PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Trout (ranked 4072 p4p, 25417 weight class) and Arkadij Pashchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arkadij Pashchenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Trout
vs
Pashchenko

179 cm
25
180
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
181
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arkadij Pashchenko!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pashchenko dives in and grabs Trout's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trout pushes down on Pashchenko's head and hops out.
It looked like Trout was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pashchenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pashchenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Trout.
Trout stuffs the takedown.
Trout went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Michael Trout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arkadij Pashchenko.
Pashchenko fails with the takedown
and Trout counters with a two punch combo.
Pashchenko goes for a double leg but Trout avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trout continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pashchenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Trout is looking for a counter combo.
Pashchenko misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pashchenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trout sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pashchenko darts in looking for a takedown but Trout gets double underhooks and turns Pashchenko into the cage.
Trout appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pashchenko misses with a takedown
and Trout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pashchenko shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Michael Trout is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Pashchenko with that takedown attempt.
Trout went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pashchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pashchenko or perhaps it was just good defense by Trout, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pashchenko shoots for a takedown but Trout saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trout is looking for a counter combo.
Arkadij Pashchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pashchenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trout as he jumps to the side.
Trout seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pashchenko throws a hook but Trout blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trout leaves Pashchenko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pashchenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Trout counters with a two punch combo.
Pashchenko shoots in for a double leg but Trout sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pashchenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pashchenko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pashchenko tries for a takedown but Trout circles away easily
and Trout counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Pashchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
Pashchenko misses with a shot to the body
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko throws a right hand that misses
and Trout counters with a left and a right that stings Pashchenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pashchenko is defended easily by Trout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pashchenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trout counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pashchenko has his takedown stuffed
and Trout counters with a three punch combo that has Pashchenko backing up. Pashchenko nods at Trout to acknowledge the strikes.
Pashchenko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trout counters with a one-two to the body.
Pashchenko shoots and misses
and Trout counters with a series of strikes. Pashchenko will be more careful next time no doubt.

Pashchenko is rocked!
Pashchenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Trout counters with a left and a right... And another left! Pashchenko is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Trout!
A pretty intense looking Michael Trout took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.