PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Kostopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith comes to the cage accompanied by Dos Equis. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Goldsmith
vs
Kostopoulos

180 cm
29
202 lbs
10 - 12 - 0

188 cm
22
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 - 12 - 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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tycho Kostopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Kostopoulos.
Goldsmith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Tycho Kostopoulos has been cut.
Goldsmith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kostopoulos throws a body punch but Goldsmith moves out of range.
Kostopoulos throws a right and a left that Goldsmith avoids nicely.
Kostopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kostopoulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldsmith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kostopoulos somewhat.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tycho Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kostopoulos is defended easily by Goldsmith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostopoulos misses with a shot to the body

and Goldsmith counters with a left and a right that hurts Kostopoulos! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Goldsmith jumps into full mount!

Kostopoulos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldsmith with the ground and pound from mount.
Kostopoulos is still in real trouble! Can Goldsmith finish him?
Goldsmith looking to finish with strikes here!
Kostopoulos seems to have recovered his senses.
Kostopoulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Goldsmith throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kostopoulos is looking to improve his position but Goldsmith isn't that keen on the idea.
Goldsmith avoids the attempt from Kostopoulos to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries to control but Kostopoulos wriggling away.
Kostopoulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Goldsmith gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Goldsmith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kostopoulos with a poor takedown

and Goldsmith counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldsmith throws a knee to the head but misses.

Goldsmith breaks from the clinch.
Goldsmith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Goldsmith throws a series of punches but Kostopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Kostopoulos is avoiding it.
Goldsmith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kostopoulos fails to land the takedown.

Kostopoulos gets a double leg takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
Kostopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kostopoulos wants to pass the guard but Goldsmith is keeping the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Kostopoulos from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tycho Kostopoulos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Goldsmith tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goldsmith connects with the punch.
Kostopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Goldsmith's waist but Goldsmith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kostopoulos off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tycho Kostopoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kostopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldsmith is just out of range.
Kostopoulos misses with a takedown attempt
and Goldsmith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kostopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Goldsmith moves away and avoids it.
Jonathan Goldsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kostopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Goldsmith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goldsmith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kostopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goldsmith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab.
Kostopoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Goldsmith counters with a nice leg kick.
Kostopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Goldsmith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Kostopoulos is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostopoulos looks to throw the jab but Goldsmith is out of range.
Kostopoulos jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kostopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kostopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldsmith has time to react.
Kostopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Goldsmith counters with a left and a right that stings Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos is breathing heavily.
Goldsmith tries to clinch up but Kostopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Jonathan Goldsmith is winning the standup battle so far.
Goldsmith scores with a nice head shot.

That has opened up Tycho Kostopoulos's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kostopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith defends it nicely.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tycho Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos misses with a looping right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kostopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldsmith throws a body kick that misses.
Kostopoulos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goldsmith sprawls well. Goldsmith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kostopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldsmith looks to land a combination but Kostopoulos avoids it well.
Horrible takedown by Kostopoulos or perhaps it was just good defense by Goldsmith which made him look bad.
Kostopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Goldsmith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kostopoulos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goldsmith tries a head kick but it misses.
Kostopoulos blocks the body kick.
Kostopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kostopoulos missing with a left hand there. Goldsmith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goldsmith works over Kostopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Kostopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kostopoulos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kostopoulos trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Kostopoulos won't allow Goldsmith to get back to his feet.

Kostopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldsmith is controlling Kostopoulos's posture.

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!
Kostopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldsmith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kostopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goldsmith is trying to keep Kostopoulos in close.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kostopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldsmith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Goldsmith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kostopoulos defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tycho Kostopoulos's cut.
That's time! Goldsmith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Goldsmith defends it nicely.
Goldsmith fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostopoulos shoots in but Goldsmith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tycho Kostopoulos.
Kostopoulos dives in and grabs Goldsmith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Goldsmith pushes down on Kostopoulos's head and hops out.
Kostopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Goldsmith counters with a left and a right that stings Kostopoulos.
Goldsmith misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kostopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Kostopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goldsmith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kostopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kostopoulos misses with a double jab.
Kostopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.

The cut above Tycho Kostopoulos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldsmith is defended easily by Kostopoulos.
Goldsmith closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kostopoulos out cold! Kostopoulos corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Goldsmith!
Jonathan Goldsmith really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that 5th Round Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.