PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Goldberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brande Eideann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eideann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Didn't Start the Fire. This should be fireworks!

Goldberg
vs
Eideann

195 cm
24
225 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

194 cm
22
221 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brande Eideann!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eideann ducks right into an uppercut from Goldberg.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eideann is defended easily by Goldberg.
Eideann dives in and grabs Goldberg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldberg pushes down on Eideann's head and hops out.
Eideann misses with a body shot.
Goldberg tries to clinch there but Eideann circles away.
Eideann with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goldberg counters by moving into the clinch.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brande Eideann.
Eideann tries to pull guard but Goldberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Goldberg throws a punch but it's blocked by Eideann.
Goldberg misses with a punch to the body.

Eideann pulls Goldberg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Eideann looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goldberg has picked Eideann up and slammed him! Eideann can't keep hold of the triangle and Goldberg manages to pass to side control!
Eideann is trying to improve his position.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Eideann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eideann is trying to improve his position.
Eideann is trying to control Goldberg's posture but Goldberg avoids it.
Eideann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Goldberg landing strikes.
Goldberg working the ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg blocks the strikes from Eideann.
Goldberg misses with the ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control but Eideann is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eideann on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Eideann tries to improve position but can't.
Goldberg looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Eideann is avoiding damage well.
Eideann is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goldberg off and has taken his back!

Goldberg preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Eideann.

Eideann is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goldberg has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Eideann is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goldberg defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Eideann is persistently looking for the submission but Goldberg is defending it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eideann working for a choke but Goldberg is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Eideann's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Goldberg fending off the submission attempt from Eideann.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Eideann is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goldberg knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goldberg for a finish.

Goldberg is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goldberg trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brande Eideann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A combination from Goldberg does no damage.
Eideann on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eideann misses with a takedown
and Goldberg counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Eideann tries for a takedown but Goldberg circles away easily
and Goldberg counters with a nice body shot.
Eideann tries for a takedown but Goldberg circles away easily
and Goldberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bill Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brande Eideann.
Eideann is breathing heavily.
Goldberg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goldberg tries to sprawl but Eideann drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Eideann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eideann is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Goldberg to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Goldberg seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Eideann trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Eideann drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goldberg dives on top into guard.
Goldberg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eideann escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldberg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Goldberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eideann has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldberg has managed to get both his arms back between Eideann's legs - danger averted.
Goldberg wants to control from the top but Eideann keeps moving.
Goldberg is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Eideann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goldberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Goldberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Eideann's head.
Goldberg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Eideann working for a triangle but Goldberg defends it easily.
Eideann can't keep his opponent in guard - Goldberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg not doing much here.
Goldberg is keen to just control but Eideann is a slippery customer.

Eideann has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Goldberg escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Goldberg!
Goldberg takes a little break here. Eideann wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Eideann is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Goldberg is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Eideann is trying to escape the mount.
Goldberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eideann can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eideann gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eideann slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Eideann is looking for a triangle here but Goldberg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Eideann's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eideann is trying to get back to half guard.
Goldberg is looking to take a break and control but Eideann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bill Goldberg 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. This is the final round!

Goldberg tests Eideann's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eideann punishes Goldberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Eideann tries for a takedown but Goldberg circles away easily
and Goldberg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Eideann throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Goldberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Eideann finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eideann looking to sit in guard and control but Goldberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Eideann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eideann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg trying to control but Eideann is working from the bottom.
Goldberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goldberg wants to pass the guard but Eideann is keeping the position.
Eideann wants to sweep here but Goldberg controlling him for the moment.

Eideann has an active guard here but Goldberg has managed to pass into half guard.

Eideann actively working from the bottom here.
Goldberg trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eideann looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goldberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goldberg slips a nice elbow through Eideann's hands, connecting with Eideann's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldberg wants to control but Eideann is keeping him busy.
Goldberg tries to pass to full mount but Eideann defends it.
Eideann is staying active underneath Goldberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goldberg works his way into full mount!
Goldberg with shots to the head and body - Eideann looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eideann is trying to escape the mount.
Eideann bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Eideann wants to control from the top but Goldberg keeps moving.
Goldberg looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eideann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldberg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eideann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Eideann loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Eideann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Eideann is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Goldberg is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Goldberg has escaped and now he's on top!
Goldberg landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Eideann is looking for a triangle but Goldberg pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Goldberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goldberg has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28

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