PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Goldstein (ranked 41 p4p, 4 weight class) and Brent Boston (ranked 590 p4p, 72 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Goldstein
vs
Boston

200 cm
39
260 lbs
48 - 20 - 1

182 cm
29
265 lbs
21 - 8 - 0

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World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 48 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Samson Goldstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Boston!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goldstein takes the fight into the clinch.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein pushes Boston back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Boston.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Boston blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Goldstein scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Boston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein pushes Boston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Boston.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Boston tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands a right hand.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein lands an uppercut.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Boston lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Boston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boston can do to turn this around?
Goldstein closes the distance but Boston moves to the side
and Boston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goldstein throws a jab but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Boston.
Boston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Goldstein moves to clinch but Boston breaks away
and Boston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Goldstein misses with a body shot.

Boston pushes Goldstein up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
Boston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Boston.
Boston blocking some punches.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Boston tries to work over Goldstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Boston's head.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boston blocking some punches.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a right hand.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldstein controls his hands.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston scores with a shot to the side of Goldstein's head.
Boston lands with a left to the head.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Boston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Boston misses with the head strike.
Boston lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Boston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goldstein's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goldstein.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Boston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boston.
A short right from Boston on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Boston.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A short uppercut from Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
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.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Goldstein enables Boston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goldstein manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Goldstein pushes Boston off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Goldstein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goldstein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goldstein.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein blocking some punches.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Boston - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Samson Goldstein has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goldstein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a light punch inside.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boston blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Boston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boston misses with a punch to the body.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Goldstein misses with the head strike.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Boston blocks it.
Boston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Boston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Goldstein moves into the clinch.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Boston lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
Goldstein blocks a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Boston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein is working Boston over against the cage.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boston takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Goldstein.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston lands a shot to the body.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Boston avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Boston blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein lands a nice shot to the body.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein throws a head punch that misses.
Goldstein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boston's elbow.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Goldstein.
Boston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bostons head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goldstein tries to work over Boston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Nice body punch from Goldstein - that landed with a thud.
Goldstein working aggressively here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Boston has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein scores with a shoulder strike.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boston is leaning against Goldstein and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Boston controls his hands.
Goldstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boston is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A body shot lands from Goldstein.
Boston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands a left hand.
Boston misses with a punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch on the inside.
Boston presses Goldstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Goldstein as the two fighters clinch.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Boston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Boston backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Boston fails to land.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Boston.
Goldstein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goldstein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Goldstein had his way with Brent Boston in that round.
That's time! Goldstein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Goldstein moves in looking to clinch but Boston pushes him off.
Goldstein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Goldstein misses with a straight right.
Boston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Donk. Goldstein catches Boston right on the button with a cross.
Samson Goldstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boston.
A jab from Goldstein does it's job there.
Goldstein throws a hook but Boston avoids it easily.
Boston feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
A cross from Goldstein lands.
Goldstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goldstein fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boston!
Boston moves away from the strike by Goldstein.
Goldstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boston blocks the body kick.
Boston throws a counter combo.
Goldstein tries a head kick but it misses.

Goldstein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boston, pushing him back against the cage.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Boston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goldstein lands a body shot.
Boston is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Boston has a couple of punches blocked by Goldstein.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Goldstein lands with a left to the head.
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!
Goldstein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Boston working aggressively here.
Boston working aggressively here.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with some punches.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein scores with a hook to the body.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Goldstein.
Goldstein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goldstein gets through Boston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Samson Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Boston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Boston tries a body shot but Goldstein blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Boston.
Goldstein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boston lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goldstein or not.
Boston pushes Goldstein back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Boston controls the action.
Goldstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brent Boston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boston.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Goldstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Goldstein!
Samson Goldstein retains his heavyweight title!
Samson Goldstein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.