PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Padraig McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chiksilog by kamikaze. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bryan Parinias was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McNamara
vs
Parinias

177 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig McNamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara misses with a takedown
and McNamara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parinias cracks McNamara with an open hand slap.

McNamara pushes Parinias up against the cage in a clinch.

Parinias has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McNamara uses from the top position.
McNamara thows a big elbow that misses.
Parinias is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Parinias keeps moving.
Parinias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara throws a big right hand that misses.
McNamara has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McNamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Parinias is retaining full guard.
Parinias looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McNamara with a nice head shot there.
Parinias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNamara being controlled here momentarily.

Parinias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McNamara thows a big elbow that misses.
McNamara lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNamara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNamara wants to control from the top but Parinias keeps moving.
McNamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNamara keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Parinias's head.
McNamara thows a big elbow that misses.
Parinias utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McNamara cracks Parinias with a solid left hand.
Parinias looking to hit a scissor sweep but McNamara is one step ahead there.
Parinias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

McNamara postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Parinias is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McNamara, into his guard.
Parinias has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McNamara is proving hard to escape from.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Parinias from controlling successfully.
Parinias tries to stand but McNamara is controlling from the bottom.
Parinias trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McNamara manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Parinias is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McNamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Parinias has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McNamara accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parinias keeping full guard, as McNamara tries to pass.
Parinias working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McNamara.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Parinias!
McNamara is trying to control the position but Parinias postures up.

Parinias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McNamara, up you get!
McNamara tries to clinch but Parinias moves out of range.
Parinias misses with a body punch

and McNamara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bryan Parinias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Parinias misses the shot to the body.
Parinias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parinias swings for the body but McNamara moves out of range.
Parinias misses with a body shot
letting McNamara counter with a right hand.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Parinias.
Parinias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Parinias.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNamara is looking to clinch but Parinias is avoiding it.
McNamara throws a hook to the side of Parinias's head but Parinias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara takes one on the button.

McNamara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Parinias's guard.
McNamara throwing strikes from guard but Parinias blocks nicely.
McNamara throwing strikes but missing.
McNamara throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parinias keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
Parinias is trying to control the position but McNamara postures up.
McNamara postures up in Parinias's guard and throws a big left but Parinias blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNamara in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNamara postures up.
McNamara missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McNamara cracks Parinias with a solid left hand.
Parinias keeping moving, preventing McNamara from controlling successfully.
McNamara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McNamara is working Parinias over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Parinias preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Parinias has wrist control.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Parinias!
Parinias trying to control but McNamara is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parinias is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Parinias pushing down on McNamara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNamara wants to improve his position but Parinias is controlling well.
McNamara gets full guard.

Parinias stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Parinias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McNamara rather than just go for the knockout.
McNamara tries to clinch up but Parinias circles away and keeps his distance.
Parinias fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McNamara on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Parinias shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McNamara is not content to let Parinias control the position.
Parinias takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Parinias wants to get back to his feet.
McNamara is trying to control but can't.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McNamara is not content to let Parinias control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bryan Parinias was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Parinias tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McNamara was well out of range. Poor timing from Parinias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Parinias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

McNamara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parinias lands with a shot to the body.

McNamara gets in close and instigates a clinch.

McNamara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Parinias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McNamara to the mat. McNamara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
McNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parinias manages to get himself to full guard.
McNamara is looking to advance position but Parinias has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McNamara is trying to escape the mount.

Parinias is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Parinias swings and misses with a shot to the body

and McNamara counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McNamara throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parinias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNamara postures up in Parinias's guard and throws a big left but Parinias blocks it.
McNamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McNamara with a flurry of punches that miss.
McNamara looking to sit in guard and control but Parinias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Parinias drops back looking for a leg! McNamara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McNamara manages to kick Parinias off! Parinias jumps back into McNamara's guard.
McNamara tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Parinias drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Parinias jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McNamara has a closed guard, preventing Parinias from standing up.
Parinias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McNamara working a defensive guard but Parinias manages to pass into side control anyway.
McNamara tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Parinias is trying to get an arm triangle but McNamara is defending well.
McNamara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Parinias wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McNamara manages to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara tries to roll over but Parinias keeps him under control.
McNamara regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parinias tries to free his leg and advance position but McNamara is retaining full guard.
Bryan Parinias has got the better of the ground game so far.
Parinias passes into half guard.
McNamara is pressing down on Parinias's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Parinias stands and steps away. McNamara gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Parinias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parinias throws a sloppy body shot

and McNamara counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Parinias drags the fight down to the ground.
McNamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Parinias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

McNamara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Parinias looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Parinias looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Parinias!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara is not content to let Parinias control the position.
McNamara is looking for a sweep.
McNamara gets back to half guard.
Parinias wants to stand up but McNamara is controlling the position.
McNamara gets back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parinias wants to stand but McNamara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Parinias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Parinias really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McNamara fails with the takedown
and Parinias counters with a lovely straight right hand!

McNamara shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McNamara was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McNamara putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Parinias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McNamara working Parinias over with strikes here.
McNamara throwing strikes but Parinias bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
McNamara postures up in Parinias's guard and throws a big left but Parinias blocks it.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Parinias!

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNamara keeping moving, preventing Parinias from controlling successfully.
McNamara has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Parinias has passed into side control.
McNamara tries to improve position but can't.
Parinias wants to lay and pray for a moment but McNamara keeps working.

Parinias decides to stand back up. Parinias steps back and let's McNamara get back to his feet.

Parinias looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for McNamara!
Parinias is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
McNamara is looking to improve his position but Parinias isn't that keen on the idea.

Parinias jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McNamara is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McNamara and Parinias has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Parinias is trying to get an arm triangle but McNamara is defending well.
McNamara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McNamara is trying to get back to full guard.
McNamara desperately trying to maintain half guard.
McNamara gets back to full guard.

Parinias is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Parinias wants to stand but McNamara is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNamara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Parinias is one step ahead there.
McNamara manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Parinias manages to get himself to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Parinias holds on and takes a little breather.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Parinias!
Parinias wants to pass the guard but McNamara is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNamara is pulling down on Parinias's head to control his posture.
Parinias wants to control from the top but McNamara keeps moving.
McNamara thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Parinias won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.
Parinias pushing down on McNamara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McNamara has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parinias is working away from the top position though.
Parinias prevents McNamara from improving his position.
McNamara won't allow Parinias to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Padraig McNamara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Parinias waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McNamara.
Parinias slips under a jab from McNamara.
Parinias scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McNamara doesn't seem bothered though.
Parinias scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from McNamara misses.
Parinias misses with a hook to the body

so McNamara counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McNamara wants to pass the guard but Parinias is keeping the position.
McNamara thows a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias pulls McNamara in close to prevent any damage.
McNamara is looking to work some ground and pound but Parinias has wrist control.
McNamara throws and elbow that misses. Parinias uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McNamara's guard. Nice move by Parinias!
Parinias trying to control the position from guard on top but McNamara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parinias would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McNamara controls Parinias momentarily but Parinias frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Parinias won't allow McNamara to sweep him here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parinias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McNamara's guard.
Parinias is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Parinias is stalling in the full guard.
McNamara looking for a sweep. Not yet McNamara, not yet.
McNamara is trying to control the position but Parinias postures up.
McNamara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Parinias wants to get up but he can't break McNamara's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McNamara being controlled here, momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Parinias hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parinias. McNamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parinias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNamara manages to avoid it.
McNamara avoids the body shot from Parinias.
Parinias throws a predictable looking body shot

and McNamara counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Parinias!
McNamara lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McNamara thowing shots but they're missing.
Padraig McNamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNamara connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Parinias manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Parinias, under a barage of strikes from McNamara.

McNamara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Parinias keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McNamara frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryan Parinias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parinias is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Padraig McNamara showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Parinias has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Parinias!
Bryan Parinias is the new welterweight champion!