PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Panado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ante Gotovina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lorde - Team . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Panado
vs
Gotovina

185 cm
34
195 lbs
19 - 16 - 0

185 cm
24
203 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ernesto Panado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ante Gotovina!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gotovina lands a jab to the head.
Gotovina stuffs the takedown.
Panado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gotovina.
We've been hearing reports that Panado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy right hand. Panado should have avoided that one.
Panado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotovina as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotovina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Panado shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gotovina but Gotovina pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A countering left hand to the body from Gotovina misses.
Gotovina lands with a shot to the body.
Gotovina lands with a straight right. Panado didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina lands a jab to Panado's midsection.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gotovina sprawls well. Gotovina wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Gotovina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotovina lands a jab to the head.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Panado is just out of range.
Panado misses with a takedown
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Panado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina avoids it really well and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
Gotovina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Ante Gotovina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotovina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotovina wants it to stay on the feet.
Panado takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina scores with a body shot.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina lands a high kick!
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina scores with a leg kick.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina cracks Panado with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Panado misses with a takedown
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Panado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gotovina pinned against the cage. Gotovina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina misses with a body punch

and Panado counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gotovina won't be happy with that.
Gotovina is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Gotovina's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotovina is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotovina is trying to stand back up but Panado is controlling him
Gotovina is looking for a sweep. Panado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotovina has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Panado trying to pass the guard but Gotovina defending well.
Panado is working hard here to advance position.
Gotovina has his hands clasped together around Panado's back. He's all about the action.
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.

Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Panado takes one to the side of the head.
Gotovina feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
Gotovina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotovina as he jumps to the side.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
Ante Gotovina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotovina feints and then cracks Panado's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Panado down.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Panado takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panado.
Panado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown but Gotovina manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Panado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
Gotovina lands a body shot.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Panado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gotovina tries to sprawl but Panado drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gotovina has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Panado is on him like a limpet, forcing Gotovina back against the cage.

Gotovina has Panado pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gotovina pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Panado tumbling to the mat - Gotovina dives into Panado's guard.
Gotovina stays in close to Panado's body and controls the position.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Gotovina chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotovina is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ante Gotovina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Panado keeping full guard, as Gotovina tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Panado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotovina defends well.
Gotovina forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Gotovina there.
Gotovina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.

Gotovina stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Panado to get to his feet.
Gotovina lands with a shot to the body.
Gotovina slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panado shoots and misses
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Panado rather than just go for the knockout.
Gotovina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panado's sensitive parts.
Gotovina lands a slapping body shot.
Gotovina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panado doesn't seem bothered though.
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panado. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Panado is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gotovina displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Panado.
Gotovina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina connects with a solid leg kick.
Panado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Panado decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gotovina makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotovina! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Panado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina thumps Panado with a low kick.
Panado goes for a double leg but Gotovina avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gotovina continues to drive forward.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panado has time to react.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Panado stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws out a powerful jab.
Donk. Gotovina catches Panado right on the button with a cross.
Panado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gotovina punishes Panado's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotovina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Gotovina.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Panado doesn't seem bothered though.
Gotovina digs a good hook to Panado's body.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Panado. That did some damage!
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panado shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab from Gotovina.
Panado dives in for a single leg takedown but Gotovina sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Gotovina chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gotovina.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Panado is just out of range.
Gotovina lands the left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gotovina counters with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a hook to the body. Panado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panado has a takedown stuffed.
Gotovina swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Panado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Panado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Panado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gotovina.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Panado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a right hand to the body.
Gotovina lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ernesto Panado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Gotovina comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gotovina has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ernesto Panado was interviewed post fight and said 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.