PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Goldsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Noffsinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goldsmith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dos Equis. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldsmith
vs
Noffsinger

180 cm
32
202 lbs
11 - 19 - 0

179 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Great elbows
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 11 - 19 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Percival Noffsinger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noffsinger moves into the clinch.
Goldsmith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noffsinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldsmith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goldsmith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldsmith wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldsmith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Goldsmith counters with a shoot takedown. Noffsinger fights it but they end up in guard.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Goldsmith prevents Noffsinger from getting back to his feet.

Noffsinger has his feet on Goldsmith's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Noffsinger. Noffsinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Noffsinger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger has his takedown stuffed
and Goldsmith counters with a low kick, right behind Noffsinger 's knee.
Noffsinger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noffsinger darts in trying to clinch
and Goldsmith counters with a series of strikes. Noffsinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
Noffsinger connects with a solid leg kick.
Noffsinger tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Noffsinger slips a jab and a cross from Goldsmith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Goldsmith. No joy for Noffsinger on that attempt.

Goldsmith drives through with a takedown into Noffsinger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noffsinger is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Goldsmith dives into side control.

Goldsmith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Noffsinger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goldsmith is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Goldsmith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Noffsinger is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
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 tries to move into full mount but can't pass Noffsinger's legs.
Goldsmith working the strikes but Noffsinger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith trying to pass the guard but Noffsinger defending well.
Goldsmith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noffsinger wants to get back to his feet.

Goldsmith is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Noffsinger manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Goldsmith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Noffsinger shoots in but no luck this time.
Noffsinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Goldsmith throws a right hand that Noffsinger ducks under and follows up with a left that Noffsinger also avoids with ease.
Noffsinger checks a low kick from Goldsmith.

Noffsinger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Goldsmith's guard.
Noffsinger's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Noffsinger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Goldsmith is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Noffsinger from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Noffsinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goldsmith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Noffsinger has managed to get both his arms back between Goldsmith's legs - danger averted.
Noffsinger working some strikes from top position.
Noffsinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldsmith has wrist control.
Jonathan Goldsmith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noffsinger throws an elbow that misses. Goldsmith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Noffsinger's guard. Nice move by Goldsmith!
Goldsmith wants to stand but Noffsinger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goldsmith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Our spies down at at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform us that Noffsinger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Goldsmith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Noffsinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Percival Noffsinger wasn't active enough on the ground.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Noffsinger.
Percival Noffsinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noffsinger looks for a takedown but Goldsmith sprawls well.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger shoots in looking for a takedown. Goldsmith tries to sprawl out of it but Noffsinger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goldsmith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Noffsinger.
Noffsinger misses with a takedown

and Goldsmith counters with a shoot takedown. Noffsinger fights it but they end up in guard.
Noffsinger wants to stand and escape but Goldsmith is having none of it.
Goldsmith wants to control from the top but Noffsinger keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jonathan Goldsmith.
Goldsmith avoids the head kick by Noffsinger.
Goldsmith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noffsinger works Goldsmith's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goldsmith is defended easily by Noffsinger.
Noffsinger does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noffsinger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldsmith but Goldsmith pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Goldsmith rushes Noffsinger and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Percival Noffsinger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A punch combination from Goldsmith misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Noffsinger is defended easily by Goldsmith.
Goldsmith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Noffsinger clobbers Goldsmith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Noffsinger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Noffsinger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldsmith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Noffsinger somewhat.
Goldsmith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noffsinger counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Noffsinger fails with the takedown

and Goldsmith moves into the clinch.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
Goldsmith wants a takedown but no success here.
Goldsmith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Noffsinger fails to land.
Goldsmith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noffsinger.
Noffsinger has Goldsmith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Goldsmith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Goldsmith jumps guard.
Goldsmith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noffsinger is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Noffsinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Goldsmith has wrist control.

Goldsmith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Noffsinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noffsinger trying to control but Goldsmith is working from the bottom.
Noffsinger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldsmith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Goldsmith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goldsmith looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Noffsinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldsmith is keeping the position for now.
Goldsmith keeping moving, preventing Noffsinger from controlling successfully.
Goldsmith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Noffsinger controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Goldsmith misses with the combination.
Nice jab there from Noffsinger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Goldsmith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Noffsinger is looking to chop away at Goldsmith's legs.
Noffsinger misses with a series of wild punches.
Noffsinger wants to clinch
and Goldsmith counters with a series of strikes. Noffsinger will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noffsinger doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Goldsmith to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Percival Noffsinger has been cut.
Noffsinger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Noffsinger misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Percival Noffsinger just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Percival Noffsinger's cut.
That's time! Goldsmith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Noffsinger dives in for a single leg takedown but Goldsmith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goldsmith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noffsinger misses with a body punch.

Goldsmith has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Noffsinger regains guard immediately.
Goldsmith tries to stand but Noffsinger is controlling from the bottom.

Noffsinger is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noffsinger struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldsmith controls his hands.
Noffsinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Noffsinger is looking to take this one to the mat.
Goldsmith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Noffsinger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Goldsmith stuffs the takedown attempt from Noffsinger. Noffsinger gets slowly back to his feet.
Jonathan Goldsmith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Percival Noffsinger.
Noffsinger goes for a double leg but Goldsmith avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Goldsmith continues to drive forward.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noffsinger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goldsmith gets underhooks to prevent Noffsinger's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Goldsmith.
Noffsinger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Goldsmith is trying to break the clinch but Noffsinger is controlling him.

Goldsmith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jonathan Goldsmith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Goldsmith as Noffsinger shoots in.
Goldsmith misses with a double jab.

Noffsinger closes the distance and clinches.
Noffsinger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Goldsmith to work.

Goldsmith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldsmith is looking to clinch but Noffsinger is avoiding it.

Goldsmith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Noffsinger to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Goldsmith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Noffsinger rolls with it to try and escape but Goldsmith cranks on the arm and Noffsinger is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Goldsmith!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jonathan Goldsmith made sure he mentioned Closed - Thanks for Support, along with how happy he was to win his fight.