PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacques Saint-Perrilloux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldstein
vs
Saint-Perrilloux

200 cm
25
272 lbs
10 - 5 - 0

194 cm
26
210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Bullet Proof System

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 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacques Saint-Perrilloux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saint-Perrilloux connects with a leg kick. Goldstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a counter combo.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saint-Perrilloux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Goldstein scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has been cut.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a leg kick.
Saint-Perrilloux fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a nice inside leg kick.
Goldstein tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Goldstein missing with a left hand there. Saint-Perrilloux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Saint-Perrilloux is just out of range.
Goldstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Goldstein drives through and clinches with Saint-Perrilloux against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
I was talking to Goldstein's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to stall.
Saint-Perrilloux pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Goldstein gets through Saint-Perrilloux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saint-Perrilloux avoids it.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Saint-Perrilloux as the two fighters clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux lands an uppercut.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saint-Perrilloux.
A left hand lands to the body for Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Saint-Perrilloux fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Saint-Perrilloux controls the action.
Saint-Perrilloux has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saint-Perrilloux avoids it.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein gets through Saint-Perrilloux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with some punches.
Goldstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saint-Perrilloux's defenses.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Saint-Perrilloux's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Goldstein swinging wildly here.
Goldstein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goldstein misses with a hook.
Goldstein misses with a low kick as Saint-Perrilloux jumps back.
Goldstein takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Goldstein blocks a low kick nicely.
Saint-Perrilloux wants to land a leg kick but Goldstein is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint-Perrilloux thumps Goldstein with a low kick.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a head kick by Goldstein.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint-Perrilloux.
Goldstein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Goldstein.
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!
Saint-Perrilloux on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein trying to control the position but Saint-Perrilloux is working away.
Goldstein working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Saint-Perrilloux managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saint-Perrilloux regains half guard, as Goldstein was trying to land strikes.
Saint-Perrilloux is holding on to half guard well.
Goldstein trying to control from half guard but Saint-Perrilloux is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Goldstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saint-Perrilloux to regain full guard.
Goldstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saint-Perrilloux is keeping the position for now.
Saint-Perrilloux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saint-Perrilloux has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goldstein looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goldstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldstein is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint-Perrilloux has wrist control.
Saint-Perrilloux trying to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Goldstein throws a leg kick but Saint-Perrilloux sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Goldstein is predictable there
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with a thumping low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Goldstein checks a leg kick.
Saint-Perrilloux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a head kick by Saint-Perrilloux.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saint-Perrilloux thuds a left hand into Goldstein's body.
Saint-Perrilloux tests Goldstein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saint-Perrilloux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint-Perrilloux counters with an outside leg kick.
Saint-Perrilloux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goldstein's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goldstein. That's going to slow Saint-Perrilloux down.
Goldstein misses with a low kick.
Goldstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saint-Perrilloux connects with a solid 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 Samson Goldstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Saint-Perrilloux's cut.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Goldstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Goldstein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux thumps Goldstein with a low kick.
Goldstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Saint-Perrilloux instigates a clinch.
Goldstein tries to land knees in the clinch but Saint-Perrilloux avoids the damage to the body.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Saint-Perrilloux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Perrilloux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Goldstein is keeping busy.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Saint-Perrilloux scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Saint-Perrilloux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Perrilloux's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Goldstein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a left hand.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saint-Perrilloux's elbow.
Saint-Perrilloux swings wildly with an uppercut but Goldstein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint-Perrilloux lands with a short shot to the head.
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Saint-Perrilloux on the inside.
Saint-Perrilloux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein wants a takedown.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Saint-Perrilloux prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Goldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint-Perrilloux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Saint-Perrilloux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That has opened up Jacques Saint-Perrilloux's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saint-Perrilloux digs a right hand underneath Goldstein's ribcage. Goldstein let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein pushes Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Saint-Perrilloux.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saint-Perrilloux - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saint-Perrilloux has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint-Perrilloux is looking to control Goldstein's arms but Goldstein gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saint-Perrilloux has his back to the cage.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Good body shot from Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to throw a body punch but Goldstein avoids it by throwing Saint-Perrilloux back against the cage.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Saint-Perrilloux.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a body punch.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saint-Perrilloux tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Saint-Perrilloux. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saint-Perrilloux tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Saint-Perrilloux on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Goldstein.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Saint-Perrilloux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Samson Goldstein!