhasevich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wild fails to land with a series of punches.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilfredo Wild is winning the standup battle so far.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild throws a jab when Mikhasevich was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mikhasevich manages to avoid it.
Mikhasevich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wild throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mikhasevich to counter with a crisp jab.
Wild throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhasevich loads up on a big right hand but Wild slips the punch.
Mikhasevich throws a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich misses with a series of wild punches.
Mikhasevich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wild missing with a left hand there. Mikhasevich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Mikhasevich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mikhasevich slips a jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a cross.
Mikhasevich lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wild has Mikhasevich up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Wild.
Mikhasevich blocks a body shot from Wild.
Wild blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mikhasevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wild tries a body shot but Mikhasevich blocks it.
Mikhasevich blocks an uppercut.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tries to throw a body punch but Mikhasevich avoids it by throwing Wild back against the cage.
Wild lands with a short shot to the head.
Mikhasevich leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wild has a couple of punches blocked by Mikhasevich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wild backwards.
Wild misses with a punch on the inside.
Wild keeps control of Mikhasevich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mikhasevich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wild presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wild goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wild scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wild working aggressively here.
Wild misses with a punch to the body.
Wild is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mikhasevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wild lands a left hand.
Wild digs a right hand into Mikhasevich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mikhasevich's gas tank.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mikhasevich can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wild misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mikhasevich prevents a body shot from Wild.
Mikhasevich lands with a light punch inside.
Wild tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mikhasevich's elbow.
Wild fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wild tries to break the clinch but Mikhasevich is controlling the position.
Wild lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Wild breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Wild.
Wild checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wilfredo Wild dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mikhasevich throws a chopping leg kick but Wild manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wild is looking to clinch.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild tries to clinch but Mikhasevich moves away
and Mikhasevich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Mikhasevich finds it's way through Wild's defenses.
Wild throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wild takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wild scores with a decent looking hook.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wild tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mikhasevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Wild.
Wild misses with a hook
and Mikhasevich finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Mikhasevich moves out of range of the body kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Wild throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mikhasevich checks a leg kick.
Wild blocks a head kick by Mikhasevich.
Wild throws the left hand but Mikhasevich avoids the punch easily.
Wild connects with a right hand. Mikhasevich shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikhasevich just misses with a punch to the body.
Wild wants to clinch up but Mikhasevich keeps it at a distance.
Mikhasevich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mikhasevich scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wild looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mikhasevich cracks Wild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mikhasevich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wild.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wild.
Wild lands a really nice looking cross but Mikhasevich seems unphased.
Mikhasevich takes one on the button.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
Mikhasevich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wild.
It looked like Wild was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich thows a leg kick but Wild checks it
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mikhasevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Wild counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wild takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mikhasevich.
Jab by Wild.
Mikhasevich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wild misses with a left hand
and Mikhasevich counters with a good low kick that Wild was not able to check.
Mikhasevich tries a low kick but Wild avoids it.
Mikhasevich wants to slow Wild down by chopping away at his legs.
Mikhasevich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mikhasevich looks to land a body kick but Wild moved away.
Wild throws an overhand right that lands on Mikhasevich's shoulder, as Mikhasevich tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gennady Mikhasevich really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Donk. Wild catches Mikhasevich right on the button with a cross.
Wild takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mikhasevich tries to move into range but Wild moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mikhasevich scoring well with a low kick there.
Mikhasevich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wild.
Mikhasevich misses with a low kick.
Mikhasevich misses with a left hand
and Wild cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wild cracks Mikhasevich with a hook to the temple - Mikhasevich is on wobbly legs here! Wild swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mikhasevich falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Wild wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilfredo Wild!
Wilfredo Wild is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Wilfredo Wild thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.