PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stewart Doyle (ranked 1955 p4p, 1962 weight class) and Eddie Pariscini (ranked 293 p4p, 295 weight class). Stewart Doyle has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Doyle
vs
Pariscini

180 cm
19
178
5 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
174
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stewart Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Pariscini!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pariscini bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Doyle's head backwards.
Pariscini connects with a high kick.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pariscini but Pariscini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doyle takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pariscini displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doyle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pariscini.
Pariscini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pariscini connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pariscini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pariscini chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Doyle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eddie Pariscini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Doyle looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pariscini controlling the position.
Doyle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pariscini keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doyle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pariscini pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Doyle back to the cage. Pariscini follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doyle.

Doyle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pariscini controls Doyle momentarily but Doyle frees himself.
Pariscini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Doyle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Doyle drops back looking for a leg! Pariscini is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pariscini manages to kick Doyle off! Doyle jumps back into Pariscini's guard.
Pariscini looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is looking to advance position but Pariscini has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Pariscini with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Doyle can't escape the position.
Doyle prevents Pariscini from taking his back.
Pariscini wants to control the pace but Doyle is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pariscini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is squirming around, avoiding Pariscini's attempts to control the action.
Pariscini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Doyle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doyle gets back to half guard.
Doyle is looking for a sweep. Pariscini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doyle is not content to let Pariscini control the position.
Doyle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pariscini passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doyle is squirming around, avoiding Pariscini's attempts to control the action.
Pariscini wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doyle tries to reverse the position but Pariscini maintains control.
Pariscini can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doyle is looking to escape.
Doyle working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Pariscini dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pariscini scores with a leg kick.
Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pariscini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat.
Pariscini lands a really nice looking cross but Doyle seems unphased.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown but Pariscini shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doyle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A head kick from Pariscini lands but Doyle takes it in his stride.
Pariscini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice leg kick from Pariscini, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Doyle looks for a takedown but Pariscini sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Doyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Pariscini, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pariscini jabs Doyle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pariscini.
Pariscini throws a head kick but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pariscini throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Pariscini. That snapped Doyle's head back.
Pariscini scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Doyle shoots for a double leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls well. He's pushed Doyle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Doyle.
Pariscini swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pariscini with the inside leg kick.
Doyle walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Pariscini.
Doyle drops his hands momentarily and Pariscini takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pariscini avoids it really well and circles away.
Pariscini lands with a good body shot.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
Pariscini connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doyle. Doyle circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pariscini scores with a hook to the body. Doyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Doyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Pariscini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pariscini catches Doyle with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doyle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pariscini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pariscini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle dives in for a single leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eddie Pariscini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pariscini cracks a nice hook into Doyle's ribs.
Pariscini lands with a slapping head kick.
Pariscini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pariscini darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pariscini lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pariscini lands a jab to the nose.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pariscini. That's going to slow Doyle down.
Doyle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pariscini swivels and escapes.
Eddie Pariscini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pariscini connects with a jab.

Doyle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pariscini tries to roll over but Doyle keeps him under control.
Pariscini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Doyle is trying to work for a kimura but Pariscini is defending well.
Pariscini felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pariscini is defending against the submission attempts here by Doyle.

Doyle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Doyle is looking for a kimura here.

Doyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Pariscini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Doyle'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!

Doyle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pariscini.
Doyle shoots in and drives through. Pariscini sprawls well.
Doyle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pariscini throws a leg kick which misses Doyle's front leg but catches the back leg as Doyle tries to avoid it.
Pariscini lands with a straight right. Doyle didn't see that one coming.
Pariscini connects with a nice looking jab.
Pariscini scores with a nice head shot.
Pariscini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Doyle. That did some damage!
Pariscini lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pariscini with the inside leg kick.
Doyle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pariscini is fending him off so far but Doyle persists. Nope, Pariscini circles away and we're back to standing.
Pariscini's corner calls for a 1-2. Pariscini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pariscini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Doyle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pariscini. Pariscini obviously looking to wear him down.
Pariscini misses with a two punch combination.
Doyle dodges the punch combination from Pariscini.
Doyle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewart Doyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pariscini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Doyle somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doyle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doyle dives in for a single leg takedown but Pariscini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pariscini fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pariscini sprawls well. Pariscini wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Doyle darts in looking for a takedown but Pariscini gets double underhooks and turns Doyle into the cage.
Pariscini lands a right hook to the body.
Pariscini feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Doyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Doyle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini lands with a slapping head kick.
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!
Pariscini lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Doyle at a distance.
Pariscini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pariscini! But no joy.
Pariscini lands a high kick!
Doyle shoots in but Pariscini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pariscini lands a head kick. Doyle smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Pariscini lands a jab.
That kick from Pariscini tenderised Doyle's leg. Doyle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pariscini but Pariscini pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Doyle shoots in looking for a takedown but Pariscini manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Doyle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pariscini's corner calls for a 1-2. Pariscini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Doyle on the side of the head.
Pariscini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pariscini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doyle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pariscini defends it nicely.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stewart Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doyle has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pariscini getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Doyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Pariscini looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pariscini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pariscini comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pariscini lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pariscini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Doyle.
Pariscini jabs Doyle right on the nose. Doyle blinks but takes it well.
Pariscini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Doyle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doyle walks into a stiff left hand from Pariscini.
Doyle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pariscini pinned against the cage. Pariscini gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Eddie Pariscini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Doyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pariscini circles away.
Pariscini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doyle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Pariscini misses.
Pariscini scores with a jab to the head.
Pariscini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pariscini buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Doyle shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pariscini's guard.
Stewart Doyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pariscini controlling Doyle's posture.
Doyle throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Pariscini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pariscini winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Pariscini!