PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ante Gotovina has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gotovina
vs
Gomez

185 cm
24
203 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

180 cm
25
193 lbs
8 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Good elbows
Powerful

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tito Gomez!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina takes one on the button.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina lands with a cross.
Gotovina scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez staying out of range there.
We've been told by Gotovina's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gomez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gotovina.
Gomez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotovina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gomez somewhat.
Gotovina throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gotovina lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotovina.
Good leg kick by Gotovina there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Gomez slips the punch.
Gomez feints the counter takedown.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
Gomez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Gotovina.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gotovina digs a good hook to Gomez's body.

Gomez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotovina was covering up waiting for the punch and Gomez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gotovina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gomez is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gotovina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gomez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gomez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gotovina is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Gomez tries for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.

Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotovina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina is looking to reverse the position.
Gotovina holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Gotovina seems a little lost for a moment, as Gomez dominates the positioning.

Gomez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gotovina has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gomez working away.
Gotovina is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gotovina can't do much from the bottom here.

Gomez tries for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.
Gomez postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotovina is trying to improve his position.
Gotovina is trying to control Gomez's posture but Gomez avoids it.
Gotovina is not content to let Gomez control the position.
Gotovina gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A chopping leg kick lands by Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gotovina to score with a decent uppercut.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gomez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina 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.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotovina sprawls well. Gotovina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gomez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses the jab.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Gomez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gotovina defends well and Gomez ends up having to push Gotovina into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.
Gotovina lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gotovina misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gotovina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gomez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Gotovina connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.

Gomez gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gomez in the domination position with Gotovina hanging on.

Gomez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gotovina sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gotovina trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.
Gomez prevents Gotovina from improving his position.
Gotovina is working hard here to advance position.
Gotovina is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.

Gomez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gotovina trying to hold on to Gomez's head to control him but Gomez postures up.

Gomez is working for a kimura but Gotovina is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Gomez seems to be working for a kimura but Gotovina defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

That kick from Gotovina tenderised Gomez's leg. Gomez is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gotovina tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice jab there from Gotovina.

Gomez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gotovina is trying to keep Gomez in close.
Gotovina trying to control the position here.
Gomez throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gotovina uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gotovina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez wants to clinch up but Gotovina keeps it at a distance.
Gomez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Gomez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotovina. Gotovina obviously looking to wear him down.
Gomez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gomez shoots in for a double leg but Gotovina sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gotovina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gomez doesn't manage to clinch there - Gotovina circles away.
Gomez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina avoids it really well and circles away.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Gomez.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotovina scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gomez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotovina circles away quickly and effectively.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Gomez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotovina, which made it look bad.
Gomez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotovina lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gotovina.
Gotovina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Gomez moved away.
Gomez tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. Gomez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gomez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gotovina stops a takedown attempt from Gomez.
Gomez tries to score a body lock takedown but Gotovina shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Gotovina has hold of one of Gomez's legs. Gomez is fighting the takedown attempt but Gotovina gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gomez can't keep his opponent in guard - Gotovina advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gotovina content to control rather than advance.

Gotovina is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Gotovina working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez wants to control but Gotovina is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gotovina sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gotovina slips a nice elbow through Gomez's hands, connecting with Gomez's forehead.
Tito Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gomez keeps working.
Gomez tries to roll over but Gotovina keeps him under control.
Gotovina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotovina is looking to stall here but Gomez recovers full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Gotovina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gotovina, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
An out of breath Ante Gotovina thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tito Gomez was interviewed post fight and said 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.