PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Eisner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Dafoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dafoe has chosen Rooster as his entrance music. Bill Dafoe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Eisner
vs
Dafoe

180 cm
20
164 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Eisner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bill Dafoe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dafoe blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eisner. Dafoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dafoe tries to move into range but Eisner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eisner lands a really nice looking cross but Dafoe seems unphased.

Dafoe clinches.

Dafoe works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dafoe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dafoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eisner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dafoe.
Dafoe lands a couple of digs.
Dafoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eisner keeping full guard, as Dafoe tries to pass.
Dafoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eisner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eisner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dafoe wants to control from the top but Eisner keeps moving.
Dafoe cracks Eisner with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dafoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dafoe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eisner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dafoe.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dafoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dafoe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eisner lands a jab to the nose.
Brian Eisner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dafoe ducks under a wild hook from Eisner.
Eisner throws a lazy right hand but Dafoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Eisner moves away from the strike by Dafoe.
Dafoe ducks under a wild hook from Eisner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dafoe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe dodges the punch combination from Eisner.
Eisner throws a lazy right hand but Dafoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dafoe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eisner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dafoe ducks under a wild hook from Eisner.
Eisner looks to land a combination. Dafoe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dafoe swinging wilding here.
Dafoe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dafoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dafoe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Dafoe closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eisner is trying to break free.
Dafoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eisner's efforts to push away.
Eisner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eisner is trying to break the clinch but Dafoe has him pressed against the cage.
Eisner wants to break free but Dafoe has control.

Dafoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Eisner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dafoe's hands.

Dafoe clinches up against the cage.

Dafoe gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Dafoe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dafoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dafoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dafoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dafoe trying to mount his opponent but Eisner defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dafoe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dafoe slips under a jab from Eisner.
Eisner throws a left and a right that both miss

and Dafoe counters by clinching up.
Eisner is trying to break free.
Eisner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Eisner tries to break free but Dafoe pushes him back against the cage.
Eisner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dafoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eisner's efforts to push away.
Eisner is trying to force a seperation but Dafoe has the dominant position.
Eisner is trying to force a seperation but Dafoe has the dominant position.

Dafoe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Eisner is trying to maintain the position but Dafoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Dafoe is trying to control. Eisner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Eisner kicks off Dafoe and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe connects with a body shot.
Eisner misses with a straight right.

Dafoe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Eisner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dafoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dafoe working the head and body with strikes.
Eisner is not content to let Dafoe control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe controlling the pace.
Eisner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dafoe.
Dafoe drops an elbow to the side of Eisner's head.

Dafoe seems to be looking for submissions.
Dafoe wants to take a breather but Eisner is having none of it.
Dafoe lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dafoe trying to control from half guard but Eisner is working away.
Dafoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eisner is pressing down on Dafoe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Eisner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dafoe throwing strikes from guard but Eisner blocks nicely.
Eisner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dafoe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Eisner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dafoe!
Dafoe tries to lock up and control but Eisner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Eisner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dafoe wants to control but Eisner is having none of it.
Eisner sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dafoe wants to hold on but Eisner pushes him away.
Dafoe is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Dafoe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Eisner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Dafoe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dafoe throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Eisner works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dafoe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Eisner taking some punishment here, with Dafoe in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eisner won't allow Dafoe to pass to mount.
Dafoe throws a strike but Eisner avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Dafoe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dafoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dafoe postures up in Eisner's guard and throws a big left but Eisner blocks it.
Dafoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dafoe trying to control but Eisner is working from the bottom.
Dafoe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Eisner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bill Dafoe has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eisner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dafoe shoots for a double leg takedown but Eisner sprawls well. He's pushed Dafoe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eisner scores with a punch to the head.
Eisner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dafoe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Eisner.

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.
Dafoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eisner.
Dafoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eisner.
Eisner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Eisner looks to land a combination but Dafoe avoids it well.
Brian Eisner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eisner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eisner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eisner ducks under a wild hook from Dafoe.

Dafoe closes the distance and clinches.
Dafoe keeps control of Eisner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Dafoe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bill Dafoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Eisner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Dafoe shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dafoe is keen to just control but Eisner is a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eisner is trying to maintain the position but Dafoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Dafoe trying to pass the guard but Eisner defending well.
Dafoe thows a huge punch but Eisner dodges it nicely.
Eisner pushes Dafoe off looking to stand but Dafoe dives back in and keeps control.

Dafoe decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Dafoe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dafoe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dafoe thows a huge punch but Eisner dodges it nicely.

Eisner has one foot on Dafoe's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Eisner keeps the fight on the outside.
Eisner looks to land a right hand but Dafoe moved out of range.
Eisner lands a nice hook to Dafoe's body. Dafoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dafoe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eisner misses with a body shot

and Dafoe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dafoe.
Eisner is trying to break the clinch but Dafoe has him pressed against the cage.
Eisner wants to break free but Dafoe has control.

Dafoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Brian Eisner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dafoe laying and praying for a moment but Eisner takes advantage and regains half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Dafoe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dafoe 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Dafoe!