|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brande Eideann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eideann comes to the cage accompanied by We Didn't Start the Fire. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
 |
|
 |
| 194 cm
27
221 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
|
194 cm
31
217 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
|
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brande Eideann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eideann misses with a left hand
and Noel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eideann missing with a left hand there. Noel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Noel coming out on top.
Noel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eideann.
Eideann has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Noel.
Noel with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Eideann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eideann scores with a takedown into Noel's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Eideann trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eideann won't allow Noel to get back to his feet.
Eideann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Noel wants to stand but Eideann is controlling the position.
Eideann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eideann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eideann trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eideann is controlling him.
Eideann chips away with some ground and pound.
Eideann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Eideann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noel wants to stand up but Eideann is controlling him.
Eideann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Eideann 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.
Eideann prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
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!
Eideann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Eideann from controlling successfully.
Eideann prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Eideann has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Eideann throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel wants to stand but Eideann is controlling the position.
Eideann throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eideann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eideann tries to stand but Noel is controlling from the bottom.
Eideann with a nice head shot there.
Eideann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Eideann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eideann throws a big right hand that misses.
Eideann landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Eideann prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
Eideann postures up in Noel's guard and throws a big left but Noel blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann with a flurry of punches that miss.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Noel is looking to stand up but Eideann isn't so interested in that idea.
Eideann throws a big elbow that misses.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Eideann from controlling successfully.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eideann.
Eideann looking to pass the guard.
Eideann throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eideann wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.
Noel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eideann scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Eideann prevents Noel from getting back to his feet.
Eideann forces his way into half guard.
Eideann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eideann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Noel tries to kick Eideann off but Eideann keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Eideann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Noel is trying to stand back up but Eideann is controlling him
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eideann is nestled in close to Noel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eideann.
Eideann looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Noel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Noel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eideann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eideann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Eideann.
Eideann 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.
Eideann throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Eideann stops Noel from getting back to his feet.
Eideann wants to work for an arm triangle but Noel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eideann is trying to control the action in half guard but Noel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eideann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Noel's head.
Noel is staying active underneath Eideann, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brande Eideann 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.
Eideann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Noel lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Eideann with a nice cross.
Noel misses with a hook.
Noel throws an off balance right hand
and Eideann counters with a stiff right hand.
Noel misses with a looping left.
Eideann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Eideann throws a jab when Noel was well out of range.
Noel misses with a straight right.
Eideann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Noel as he avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Eideann.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Noel.
Eideann shoots for a double leg takedown but Noel sprawls well. He's pushed Eideann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eideann feints and as Noel raises his hands in defense, Eideann changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noel has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Eideann has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Noel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Eideann tests Noel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eideann stalks Noel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Noel's face. Noel staggers backwards, shaken.
A cross from Eideann lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noel throws a shot from downtown. Eideann moves away and avoids it.
Eideann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noel.
Noel avoids the body shot from Eideann.
A punch combination from Noel misses.
Noel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eideann shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Noel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eideann is looking to take a break and control but Noel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Noel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Noel is rocked!
Eideann is trying to get an arm triangle but Noel is defending well.
Noel tries to escape but Eideann is in control.
Noel bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Eideann moves out of range of the strikes.
Eideann misses with a takedown attempt
and Noel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brande Eideann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eideann.
Eideann staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann throws a hook but Noel blocks it.
Eideann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eideann stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eideann lunges at Noel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Noel's hand.
Jab by Eideann.
Bethany Noel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch lands to the side of Eideann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Noel slips a jab and a cross from Eideann.
Noel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Eideann's head but Eideann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eideann misses with a looping left.
Eideann lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Eideann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eideann thows a body shot but no joy.
Eideann connects with the punch.
Eideann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Noel defends it nicely.
Eideann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eideann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Noel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Noel misses with a left hand
and Eideann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noel misses with an uppercut. Eideann saw that one coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Noel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eideann.
Noel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eideann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brande Eideann dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Eideann walks into a jab.
Noel throws a jab when Eideann was well out of range.
Eideann closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Noel did well to prevent Eideann getting side control.
Eideann stops Noel from getting back to his feet.
Eideann seems to be looking for submissions.
Eideann trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it.
Eideann stops Noel from getting back to his feet.
Eideann is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Eideann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eideann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Noel defending well though.
Eideann wants to free his trapped foot but Noel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eideann working Noel over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
Eideann is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Noel sees it coming and defends easily.
Eideann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eideann is trying to control. Noel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eideann is trying to work for a kimura but Noel is defending well.
Noel pushes Eideann off and gets back to his feet.
Eideann slips under a jab from Noel.
Eideann cracks Noel with a right hand to the side of the head.
Eideann throws a right and a left that Noel avoids nicely.
Bethany Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eideann scores with the left hand. Noel knows he should have avoided that one.
Noel throws a hook to the side of Eideann's head but Eideann sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Noel throws a jab when Eideann was well out of range.
Eideann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Eideann misses.
Eideann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bethany Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Noel misses.
Noel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Eideann looks for a takedown but Noel sprawls well.
A big right from Noel misses.
Noel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brande Eideann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Eideann.
Eideann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Noel.
Eideann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Eideann shoots for a takedown but Noel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Noel moves out of range of the strikes.
Noel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Eideann counters with a stiff right hand.
Noel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eideann throws an overhand right that lands on Noel's shoulder, as Noel tries to avoid the shot.
Eideann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Noel misses with a straight left.
Brande Eideann is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eideann tries to bum rush Noel with a series of wild strikes but Noel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eideann looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noel is fending him off so far but Eideann persists. Nope, Noel circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brande Eideann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eideann fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Noel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eideann misses with an uppercut.
Noel moves out of range of the strikes.
Eideann just misses with a punch to the body.
Eideann takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Eideann darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eideann.
Noel throws a lazy uppercut
and Eideann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Eideann scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brande Eideann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Eideann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brande Eideann!
During a confident post fight interview, Brande Eideann thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
