PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Pashurinko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Torres
vs
Pashurinko

168 cm
22
145 lbs
10 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
135 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Pashurinko!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws a big shot that misses.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Pashurinko moved out of range nicely.
Pashurinko thuds his right hand into Torres's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good leg kick by Torres there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Torres gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Pashurinko shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Torres is trying to defend but Pashurinko finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Pashurinko is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres trying to control here.
Pashurinko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pashurinko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pashurinko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pashurinko throwing shots but Torres is blocking nicely.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pashurinko looking to pass the guard.
Torres is trying to control the position but Pashurinko postures up.
Torres wants to sweep here but Pashurinko controlling him for the moment.
Pashurinko trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres keeping full guard, as Pashurinko tries to pass.

Torres throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pashurinko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pashurinko looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pashurinko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pashurinko keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.

Pashurinko has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.

Pashurinko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Pashurinko wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres working some strikes from top position.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Pashurinko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pashurinko trying to control the position.
Torres wants to control from the top but Pashurinko keeps moving.
Pashurinko tries to strike from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a big elbow that misses.
Torres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pashurinko wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.

Pashurinko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Torres is aware though and is defending well.
Torres trying to move into half guard but instead Pashurinko has managed to sweep!
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Pashurinko throws a big right hand that misses.
Pashurinko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Torres is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anton Pashurinko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pashurinko blocks the body kick.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Pashurinko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pashurinko looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.

Pashurinko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Torres quickly recovers to half guard.

Torres looking for submissions off his back.

Pashurinko is looking for a kimura but Torres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pashurinko to get the leverage.
Pashurinko trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Pashurinko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashurinko wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pashurinko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Pashurinko has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pashurinko thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Torres really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Torres might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Torres is bucking up trying to escape but Pashurinko cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Pashurinko connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Torres tries to reverse the position but Pashurinko maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko can't control as he wanted to and Torres manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pashurinko winds up and cracks Torres with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pashurinko is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pashurinko prevents Torres from improving his position.
Pashurinko is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.

Pashurinko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Torres doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pashurinko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to control but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Torres is staying active underneath Pashurinko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres is trying to control but can't.
Torres is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pashurinko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pashurinko's back!
Pashurinko tries to roll but Torres sticks to his back.
Pashurinko tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Torres cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Pashurinko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Torres is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pashurinko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pashurinko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres prevents Pashurinko from improving his position.
Torres looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pashurinko defends it well.
Pashurinko is looking for a sweep. Torres is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres passes the guard and advances to mount!
Pashurinko sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anton Pashurinko has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Pashurinko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres slips a nice elbow through Pashurinko's hands, connecting with Pashurinko's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Pashurinko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Torres is looking to land body kicks.
Pashurinko cracks Torres with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Torres misses with a head kick.
Pashurinko takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Torres closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Pashurinko saw that one coming.
Pashurinko misses with a wild combination.
Pashurinko connects with a crisp jab.
Pashurinko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pashurinko, as that shot connected.
Pashurinko defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Pashurinko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab, jab by Torres - just one landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Pashurinko.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pashurinko's sensitive parts.
Pashurinko misses with a looping left.
Pashurinko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pashurinko fails with a takedown attempt.
Torres blocks a jab.
Torres throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A slow jab from Torres misses its intended target.
Pashurinko on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Torres instigates a clinch.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Pashurinko blocks it.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pashurinko's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pashurinko tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Pashurinko drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Torres.
Torres lands a shoulder strike.
Torres lands an uppercut.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Pashurinko is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Pashurinko.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pashurinko backwards.
Torres lands a knee to the head.
Torres is pressed up against the cage. Pashurinko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Torres down to the mat. Torres avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres moves away from the strike by Pashurinko.
Pashurinko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pashurinko.
Pashurinko avoids the body shot from Torres.
Pashurinko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pashurinko avoids the body shot from Torres.
Pashurinko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
Torres throws a jab when Pashurinko was well out of range.
Torres throws a body kick that misses.
Pashurinko throws a sloppy body shot
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torres misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Torres closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Torres scores with a shot to the side of Pashurinko's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Torres.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres presses Pashurinko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pashurinko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pashurinko working hard to break the clinch.
Pashurinko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torres is defending well.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Torres lands an uppercut.
Pashurinko is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pashurinko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Torres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Torres lands a knee to the head.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pashurinko backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Torres clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Torres dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pashurinko. That did some damage!
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Pashurinko tries to keep at a distance but Torres has taken the fight into the clinch.
Torres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pashurinko blocks it with crossed arms.
A frustrated look appears on Pashurinko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torres throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Torres scores with a knee to the head.
Torres's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Torres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Torres throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pashurinkos head.
Torres misses with a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Torres lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Torres.
Pashurinko has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Torres leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Torres.
Torres stalling the fight.
Pashurinko fails to pull guard.
Torres lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pashurinko backwards.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Pashurinko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Torres lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Pashurinko is rocked!
Torres pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pashurinko is still on wobbly legs! Can Torres finish him?
Pashurinko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pashurinko seems to have recovered his senses.
Pashurinko is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko is looking for a takedown.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Pashurinko.
Torres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pashurinko letting Torres take a breather here.
Torres lands with a short shot to the head.
Torres lands with a right to the head.
Torres lands a hook that snaps the head of Pashurinko backwards.
Pashurinko wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Torres.
Pashurinko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Torres is defending well.
Torres with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pashurinko is trying to drag Torres to the mat but Torres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Torres lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Pashurinko is blocking nicely.
Torres with a knee to the head.
Torres misses with a knee to the head.
Torres landing knees to the head.
Torres misses with a knee strike.
Torres landing knees to the head.
Torres lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Torres connects with a knee to the head.
Torres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pashurinko is defending well for now.
Pashurinko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Torres lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pashurinko drops down looking for an ankle pick but Torres pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pashurinko loads up on a big right hand but Torres slips the punch.
Pashurinko 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Torres throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pashurinko.
Torres thows a body shot but no joy.
Pashurinko connects with a body shot.

Pashurinko closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torres did well to prevent Pashurinko getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Pashurinko there.
Pashurinko passes to full mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfredo Torres had his way with Anton Pashurinko in that round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Torres moves into the clinch.
Torres tries a knee to the head but Pashurinko blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pashurinko as Torres tries to tie him up.
Torres lands a knee to the body.
Torres unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Pashurinko is blocking nicely.
Alfredo Torres has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pashurinko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Torres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pashurinko goes for a takedown in the clinch but Torres prevents it.
Pashurinko is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pashurinko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pashurinko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alfredo Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Pashurinko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashurinko wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torres holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Torres lands a body punch.
Torres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Torres lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Torres lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pashurinko backwards.
Torres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pashurinko wants to break the clinch but can't.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pashurinko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Torres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pashurinko's face.
Pashurinko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Torres fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Torres misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Torres looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pashurinko shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pashurinko's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
Pashurinko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Torres takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Torres's corner calls for a 1-2. Torres obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pashurinko tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Pashurinko wants to take the fight to the mat but Torres manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres has Pashurinko pressed against the cage.
Torres lands a right hand.
Torres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Torres looking to throw knees to the head but Pashurinko is blocking nicely.
Pashurinko tries to score a body lock takedown but Torres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Torres effectively controlling the action here.
Torres cracks Pashurinko with a nice body shot.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pashurinko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pashurinko letting Torres take a breather here.
Pashurinko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Torres after a bit of a struggle.
Pashurinko tries to pull guard but Torres holds him up against the cage and eventually Pashurinko drops back down to his feet.
A knee to the head by Torres.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pashurinko takes a knee right on the jaw!
Torres pushes Pashurinko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Torres is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Torres softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pashurinko wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Pashurinko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Torres using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pashurinko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Torres.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Torres is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A bit of stalling here from Torres.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfredo Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Torres has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfredo Torres!
Alfredo Torres retains his bantamweight title!
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