PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Eisel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead Or Alive. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Lesnar
vs
Eisel

178 cm
25
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Eisel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eisel avoids it really well and circles away.
Eisel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lesnar.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eisel as he avoids it easily.
Lesnar looks for a takedown but Eisel sprawls well.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown but Eisel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eisel tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown by Lesnar or perhaps it was just good defense by Eisel which made him look bad.
Lesnar is breathing heavily.

Eisel has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Eisel goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Eisel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lesnar tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Eisel counters by clinching up.
Eisel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Eisel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar misses with a takedown

and Eisel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eisel.
Eisel tries to land a knee to the head but Lesnar blocks with his arms.
Eisel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lesnar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar avoids a wild elbow strike from Eisel.
Lesnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Eisel prevents it.
Eisel wants a takedown but no success here.
Eisel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lesnar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lesnar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Eisel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Eisel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Eisel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lesnar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eisel is one step ahead there.
Eisel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisel advances position into side control!
Eisel controls the position.
Lesnar tries to buck Eisel off but Eisel is having none of it.
Eisel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lesnar's shoulder. That is not cool.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Eisel.
Eisel doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.

Eisel has Lesnar up against the cage in a clinch.
Eisel tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Eisel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eisel gets underhooks to prevent Lesnar's takedown attempt.
Eisel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lesnar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eisel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eisel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Eisel tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
Lesnar is pressed up against the cage. Eisel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lesnar down to the mat. Lesnar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lesnar has his takedown stuffed

and Eisel counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Eisel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Eisel tries to clinch up.

Lesnar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lesnar tries to score a body lock takedown but Eisel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Eisel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eisel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lesnar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lesnar is working for takedown but Eisel is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eisel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lesnar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Eisel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eisel is pressed up against the cage. Lesnar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eisel down to the mat. Eisel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Eisel closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar blocks an elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Eisel misses with a knee strike.
Eisel goes for a takedown attempt but Lesnar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lesnar with a poor takedown

and Eisel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eisel.
Eisel scores with a knee to the head.

Eisel breaks the clinch.
Eisel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnar tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Eisel counters by clinching up.
Eisel lands a nice elbow.

That's two 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.
Eisel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Eisel tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.

Eisel turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Eisel controlling from side mount.
Lesnar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Eisel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lesnar is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Eisel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lesnar is looking for a sweep. Eisel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lesnar wants to sweep but Eisel has passed to side control!
Eisel is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lesnar's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four 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.
Lesnar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Eisel.
Lesnar fails with the takedown

and Eisel counters by clinching up.
Eisel tries for a takedown but Lesnar manages to get underhooks.
Eisel prevents a takedown attempt there.

Eisel breaks from the clinch.
Paul Lesnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar misses with a takedown attempt

and Eisel moves into the clinch.
Lesnar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eisel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Eisel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnar tries for a takedown but Eisel circles away easily

and Eisel counters by moving into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Eisel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lesnar's brow.
Eisel stops a takedown attempt from Lesnar.

Eisel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eisel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eisel tries to clinch but Lesnar is having none of it.

Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eisel's half guard.
Eisel controlling the position well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lesnar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Eisel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Eisel keeping control of the position.
Eisel is looking to improve his position.
Eisel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eisel controlling Lesnar's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eisel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnar throws a big right hand that misses.

Lesnar has gone for a leg lock! Eisel slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lesnar's guard.
Eisel is stalling in the full guard.
Eisel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar keeping full guard, as Eisel tries to pass.
Lesnar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eisel is one step ahead there.
Eisel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lesnar is retaining full guard.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar can't keep his opponent in guard - Eisel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnar tries to get to full guard but Eisel has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Eisel seems content to control.
Lesnar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lesnar keeping moving, preventing Eisel from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mark Eisel.
Lesnar with a poor takedown

and Eisel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eisel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Lesnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eisel manages to break the clinch.
Lesnar misses with a takedown

and Eisel holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Eisel lands a nice elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Eisel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Eisel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Eisel!