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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tupper V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith has chosen Dos Equis as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
10 - 14 - 0 |
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180 cm
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202 lbs
13 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Tupper V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonathan Goldsmith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper V connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tupper V has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goldsmith checks a low kick from Tupper V.
Tupper V misses with a double jab.
Goldsmith throws a right hand that Tupper V ducks under and follows up with a left that Tupper V also avoids with ease.
Bobby Tupper V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldsmith rushes Tupper V and presses him up against the cage.
Goldsmith keeps control of Tupper V as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tupper V fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Goldsmith.
Goldsmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Tupper V.
Tupper V swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tupper V sizes up Goldsmith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Goldsmith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Goldsmith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupper V lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tupper V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldsmith.
Tupper V misses with a head kick.
Good work by Goldsmith as he checks the leg kick.
Goldsmith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goldsmith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goldsmith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tupper V works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldsmith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tupper V wants to stand but Goldsmith is controlling his arm.
Goldsmith explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupper V misses with a head kick.
Tupper V throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Goldsmith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A left and a right from Tupper V both land. Nice combination.
Tupper V moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goldsmith scores with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Tupper V avoids them all with ease.
Tupper V shoots in for a takedown but Goldsmith shows good takedown defense.
Goldsmith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith dodges the punch combination from Tupper V.
Tupper V throws a series of punches but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Tupper V wants to land a leg kick but Goldsmith is out of range.
Goldsmith slips a jab and a cross from Tupper V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.
Goldsmith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tupper V shoots in and drives through. Goldsmith sprawls well.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up.
Tupper V connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Goldsmith's hands.
Tupper V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Goldsmith.
Tupper V misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupper V misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Tupper V dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
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.
Tupper V tries to bum rush Goldsmith with a series of wild strikes but Goldsmith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tupper V misses with a wild body shot.
Tupper V misses with a wild combination.
Goldsmith shoots in and bounces Tupper V off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goldsmith tries to free his leg and advance position but Tupper V is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goldsmith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tupper V works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldsmith trying to control but Tupper V is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jonathan Goldsmith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Tupper V fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldsmith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Goldsmith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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.
Tupper V tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goldsmith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tupper V is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldsmith is controlling him well.
Goldsmith working the body and head with strikes.
Goldsmith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Goldsmith decides to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Tupper V moves out of range.
Goldsmith's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Goldsmith duly obliges.
Tupper V misses with the combination.
Goldsmith gets a takedown into half guard.
Tupper V wants to control but Goldsmith is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V tries to roll over but Goldsmith keeps him under control.
Goldsmith is pressing down on Tupper V's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tupper V is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldsmith is trying to work for a kimura but Tupper V is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tupper V moves out of range of the body kick from Goldsmith.
A punch combination from Goldsmith misses.
Tupper V looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldsmith feints and then cracks Tupper V's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupper V down.
Bobby Tupper V is winning the standup battle so far.
Tupper V has a takedown stuffed.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Tupper V is avoiding it.
Tupper V looks to land a combination but Goldsmith avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper V scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tupper V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldsmith.
Tupper V is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goldsmith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tupper V swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tupper V.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Tupper V. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper V misses with a double jab
enabling Goldsmith to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bobby Tupper V has been cut.
Tupper V throws a combination that misses
and Goldsmith counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldsmith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bobby Tupper V is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldsmith circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupper V will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tupper V fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tupper V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 drive through with a takedown attempt but Goldsmith defends well and Tupper V ends up having to push Goldsmith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Goldsmith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Goldsmith controlling the action here for a moment.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupper V has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldsmith lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Goldsmith.
Tupper V tries to circle away but Goldsmith has him pinned against the cage.
Tupper V has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldsmith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goldsmith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldsmith bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tupper V taking punishment in the form of punches.
Goldsmith stands up and beckons Tupper V to his feet.
Tupper V goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Goldsmith slips a jab from Tupper V.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldsmith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goldsmith is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tupper V defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Tupper V lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldsmith circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick by Tupper V misses
and Goldsmith counters with a takedown into side control.
Goldsmith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupper V is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Goldsmith has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tupper V is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tupper V stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Goldsmith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tupper V keeps working.
Goldsmith cracks Tupper V with a big right hand but Tupper V just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V is trying to control Goldsmith's posture but Goldsmith avoids it.
Jonathan Goldsmith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goldsmith throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tupper V trying to control but Goldsmith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Tupper V tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith doesn't have the hooks in and Tupper V manages to turn into his guard.
Tupper V stands and throws Goldsmith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tupper V stands up and beckons Goldsmith to his feet.
Tupper V slaps away a takedown attempt from Goldsmith, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Goldsmith scores with a takedown into Tupper V's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupper V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Tupper V's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Tupper V throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tupper V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Goldsmith on the side of the head.
Tupper V lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tupper V throws a nice looking combination but Goldsmith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tupper V throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goldsmith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupper V drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tupper V trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Tupper V trying to stand up but can't free himself from Goldsmith's guard.
Tupper V landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldsmith looking to control.
Tupper V trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Goldsmith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tupper V defends it easily.
Goldsmith wants to stand but Tupper V is controlling the position.
Tupper V would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tupper V trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Goldsmith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goldsmith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tupper V dives into side control.
Tupper V stands up.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper V throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tupper V fails to land with a series of punches.
Tupper V throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tupper V.
Tupper V lands a jab-cross combination.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
A combination from Goldsmith does no damage.
Tupper V gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goldsmith counters with a good low kick that Tupper V was not able to check.
Goldsmith throws a nice looking combination but Tupper V bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupper V throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldsmith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tupper V goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Goldsmith throws a sloppy head kick and Tupper V moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goldsmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goldsmith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Tupper V showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldsmith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Jonathan Goldsmith!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Jonathan Goldsmith!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Jonathan Goldsmith!
Jonathan Goldsmith wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jonathan Goldsmith thanked Closed - Thanks for Support for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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