PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. Bobby Tupper V has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goldsmith
vs
Tupper V

180 cm
32
202 lbs
11 - 18 - 0

190 cm
28
201 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot by Goldsmith.

It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goldsmith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper V.
Goldsmith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.

Tupper V gets caught flat footed, as Goldsmith shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goldsmith preventing the sweep.
Tupper V is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Goldsmith is controlling him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldsmith wants to control from the top but Tupper V keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Goldsmith is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldsmith tries to hold on but Tupper V pushes him away.

Tupper V gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goldsmith is looking to slow Tupper V down with leg kicks.
Tupper V looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tupper V avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper V's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tupper V duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goldsmith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldsmith duly obliges.
Tupper V falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to chop away at Tupper V's legs.
Tupper V avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goldsmith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tupper V throws a body kick that misses

and Goldsmith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Goldsmith is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Tupper V as he works his way to full guard.

Tupper V pushes Goldsmith off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith takes one on the button.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Goldsmith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tupper V misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Tupper V.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Goldsmith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Tupper V changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith tries to avoid it but Tupper V manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goldsmith to the ground. Goldsmith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Goldsmith feints and as Tupper V raises his hands in defense, Goldsmith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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.
Goldsmith prevents Tupper V from getting back to his feet.
Tupper V has a closed guard, preventing Goldsmith from standing up.
Tupper V bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goldsmith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldsmith controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldsmith is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper V wants to get up but he can't break Goldsmith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Goldsmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Tupper V from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tupper V stands up and waves to Goldsmith to follow him.
Goldsmith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tupper V.
Goldsmith throws a push kick but Tupper V slaps the foot to one side.
Tupper V dodges the punch combination from Goldsmith.
Jonathan Goldsmith is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tupper V but Tupper V pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Goldsmith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tupper V counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V lands a jab.
Tupper V sizes up Goldsmith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Goldsmith as Tupper V shoots in.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Tupper V.
Tupper V lunges at Goldsmith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goldsmith's hand.
No luck for Goldsmith with that takedown attempt.
Goldsmith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a wild body kick that Goldsmith sees coming a mile off.
Goldsmith lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldsmith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.
Tupper V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Goldsmith avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupper V misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jonathan Goldsmith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Goldsmith looks to land a combination but Tupper V avoids it well.
Tupper V stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tupper V wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldsmith throws a combination that misses
and Tupper V counters with a left and a right that stings Goldsmith.
Goldsmith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tupper V looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldsmith is fending him off so far but Tupper V persists. Nope, Goldsmith circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Tupper V.
Tupper V lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Tupper V is predictable there

so Goldsmith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Goldsmith stands up and waves to Tupper V to follow him.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
Tupper V throws a head kick but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Tupper V misses with a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a three punch combo that has Tupper V backing up. Tupper V nods at Goldsmith to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Goldsmith dives in and scores a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
Goldsmith won't allow Tupper V to sweep him here.

Goldsmith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tupper V, up you get!
Tupper V lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tupper V tries to work over Goldsmith's front leg with a kick but Goldsmith checks it.
Tupper V throws a low kick but Goldsmith avoids it.
Tupper V throws a combination that misses
and Goldsmith counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupper V looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tupper V fails with the takedown.
Goldsmith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupper V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tupper V throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goldsmith counters with a straight right hand.
Tupper V throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V scores with a jab to the jaw.
Goldsmith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupper V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupper V is able to avoid easily.

Goldsmith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tupper V on his heels. He'll look to pass Tupper V's guard now, I'm sure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper V keeping moving, preventing Goldsmith from controlling successfully.
Jonathan Goldsmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goldsmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Goldsmith wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Goldsmith gets a clinch.

Goldsmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldsmith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Goldsmith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupper V throws out a leg kick but Goldsmith moves out of range and Tupper V only half commits.
Tupper V stuffs the takedown.
Tupper V throws a leg kick that is checked
and Goldsmith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupper V misses the jab.
Tupper V scores with a hook.
Jonathan Goldsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab
and Tupper V counters with a two punch combo.

Goldsmith is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Goldsmith tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Tupper V is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Goldsmith buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Goldsmith!! Goldsmith is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Tupper V throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Tupper V!
Bobby Tupper V really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.