Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCR REBIRTH
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1#
Steamboat fails with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Steamboat throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gotovina was covering up waiting for the punch and Steamboat finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Steamboat lands a couple of elbows.
Steamboat slips nicely into half guard.
Gotovina won't allow Steamboat to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's trapped leg to prevent Steamboat from advancing to side control.
Gotovina trying to control here.
Steamboat thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gotovina's head. #T1#
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Gotovina moves into full guard.
Steamboat throws a big right hand that misses.
Gotovina is controlling Steamboat's posture.
Steamboat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gotovina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotovina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Steamboat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Steamboat wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position.
Gotovina working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steamboat.
Steamboat looking to pass the guard.
Steamboat is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Gotovina trying to control the position.
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Gotovina pulls Steamboat in close to prevent any damage.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some strikes from top position.
Steamboat chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Gotovina is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steamboat defends well.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Gotovina is pulling down on Steamboat's head. It's preventing any offense from Steamboat, at least for the moment.#T3#
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Steamboat tries to pass.
Steamboat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steamboat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotovina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Steamboat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gotovina is keeping the position for now.
Steamboat is pushing down on Gotovina's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gotovina is fighting to maintain full guard but Steamboat has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gotovina is looking to control Steamboat's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gotovina avoid being mounted?
Steamboat passes the guard and advances to mount!
Steamboat with the ground and pound from mount. #T4#
Gotovina wants to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Gotovina is trying desperately to improve position.
Steamboat landing punches.
We've been hearing that Steamboat has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steamboat lands a couple of good shots and Gotovina has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Gotovina to escape the position.
Steamboat missing with punches from the back.
Steamboat punches Gotovina on the ear.
Steamboat scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Gotovina is trying to get back to his feet but Steamboat has full control of the position and if anything, Gotovina has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Steamboat scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gotovina is looking for a way out.
Steamboat lands shots from the back. #ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
Steamboat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotovina covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Steamboat or perhaps it was just good defense by Gotovina, which made it look bad.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steamboat connects with a right that clearly hurt Gotovina. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Steamboat proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Gotovina collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new middleweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
As Gotovina backs off Zheglov throws a huge counter combo but Gotovina manages to avoid it all.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zheglov works the jab nicely.
Gotovina slips a jab from Zheglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotovina misses the target.
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina throws a sloppy body shot
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a hook.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gotovina finds it's target.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
Zheglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gotovina.
Zheglov punishes Gotovina's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gotovina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Gotovina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zheglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina tries to land a leg kick but Zheglov saw it coming and moves away.
Gotovina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Zheglov moves away and avoids it.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotovina is looking to counter punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zheglov cracks Gotovina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Gotovina tries a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Nice cross by Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Gotovina misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Zheglov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotovina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ante Gotovina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Gotovina moved out of range.
Gotovina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Zheglov's front leg.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov. #T1#
Gotovina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Zheglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zheglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zheglov throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotovina moves away.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zheglov sizes up Gotovina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Zheglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotovina on the side of the head.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Zheglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gotovina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gotovina wants to slow Zheglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov staying out of range there.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a straight left. #T4#
Zheglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zheglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zheglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotovina with a body shot.
Zheglov moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zheglov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zheglov checks a leg kick.
Gotovina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zheglov is out of range and Gotovina settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a leg kick which misses Zheglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zheglov tries to avoid it.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
Zheglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zheglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotovina's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Zheglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotovina.
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gotovina misses with a body shot.
Gotovina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotovina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Gotovina. #T3#
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Zheglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zheglov.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov walks into a jab.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Zheglov throws the left hand but Gotovina avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotovina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Gotovina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gotovina motions for Zheglov to come forward. Gotovina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Zheglov does no damage.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ante Gotovina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotovina lands a really nice looking cross but Zheglov seems unphased.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut. Zheglov saw that one coming.
Zheglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Gotovina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gotovina lands a head shot.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina connects with a jab.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotovina's hands.
Gotovina staying out of range there.#T2#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Gotovina misses
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina misses with a hook to the body
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotovina misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Gotovina is out of range.
Gotovina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
Gotovina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gotovina misses.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a leg kick
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Zheglov's shoulder, as Zheglov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Zheglov.#T4#
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov jabs Gotovina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotovina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotovina off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gotovina.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Zheglov with a hook.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotovina manages to avoid it.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotovina. #T2#
Gotovina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zheglov's head backwards.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zheglov coming out on top.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zheglov's knee momentarily.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Zheglov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Zheglov moved away.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Donk. Zheglov catches Gotovina right on the button with a cross.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov swinging wildly here.
Gleb Zheglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zheglov throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Gotovina avoids them all with ease.
Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Gotovina.
Well Gotovina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina retains his middleweight title!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCR 87
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Panado looks to land a combination but Gotovina avoids it well.
Gotovina swings for the body but Panado moves out of range.
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.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gotovina scores with a shot to the body.
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Panado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gotovina as he jumps to the side.
Gotovina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gotovina looks to land a right hand but Panado moved out of range.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a nice inside leg kick.
Panado moves out of range of the strikes.
Ernesto Panado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Gotovina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panado thinking.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.#T1#
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Panado shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Panado wants to free his trapped foot but Gotovina is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Panado is trying to work for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gotovina manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Panado looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gotovina holds on and takes a little breather.
Panado slips nicely into half guard.
Panado passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Gotovina defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Panado. #SUB2#
Panado working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Gotovina tries to lock up and control but Panado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Panado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gotovina tries to lock up and control but Panado gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3##SUB2#
Panado is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gotovina to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gotovina shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Panado looking to secure an arm triangle but Gotovina defends it well.
Gotovina is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Panado goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gotovina is on top in guard.
Gotovina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotovina passes into half guard.
Panado tries to get to full guard but Gotovina has control of the leg. #T4#
Panado is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gotovina scores with a couple of nice shots.
Panado gets full guard.
Gotovina wants to pass the guard but Panado is keeping the position.
Gotovina controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Panado wants to sweep here but Gotovina controlling him for the moment.
Panado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gotovina controlling from the top position.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Panado misses with a takedown
and Gotovina counters with a nice body shot.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panado throws a counter combo.
Panado tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gotovina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Panado somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Gotovina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Panado shoots in and bounces Gotovina off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Panado looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Gotovina has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Panado off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Panado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gotovina slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Panado fails to land the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panado takes one to the side of the head.
Panado fails to land the takedown.
Panado shoots for a double leg takedown but Gotovina sprawls well. He's pushed Panado's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gotovina lands a slapping body shot.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Gotovina stuffs the takedown attempt from Panado. Panado gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Panado misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina's corner calls for a 1-2. Gotovina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!
Panado darts in looking for a takedown but Gotovina gets double underhooks and turns Panado into the cage.
Gotovina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gotovina works Panado's body with a nice hook.
Panado fails with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Panado can do to turn this around?
Panado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Panado dives in and grabs Gotovina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gotovina pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
Panado shoots in but Gotovina avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ernesto Panado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panado shoots for a takedown but Gotovina saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A good leg kick by Gotovina.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt
and Gotovina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotovina.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Panado is breathing heavily.
Panado moves forwards but Gotovina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotovina looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Gotovina cracks the inside of Panado's front leg.
Panado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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.
Gotovina scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gotovina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gotovina looks to land a right hand but Panado moved out of range.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Panado moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Panado misses with a double jab
and Gotovina counters with a straight right hand.
Panado avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Panado feints and as Gotovina raises his hands in defense, Panado changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Panado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gotovina finds it's way round the side to connect with Panado's head.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Panado's calf.
That kick from Gotovina tenderised Panado's leg. Panado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Panado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gotovina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotovina's waist but Gotovina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Panado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gotovina's waist but Gotovina gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Panado off to one side.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Gotovina catches Panado with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Panado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Panado's sensitive parts.
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.#T1#
Panado takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Panado.
Gotovina slaps away a takedown attempt from Panado, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Panado takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Panado with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Panado takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Panado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Panado takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Panado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Panado.
Panado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gotovina tries to avoid it but Panado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gotovina to the ground. Gotovina escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotovina tried to counter with a leg kick but Panado avoided it.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panado takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panado manages to avoid it.
Gotovina moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panado misses with a takedown attempt - Gotovina sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panado manages to avoid it.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina scores with the left hand. Panado knows he should have avoided that one.
Panado gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gotovina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gotovina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Panado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Panado shoots and misses
and Gotovina counters with a right hand to the body.
Panado shoots in but no luck this time.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gotovina stuns Panado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Panado has time to react.
Gotovina throws a head kick that Panado semi-blocks.
Panado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gotovina keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Ante Gotovina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.#T4#
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Panado shoots in looking for a takedown. Gotovina tries to sprawl out of it but Panado keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gotovina manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Panado avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panado was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina scores with a hook to the body. Panado takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Panado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gotovina lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Panado needs to keep his hands up - Gotovina had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Panado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Panado trying to mount his opponent but Gotovina defends it.
Gotovina slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Panado trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gotovina manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Gotovina sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panado is on top in guard. #REVB#
Gotovina controlling Panado's posture.
Gotovina has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gotovina is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Panado is looking to get back to full guard here but Gotovina has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Panado keeps working.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
Panado is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gotovina slips a nice elbow through Panado's hands, connecting with Panado's forehead.
Still in half guard, Gotovina seems content to control.
Gotovina winds up and cracks Panado with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gotovina trying to pass the guard but Panado defending well.
Panado tries to roll over but Gotovina keeps him under control.
Gotovina is pressing down on Panado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Panado is holding on for now. #T3#
Gotovina is taking a breather. Panado says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gotovina trying to control the action but Panado is working from the bottom.
Panado is looking for a sweep. Gotovina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Panado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gotovina slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gotovina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Panado has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Panado is looking for a triangle here but Gotovina uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Panado is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Panado is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gotovina off and has taken his back!
Gotovina trying to control but not successfully.
Panado doesn't have the hooks in and Gotovina manages to turn into his guard.
Gotovina seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Gotovina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Panado looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gotovina puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina had his way with Ernesto Panado in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Panado fails with the takedown.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Gotovina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ante Gotovina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ernesto Panado.
Gotovina clobbers Panado with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Panado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Panado with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina stuffs the takedown.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Panado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gotovina. Gotovina obviously looking to wear him down.
Panado tries for a takedown but Gotovina circles away easily
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Gotovina stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gotovina wants it to stay on the feet.
Panado dives in and grabs Gotovina's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gotovina pushes down on Panado's head and hops out.
Panado is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Panado.
Panado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina lands with a good body shot.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Panado fails with the takedown
and Gotovina counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a nice cross.
Panado shoots in for a takedown but Gotovina shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Panado ducks right into an uppercut from Gotovina.
Panado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Panado moves out of range of the strikes.
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Panado is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gotovina sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Panado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Panado has his takedown stuffed
and Gotovina counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Panado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panado is looking for the big counter here.
Panado fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head. #T3##TD2#
Panado scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB2#
Panado swings around for an armbar but Gotovina sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panado's guard.
Gotovina not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gotovina continues to stall.#SUB2#
Panado looking for subs off his back but Gotovina has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gotovina perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Gotovina seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panado is pressing down on Gotovina's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gotovina got a little sloppy there for a moment and Panado has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gotovina has managed to get both his arms back between Panado's legs - danger averted.
Gotovina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Ernesto Panado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gotovina stands up over Panado, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ante Gotovina showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gotovina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 50:44
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina is the new middleweight champion!
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.
Ernesto Panado spoke after the fight, saying 'good win to my opponent sorry to my fans next time I will fight harder '.

Event: CCR 86
Date: Jun 09, 2017

#R1#
Harrak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gotovina is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrak takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harrak misses with a hook to the body
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gotovina has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harrak is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Harrak throws a shot to the body.
Gotovina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina looks to land a right hand but Harrak moved out of range.
It looked like Harrak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gotovina.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina cracks the inside of Harrak's front leg. #T1#
Harrak misses with a left hand
and Gotovina counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
Gotovina tries a head kick but it misses.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrak misses with a body shot.
Gotovina tests Harrak's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harrak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotovina moves away.
Harrak swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Harrak misses with an uppercut.
Gotovina throws an off balance right hand
and Harrak connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Gotovina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gotovina lands a jab to Harrak's midsection.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina misses with a jab to the body
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gotovina.
Gotovina throws a big shot that misses.
Gotovina dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrak cracks a nice hook into Gotovina's ribs.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Harrak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harrak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harrak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotovina is just out of range.
Gotovina let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gotovina punishes Harrak's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gotovina lands a jab to Harrak's midsection.
Harrak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina throws out a loose jab but Harrak uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left and a right from Harrak both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Harrak throws a jab when Gotovina was well out of range.#T4#
Gotovina throws a low kick but Harrak avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Harrak.
Harrak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotovina.
Harrak avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
Harrak is looking to counter punch.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gotovina throws the left hand but Harrak avoids the punch easily.
Harrak lands the left hand.
Gotovina lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ante Gotovina's cut.
That's time! Harrak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Gotovina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harrak on the side of the head.
Ante Gotovina seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Harrak counter with a right hand.
Gotovina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrak moves away.
Harrak throws a body punch but Gotovina moves out of range.
Harrak takes a swing at Gotovina's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gotovina.
Gotovina lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a looping overhand right but Harrak ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Harrak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Harrak moves away and avoids it.
Gotovina takes a swing at Harrak's ribcage but misses.
Harrak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrak with a body shot.
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses
and Harrak counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gotovina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrak.
Gotovina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Harrak sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harrak. That did some damage!
Gotovina scores with a nice right hand.
Gotovina jabs at Harrak's body.#T2#
Harrak misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Harrak is looking to wear down Gotovina with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gotovina, right into the meat.
Gotovina lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harrak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gotovina sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotovina! But no joy.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harrak is looking for a counter combo.
Harrak misses with a body punch
and Gotovina counters with a good low kick that Harrak was not able to check.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Harrak moves forwards but Gotovina connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Harrak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrak misses with a hook
and Gotovina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina connects with a solid leg kick.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Harrak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotovina misses with a right hand
and Harrak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harrak misses with a looping left.
Harrak misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Harrak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Harrak misses.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrak was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the body
and Harrak counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrak.
Gotovina scoring well with a low kick there.
Harrak moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
It looked like Harrak wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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 cut man is working on Ante Gotovina's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harrak throws a body punch but Gotovina moves out of range.
Harrak blocks a leg kick.
Harrak avoids the body shot from Gotovina.
A little feinted left hand from Harrak on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Harrak.
Harrak walks into a straight right hand from Gotovina.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotovina.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Harrak moves out of range.
Gotovina slips under a jab from Harrak.#T1#
Harrak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrak throws a jab when Gotovina was well out of range.
A jab from Gotovina misses.
Harrak misses with a body shot.
Harrak looks to throw the jab but Gotovina is out of range.
Harrak throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotovina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gotovina misses with a looping right.
Harrak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrak dips to his left and cracks Gotovina with an uppercut!
Omar Harrak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Harrak swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harrak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gotovina.
Harrak throws a big counter combination but Gotovina scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Harrak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gotovina throws a big shot that misses.
Harrak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gotovina.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gotovina. That's going to slow Harrak down.
Harrak throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #KD#
Harrak cracks Gotovina with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gotovina looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Harrak finish him? #ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
Gotovina lands a leg kick that knocks Harrak off balance momentarily.
Gotovina is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrak finish him?#T3#
Gotovina thumps Harrak with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Gotovina.
A quick step to the side and Harrak tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina seems to have recovered his senses.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrak.
Gotovina is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrak with a body shot.
Harrak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Harrak swings widly with a right hand
and Gotovina makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gotovina jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Gotovina. Beautiful body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gotovina. #T4#
Harrak throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gotovina counters with an outside leg kick.
Gotovina thumps Harrak with a low kick.
Harrak on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gotovina feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrak's calf.
Gotovina lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Gotovina.
Harrak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Gotovina!
A very excited looking Ante Gotovina made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCR 84
Date: May 26, 2017

#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Panado throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Gotovina counter with a right hand.
Gotovina misses with a body punch #TD#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
Gotovina tries to sprawl but Panado drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #ES2#
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.#TD2#
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. #T3#
Gotovina engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Panado looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
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.#T4#
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.#SU2#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD#
Panado decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
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. #T1#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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 '.

Event: CCR 82
Date: May 12, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrak. Gotovina does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrak slips a jab from Gotovina.
A counter left hand to the body from Harrak misses its target.
Gotovina's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gotovina duly obliges.
Gotovina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrak misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina tries a quick counter leg kick but Harrak is wise to it.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harrak's hands.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harrak throws a looping overhand right but Gotovina ducks down to avoid it.
Gotovina moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is looking to slow Harrak down with leg kicks.
Gotovina lands with a good body shot.
Jab by Gotovina.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harrak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Gotovina misses with a double jab.
Harrak fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotovina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotovina misses with a right hand
and Harrak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut
enabling Harrak to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gotovina was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrak.
Gotovina throws out a counter right but Harrak avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrak's sensitive parts.
Gotovina misses with a hook.#KD#
Harrak feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gotovina sprawling to the canvas! Gotovina rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Harrak finish him?! #ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
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!
Gotovina ducks under a wild hook from Harrak.
Gotovina is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrak finish him?
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Harrak scores with a counter punch that sends Gotovina to the canvas! Harrak smells blood - he's punishing Gotovina with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gotovina has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Harrak!
An out of breath Omar Harrak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: CCR 79
Date: Apr 21, 2017

#R1#
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. #T1#
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. #TD2#
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!#SUB#
Gotovina throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
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. #SUB2#
Gomez tries for a kimura but Gotovina is defending well. #SUB2#
Gomez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gotovina knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gotovina can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
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.
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
No luck for Gomez with that takedown attempt.
Gotovina connects with a nice looking jab.
Gomez throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
Gomez is working for a kimura but Gotovina is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
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!
#R3#
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. #TD2#
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. #T1##ES#
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.#T2#
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.#T3##CL2#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
Gotovina is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Gotovina working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
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!'.

Event: CCR 75
Date: Mar 24, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotovina cracks Camble with a right hand to the side of the head.
Camble misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Gotovina counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Camble!
Gotovina creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Camble sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Camble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gotovina working the head with strikes.
Camble is looking for a sweep.
Camble on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gotovina cracks Camble with a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camble parries the strikes from Gotovina easily there. Gotovina is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Camble to escape.
Gotovina connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Camble some visible discomfort.
Camble tries to improve position but can't.
Gotovina lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camble down.
Gotovina lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camble down.
Check out the look on Gotovina's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T1#
Camble is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gotovina cracks Camble with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gotovina has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Camble!
Gotovina breaks from Camble's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Camble in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gotovina is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Camble to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Camble shrugs it off.
Camble bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Camble wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position.#SUB#
Gotovina looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Camble passes into half guard. #T2##SUB#
Gotovina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Camble seems to be looking for submissions.
Camble is pressing down on Gotovina's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gotovina is holding on for now.
Gotovina moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Camble drops back looking for a leg! Gotovina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotovina manages to kick Camble off! Camble jumps back into Gotovina's guard.
Gotovina avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Camble wants to get up but he can't break Gotovina's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Camble avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Camble's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gotovina working for a triangle but Camble defends it easily. #SUB#
Gotovina looking for subs off his back but Camble has passed one foot through into half guard.
Camble wants to take a breather but Gotovina is having none of it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gotovina is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gotovina trying to control from the bottom.
Camble scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gotovina trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Camble is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Camble lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Gotovina looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Camble is trying to control the action in half guard but Gotovina is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Camble fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotovina manages to avoid it.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Camble moves out of range easily.
Camble let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gotovina misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little jabbing left from Camble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gotovina or perhaps it was just good defense by Camble, which made it look bad.
A swing and a miss from Camble.
A quick step to the side and Gotovina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina is looking to slow Camble down with leg kicks.
Camble scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina lands with a hook. Camble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Camble lands a jab to the head.
Gotovina lands a leg kick that knocks Camble off balance momentarily.
Gotovina throws out a leg kick but Camble moves out of range and Gotovina only half commits. #T1#
Gotovina fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Gotovina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sloppy strikes from Camble. Those never looked like landing.
Camble misses with a left hand
and Gotovina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gotovina shoots in looking for a takedown but Camble manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gotovina's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Camble lands a head shot.
Camble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina tries to land a leg kick but Camble saw it coming and moves away.
Camble is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotovina with a body shot.
Gotovina slips a jab from Camble.
Camble staying out of range there.
Camble wants to counter the offense by Gotovina and move into the clinch position.
Gotovina goes for a double leg but Camble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camble continues to drive forward.
Gotovina defending well as Camble loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Camble misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice uppercut lands for Camble. That snapped Gotovina's head back.
Ash Camble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camble doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Camble checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotovina scoring well with a low kick there.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Camble counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Camble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gotovina is trying hard to land a takedown here. Camble sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Camble lands an overhand right.
Camble ducks under a wild hook from Gotovina.
Gotovina staying out of range there.#T3#
Gotovina shoots in for a takedown but Camble shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camble tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut.
Gotovina wants to slow Camble down by chopping away at his legs.
Camble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Camble takes a swing at Gotovina's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotovina misses the target.
Ash Camble seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Gotovina finds it's way through Camble's defenses.
Camble throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina slips a straight right by Camble.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Camble.
Camble connects with a nice looking jab.
Gotovina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Camble. That did some damage!#T4#
Camble checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camble.
Gotovina has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Camble counters by clinching up.
Camble pushes Gotovina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Camble's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Camble changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Camble misses with a body shot.
Camble lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gotovina thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Camble showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Gotovina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotovina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Gotovina.
Gotovina tries to score a power double leg takedown but Camble sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gotovina somewhat.
Camble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camble on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A left lands for Camble.
Gotovina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Camble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camble has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Camble digs a good hook to Gotovina's body. #T1#
Gotovina wants to land a leg kick but Camble is out of range.
Camble let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gotovina goes for a double leg but Camble avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Camble continues to drive forward.
Camble is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gotovina shoots and misses
and Camble counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ante Gotovina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gotovina throws a leg kick that misses.
Camble scores with a jab to the body.
Gotovina throws out a leg kick but Camble moves out of range and Gotovina only half commits.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Camble.
Camble misses with a straight left.
Gotovina shoots for a takedown but Camble saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Gotovina looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Camble!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Camble misses with a strike from the bottom.
Camble is not content to let Gotovina control the position. #T2#
Camble is trying to control Gotovina's posture but Gotovina avoids it.
Camble sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ante Gotovina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Camble is controlling Gotovina's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Camble is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gotovina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gotovina's back!
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!
Camble has the hooks in. Gotovina is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Camble. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Gotovina tries to roll but Camble sticks to his back.
Gotovina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Camble is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Camble is not going to allow Gotovina to sit and survive in this position.
Camble lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Gotovina hold on?!
Gotovina tries to escape the position.
Gotovina staying busy and making it hard for Camble to control.
Camble biding his time, controlling Gotovina.
Gotovina rolls, trying to escape but Camble keeps control of the position.
Gotovina is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Camble looking to break Gotovina's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gotovina remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camble will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Gotovina tries to escape but Camble has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4##SUB2#
Camble is looking for the choke from the back position but Gotovina is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Camble looking to break Gotovina's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gotovina remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Camble will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Camble working for the choke.
Gotovina tries to escape but Camble has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gotovina breaks Camble's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Camble wants to stand but Gotovina is controlling the position.
Gotovina postures up and lands a big shot to Camble's brow.
Camble not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Camble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Camble has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ash Camble!

Event: CCR74
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD#
Gotovina shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Gotovina finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson pushes Gotovina off looking to stand but Gotovina dives back in and keeps control.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gotovina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson wants to control but Gotovina is keeping busy.
Gotovina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Gotovina there.
Gotovina missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gotovina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gotovina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working. #T1#
Johnson keeping control of the position.
Gotovina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotovina is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gotovina is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotovina.
Johnson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotovina.
Gotovina is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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 working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Gotovina wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gotovina scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gotovina lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Gotovina is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gotovina.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gotovina.
Gotovina lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Johnson tries to kick Gotovina off but Gotovina keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gotovina looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Johnson is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gotovina is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johnson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Gotovina.
Gotovina drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Gotovina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotovina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotovina has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gotovina lands with a punch from half guard.
Gotovina trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away. #T4#
Gotovina working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gotovina is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotovina working the head and body with strikes.
Gotovina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gotovina lands strikes from half guard.
Gotovina lands strikes from half guard.
Gotovina is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson has his hands clasped together around Gotovina's back. He's all about the action.
Johnson is not content to let Gotovina control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Johnson is looking to land body kicks.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Gotovina moves away and avoids it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johnson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD#
Gotovina drives through with a takedown into Johnson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gotovina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gotovina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotovina lands a couple of elbows.
Gotovina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotovina loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ante Gotovina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gotovina scoring with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#T1#
Gotovina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotovina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotovina throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson is pulling down on Gotovina's head to control his posture.
Gotovina is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Gotovina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Gotovina is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Gotovina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gotovina wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Gotovina is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Gotovina working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson controls Gotovina momentarily but Gotovina frees himself. #SUB#
Gotovina thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Gotovina from controlling successfully.
Gotovina cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Gotovina postures up.
Gotovina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Gotovina trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Gotovina chips away with some ground and pound.
Gotovina throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Gotovina is in close to Johnson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gotovina scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gotovina throws a big elbow that misses.
Gotovina slips nicely into half guard.
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gotovina scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Gotovina lands a couple of digs.
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gotovina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gotovina tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gotovina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gotovina slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gotovina cracks Johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.#SUB#
Gotovina is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Johnson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gotovina gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Johnson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gotovina lets go of the hold and Johnson can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ante Gotovina!
During a confident post fight interview, Ante Gotovina thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCR 72
Date: Mar 03, 2017

#R1#
A punch lands to the side of De La Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gotovina lands a nice hook to De La Cruz's body. De La Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
De La Cruz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Gotovina controls De La Cruz momentarily but De La Cruz frees himself.
De La Cruz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gotovina looking for a guillotine here but De La Cruz defends easily. #SUB#
De La Cruz drops back looking for a leg! Gotovina is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gotovina manages to kick De La Cruz off! De La Cruz jumps back into Gotovina's guard.
De La Cruz wants to pass the guard but Gotovina is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Gotovina is looking for a triangle but De La Cruz pushes his legs off easily.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Gotovina has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB#
De La Cruz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gotovina dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gotovina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De La Cruz's head.
Gotovina content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Cruz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gotovina scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gotovina stands and throws De La Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
De La Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Gotovina remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Gotovina wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De La Cruz, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Gotovina working the ground and pound from side control.
Gotovina tries to move into full mount but can't pass De La Cruz's legs.
Gotovina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De La Cruz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina scores with a couple of short elbows.
De La Cruz gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gotovina is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De La Cruz has hold of Gotovina's hands but Gotovina slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gotovina looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
De La Cruz is rocked!#T3#
Gotovina is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, De La Cruz is hurt! He's hurt bad - Gotovina fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save De La Cruz from any more punishment! Congratulations to Gotovina! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
A relieved looking Ante Gotovina thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: CCR 69
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina throws a solid leg kick but Tudekiks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gotovina.
Tudekiks misses with a wild combination. #TD2#
Gotovina shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tudekiks napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gotovina is working Tudekiks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gotovina wants to control but Tudekiks is keeping him busy.
Tudekiks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotovina on the ground.
Tudekiks is pushing Gotovina's head away, looking to escape. Gotovina manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotovina in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet.
Gotovina lands some shots froms side control.
Tudekiks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#ES#
Tudekiks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tudekiks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Tudekiks defending well as Gotovina loads up on a big left hand.
Tudekiks misses with a looping right.
Gotovina throws a front kick aimed at Tudekiks's knee but Tudekiks avoids it well.
Tudekiks is looking for a counter combo.
Gotovina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tudekiks finds it's way round the side to connect with Gotovina's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gotovina has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Gotovina shoots in and drives through. Tudekiks sprawls well.
Tudekiks throws out a leg kick but Gotovina moves out of range and Tudekiks only half commits.
Gotovina goes for a double leg but Tudekiks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tudekiks continues to drive forward.
Gotovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tudekiks.
Gotovina wants to counter the offense by Tudekiks and move into the clinch position.
Tudekiks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tudekiks lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotovina fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tudekiks.
Tudekiks throws a right and a left that Gotovina avoids nicely.
Tudekiks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Tudekiks closes the distance and clinches.
Tudekiks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
It looks like Suleijma Tudekiks has been cut.
Tudekiks blocking some punches.
Gotovina is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tudekiks is defending well.
Suleijma Tudekiks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Gotovina changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tudekiks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gotovina changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tudekiks tries to avoid it but Gotovina manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tudekiks to the ground. Tudekiks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tudekiks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tudekiks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Tudekiks scores with a hook to the body. Gotovina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tudekiks throws a body punch but Gotovina moves out of range. #CL2#
Gotovina forces Tudekiks back against the cage and clinches.
Tudekiks tries to land a knee to the head but Gotovina blocks with his arms. #BC#
Tudekiks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Gotovina shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tudekiks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T3#
Gotovina is working Tudekiks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tudekiks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tudekiks wants to stand and escape but Gotovina is having none of it.
Gotovina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotovina stops Tudekiks from standing up.
Gotovina distracts Tudekiks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gotovina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotovina stands up over Tudekiks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gotovina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gotovina chips away with some ground and pound.
Tudekiks has momentary wrist control but Gotovina slips an elbow through the middle.
Tudekiks wants to stand and escape but Gotovina is having none of it.
Gotovina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotovina scoring with some ground and pound.
Gotovina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gotovina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Tudekiks keeping full guard, as Gotovina tries to pass.
Gotovina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC2#
Tudekiks is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gotovina's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Tudekiks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotovina gets to his feet and stands over Tudekiks, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Tudekiks felt that one! Gotovina unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Tudekiks from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
A very excited looking Ante Gotovina made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCR 64 LHW GP Round 2
Date: Jan 06, 2017

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Dre Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Gotovina is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adams.
Gotovina missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Gotovina clinches up against the cage.
Gotovina lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gotovina works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Gotovina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gotovina working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gotovina tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adams or not.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gotovina.
Gotovina has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gotovina lands with a left to the head.
Gotovina lands a nice knee to the body.
Gotovina lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotovina lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gotovina is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dre Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Gotovina tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Gotovina keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gotovina misses with a body punch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gotovina working aggressively here.
Gotovina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams is trying to push Gotovina away but Gotovina has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gotovina is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.#BC2#
Gotovina breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Adams moves away from the strike by Gotovina.
Adams lunges at Gotovina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotovina's hand.
Gotovina jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams connects with a right hand. Gotovina shakes it off.
Gotovina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD2#
Gotovina scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gotovina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotovina is trying to ground and pound but Adams uses the momentary lack of control by Gotovina to regain half guard.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Gotovina in his half guard. #SUB2#
Gotovina looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Adams is staying active underneath Gotovina, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gotovina landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gotovina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotovina has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotovina not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gotovina throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Gotovina missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gotovina is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotovina is controlling the pace. #T4#
Gotovina prevents Adams from improving his position.
Gotovina is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #ES#
Adams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gotovina off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Adams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina connects with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gotovina throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams backing away here, and Gotovina unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
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.
#R2#
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Gotovina ducks down to avoid it.
Gotovina appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina lands a body shot. #TD2#
Gotovina gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
Gotovina keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina with a nice head shot there.
Ante Gotovina has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gotovina is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gotovina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina landing some decent shots from guard.
Gotovina stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gotovina stops Adams from standing up.
Gotovina makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Gotovina wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams controls Gotovina momentarily but Gotovina frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gotovina accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gotovina lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gotovina postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow. #ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Gotovina has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gotovina won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Gotovina postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gotovina on the ground.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Gotovina slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gotovina working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotovina working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Gotovina pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gotovina loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gotovina looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Gotovina celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

Event: CCR 60
Date: Dec 09, 2016

#R1#
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gotovina drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dux defends it well.
Dux misses with a low kick as Gotovina jumps back.
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Gotovina. #CL2#
Gotovina clinches with his opponent.
Gotovina tries a body shot but Dux blocks it. #TD2#
Gotovina has hold of one of Dux's legs. Dux is fighting the takedown attempt but Gotovina gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES#
Dux has his feet on Gotovina's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gotovina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gotovina takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gotovina with a jab.
Dux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dux.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Dux's belly button to the back.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a series of punches but Gotovina moves out of range.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Gotovina blocks a head kick by Dux.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Dux does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gotovina takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gotovina.
Dux fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gotovina just manages to avoid it.#T1##CL2#
Gotovina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gotovina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gotovina can't find room to land a body shot as Dux controls the action.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotovina throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gotovina.
Gotovina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
A short left from Gotovina.
Dux prevents a body shot from Gotovina.
Gotovina tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gotovina swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gotovina with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Gotovina as the two fighters clinch.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotovina tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dux avoids it.
Dux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Gotovina.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dux. #T2#
Dux tries a knee to the head but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina scores with a knee to the head.
Gotovina blocks an elbow strike from Dux.
Gotovina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gotovina tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gotovina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gotovina prevents a body shot from Dux.
Gotovina with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gotovina tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gotovina throws a head punch that misses.
Gotovina tries to pull guard but Dux forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gotovina lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gotovina scores with a shoulder strike.
Gotovina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gotovina lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Dux as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Gotovina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux lands a shot to the body.
Gotovina tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Gotovina back against the cage.
Dux with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gotovina takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dux blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gotovina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Gotovina.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Gotovina breaks from the clinch. #KD#
Dux lands a big head kick that sends Gotovina tumbling to the mat! Dux takes a step backwards and waves Gotovina back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Dux! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Frank Dux!
A determined Frank Dux didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: CCR 57
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mendess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mendes misses with a hook
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC2#
Mendes is rocked!#CL2#
Gotovina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gotovina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gotovina creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mendes's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mendes drops to his knees and Gotovina pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
A victorious Ante Gotovina thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 54
Date: Oct 28, 2016

#R1#
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.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Panado is defended easily by Gotovina.
Gotovina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gotovina punishes Panado's body with a nice straight punch.
Gotovina scores with a body shot.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Panado's belly button to the back.
Panado moves out of range as Gotovina throws a body kick.
No luck for Panado with that takedown attempt.
It appears Gotovina was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Panado blocks a head kick by Gotovina. #TD2#
Panado throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gotovina tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Panado is in Gotovina's guard.#T1#
Gotovina keeping full guard, as Panado tries to pass.
Gotovina wants to sweep here but Panado controlling him for the moment.
Gotovina is trying to control the position but Panado postures up.
Gotovina has Panado pulled in close to control his posture.
Panado stands and throws Gotovina's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Panado tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gotovina is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Panado asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Panado tries to advance to mount but Gotovina denies him. #SUB2#
Panado swings around for an armbar but Gotovina sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Panado's guard.#T2#
Gotovina trying to control but Panado is working from the bottom.
Gotovina with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gotovina has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gotovina scoring with some ground and pound.
Gotovina wants to control from the top but Panado keeps moving.
Gotovina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gotovina is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gotovina throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gotovina trying to control but Panado is working from the bottom.
Panado wants to sweep but no luck.
Gotovina seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3##SUB2#
Panado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gotovina defends it easily.
Panado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panado is on top in guard. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotovina controls Panado momentarily but Panado frees himself.
Gotovina manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Panado manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gotovina stopping the sweep attempt from Panado.
Gotovina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Panado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Panado has his foot on Gotovina's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gotovina works his way back into a safe position though.
Gotovina looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panado keeping moving, preventing Gotovina from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Panado is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gotovina defends well.
Gotovina has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gotovina trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Panado looking for a triangle here. Gotovina is fighting it but it looks tight! Panado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Gotovina is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ernesto Panado!
After winning the bout, Ernesto Panado thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CCR 52
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina looks to land a left hand but Raul moved out of range nicely.
Raul slips under a jab.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Raul has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gotovina.
Raul throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Raul lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotovina circles away quickly and effectively.
A left lands for Gotovina.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Raul avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raul drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gotovina defends it well.
Raul falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gotovina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Gotovina throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gotovina is looking to slow Raul down with leg kicks.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raul's hands.#ROC#
Raul is rocked!
Raul throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Raul.
Raul misses with the combination.
Gotovina throwing a counter right hand but Raul manages to avoid it.#KD#
Gotovina knocks Raul to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Raul is still in real trouble! Can Gotovina finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Raul 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.
Raul manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Raul seems to have recovered his senses.
Nice strikes from Gotovina there. #T2##SUB2#
Raul looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gotovina prevents Raul from improving his position.
Raul punching from the bottom.
Raul has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Gotovina lands with a punch from half guard.
Raul taking some punishment here, with Gotovina in his half guard.
Raul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Raul tries to roll over but Gotovina keeps him under control.
Raul is not content to let Gotovina control the position.
Gotovina working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Raul actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Gotovina is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Raul tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gotovina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Raul is looking for a sweep. Gotovina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Raul is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gotovina pulls his head out easily.
Gotovina is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gotovina performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Raul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gotovina wants to free his trapped foot but Raul is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Raul is looking for a sweep. Gotovina is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gotovina trying to control the action but Raul is working from the bottom.
Raul throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Gotovina is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Raul slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotovina scores with a decent looking hook.
A head kick from Gotovina lands but Raul takes it in his stride.
Raul tries to work over Gotovina's front leg with a kick but Gotovina checks it.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina cracks Raul with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gotovina walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Raul drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Gotovina swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Raul's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
Our winner, Ante Gotovina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CCR 50
Date: Sep 30, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick lands from Gotovina.
Hewitt drops his hands momentarily and Gotovina takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gotovina misses with a hook. Hewitt ducked under it nicely.
Gotovina has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Wally Hewitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gotovina feints a jab and as Hewitt dips his head, Gotovina unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Hewitt right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Hewitt falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Gotovina smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 47
Date: Sep 09, 2016

#R1#
Dux stuns Gotovina with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dux scores with a hook to the body. Gotovina takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've been told by Dux's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gotovina swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gotovina fails with the takedown
and Dux counters with a series of strikes. Gotovina will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gotovina scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Dux slips under a jab from Gotovina.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotovina throws a looping overhand right but Dux ducks down to avoid it.
Dux avoids the head kick by Gotovina.
Gotovina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Dux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Dux finds it's way through Gotovina's defenses.
Gotovina tries to move into range but Dux moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gotovina connects with a body shot that sends Dux's belly button to the back.
Dux scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gotovina misses with a two punch combination.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gotovina paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Dux. Beautiful body shot.
Gotovina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Gotovina misses with a combination
and Dux counters with a straight right hand.
Dux lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice shot lands for Dux.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gotovina throws a lazy head kick
and Dux counters with a nice body kick.
Gotovina shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dux goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gotovina shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dux sprawls well. Dux wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gotovina gets slowly back to his feet.
Gotovina looks winded!
Dux lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gotovina's head backwards.
Dux just misses with a punch to the body.
Frank Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dux cracks Gotovina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dux slips under a jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gotovina.
Dux misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
Dux thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gotovina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dux scores with the left hand. Gotovina knows he should have avoided that one.
Gotovina tries to land a front kick but Dux steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dux scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Gotovina staying out of range there.
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws a quick counter head kick but Gotovina was just out of range.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Gotovina's head but Gotovina sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a good cross that connects.
Dux throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gotovina throws the left hand but Dux avoids the punch easily.
Gotovina misses the jab.
Dux lands with a hook. Gotovina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Dux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotovina. That snapped Dux's head back.
Gotovina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dux throws a series of punches but Gotovina moves out of range. #CL#
Dux has managed to clinch.
Gotovina makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dux gets underhooks to prevent Gotovina's takedown attempt.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Dux using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gotovina has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gotovina blocks the elbow strike.
Gotovina misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Gotovina.
Dux lands an elbow that stopped Gotovina in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
Gotovina is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gotovina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dux tries to land a knee to the head but Gotovina blocks with his arms. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gotovina's elbow.
Gotovina can't get the takedown.
Gotovina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gotovina.
Gotovina working aggressively here.
Gotovina lands with a short shot to the head.
Dux scores with a knee to the head.
Dux scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
Gotovina avoiding damage as Dux throws knees to the body.
Dux landing knees to the body.
Gotovina misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gotovina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dux missing with knees to the body.
Dux is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Gotovina manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dux lunges at Gotovina with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gotovina's hand.
Gotovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dux.
Dux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dux on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Dux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Gotovina clinches up against the cage.
Gotovina tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Gotovina.
Frank Dux has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Gotovina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gotovina has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dux finds it's way round the side to connect with Gotovina's 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!
A jab from Dux finds it's way through Gotovina's defenses.
Dux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Gotovina clinches up against the cage.
Gotovina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Dux misses with a knee to the head.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotovina lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gotovina pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gotovina misses with a punch to the body.
Gotovina's coach down at Soul Supremacy Rio was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Gotovina's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Gotovina.
Dux blocking some punches.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gotovina can do to turn this around?
Gotovina tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gotovina's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
Dux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gotovina managing to block the knees to the body from Dux.
Gotovina scores with a shot to the side of Dux's head. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Gotovina fails to land.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gotovina blocks it with crossed arms.
Gotovina jumps guard but Dux turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gotovina goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gotovina misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gotovina scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gotovina scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Gotovina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Dux.
Gotovina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Gotovina has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotovina avoids the head kick by Dux.
Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Gotovina. Gotovina gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gotovina! But no joy.
Gotovina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Gotovina misses.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gotovina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux. #CL2#
Dux gets tackled into the cage by Gotovina. Gotovina maintains the clinch.
Dux prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gotovina is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Gotovina fails to land.
Gotovina works on Dux's body with a couple of short punches.
Gotovina lands a body shot.
Dux gets through Gotovina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Gotovina blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Dux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Gotovina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gotovina closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away.
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!
Gotovina throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Gotovina connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice takedown defense from Dux. No joy for Gotovina on that attempt.
Gotovina is breathing heavily.
Dux takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dux uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotovina shoots in for a takedown but Dux shows good takedown defense.
Dux lands a nice looking body shot.
Dux tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux lands a lovely overhand right.
Dux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotovina misses with a body kick.
Gotovina swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux tries to counter by clinching up but Gotovina breaks away and moves out of range.
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 Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Dux moves away and avoids it.
Dux ducks right into an uppercut from Gotovina.
Gotovina blocks a head kick by Dux.
Dux scores with a jab. Gotovina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dux works the jab nicely.
Dux punishes Gotovina's body with a nice straight punch.
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gotovina on the side of the head.
Gotovina misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gotovina misses with a head kick.
Dux throws a quick counter head kick but Gotovina was just out of range.
Dux misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Dux closes the distance and pushes Gotovina back into the cage.
Dux is leaning against Gotovina and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dux throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gotovina blocks it with crossed arms.
Gotovina tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gotovina.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gotovina tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Gotovina back against the cage.
Dux lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gotovina swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Gotovina fails to land.
Gotovina misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux tries to work over Gotovina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gotovina tries to pull guard but Dux holds him up against the cage and eventually Gotovina drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Gotovina - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Gotovina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gotovina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Dux pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gotovina back to the cage. Dux follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Gotovina moves out of range easily.
Dux slips under a jab.
Dux jabs at Gotovina's body.
Dux moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
Dux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gotovina circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Gotovina lunges at Dux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dux's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux scores with a punch to the head.
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gotovina on the side of the head.
Dux throws a series of punches but Gotovina moves out of range.
Gotovina throws a head kick but Dux moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dux. Dux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gotovina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dux tries to clinch up but Gotovina circles away and keeps his distance.
Dux scores with a sloppy right hand. Gotovina should have avoided that one.
Dux lands a head kick!
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gotovina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotovina moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gotovina throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Gotovina getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gotovina misses with a kick to the body
and Dux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Gotovina on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dux catches Gotovina with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Dux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gotovina missing with a left hand there. Dux was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Dux slips the punch.
Gotovina has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dux.
Dux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotovina's hands.
Dux throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Dux has managed to clinch.
Gotovina swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Gotovina has Dux 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 Dux tumbling to the mat - Gotovina dives into Dux's guard.#ES#
Dux is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gotovina presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux landing knees to the body.
Gotovina doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gotovina on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ante Gotovina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux missing with knees to the body.
Gotovina tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux lands a nice knee to the body.
Gotovina misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gotovina lands a right hand.
Gotovina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dux pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Dux pushes Gotovina up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dux has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!
Frank Dux decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 44
Date: Aug 19, 2016

#R1#
Stone swings for the body but Gotovina moves out of range.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gotovina doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Stone coming out on top.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gotovina doesn't seem bothered though.
Stone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Stone lands a lovely overhand right.
Stone looks to land a right hand but Gotovina moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gotovina on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone moves out of range as Gotovina throws a body kick.
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stone.
Gotovina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Stone misses with a looping right.
Stone digs a good hook to Gotovina's body.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Gotovina takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick misses from Gotovina.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone takes one on the button.
Stone connects with the punch.
Gotovina throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stone moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stone cracks a nice hook into Gotovina's ribs.
A lazy left from Gotovina finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone moves away from the strike by Gotovina. #T2#
Gotovina with a nice cross.
Stone throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Stone finds it's way through Gotovina's defenses.
Stone lands a nice hook to Gotovina's body. Gotovina takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Gotovina misses the target.
Stone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gotovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Gotovina was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gotovina lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but Gotovina is just out of range.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Gotovina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stone.
Stone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gotovina throws a hook but Stone avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Gotovina. That snapped Stone's head back.
Good shot there by Stone.#ROC2#
Gotovina is rocked!
Gotovina fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gotovina ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone lands with a hook. Gotovina tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oh Gotovina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Stone.
Gotovina seems to have got his legs back now.#CL#
Gotovina moves into range and clinches up with Stone.
Come on Stone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC#
Gotovina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Gotovina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stone connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Gotovina shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gotovina showed some decent athleticism there.
Gotovina wants to pass the guard but Stone is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gotovina thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gotovina wants to pass to mount but Stone is defending the position.
Stone is refusing to be controlled, as Gotovina sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Stone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Gotovina closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
Gotovina drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gotovina breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gotovina takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a sloppy head kick
and Stone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Stone.#T1##TD#
Gotovina throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gotovina is in Stone's guard.
Stone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gotovina stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.
Gotovina throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.
Gotovina trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Gotovina is fighting to break Stone's control of his arms but Stone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gotovina lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
Gotovina in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gotovina with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gotovina postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gotovina throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gotovina looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Gotovina drops back looking for a leg! Stone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Stone manages to kick Gotovina off! Gotovina jumps back into Stone's guard.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gotovina connects with a looping right hand. #T3#
Stone throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Stone slips a jab from Gotovina.
Stone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gotovina lands a high kick! #CUT#
It looks like Hans Stone has been cut.#TD#
Gotovina is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stone's half guard.
Gotovina is trying to control. Stone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gotovina lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Stone is rocked!
Gotovina is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone is still in real trouble! Can Gotovina finish him?
Gotovina lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Stone quite badly. Stone pulls Gotovina in close trying to recover. Gotovina postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Stone on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Stone doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
A very excited looking Ante Gotovina made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CCR 40
Date: Jul 22, 2016

#R1#
Gomez misses with a right hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
Gotovina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gotovina connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Gomez scores with a four punch combination!
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotovina throws a head kick that half lands.
Gomez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Gotovina lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez lands a nice looking body shot.
Gotovina works Gomez's body with a nice hook.
Gotovina misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Gomez.
We've been hearing reports that Gomez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gotovina showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gomez.
Gotovina looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina slips a jab and a cross from Gomez.
Gomez throws a nice looking combination but Gotovina bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gomez misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Gotovina catches Gomez right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Gomez. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez throws a right hand that Gotovina ducks under and follows up with a left that Gotovina also avoids with ease.
Gomez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gomez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Gomez does no damage.
Gotovina throws a sloppy head kick and Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez misses with a two punch combination.
Gomez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy right hand. Gomez should have avoided that one.
Gomez misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Gomez misses the shot to the body.
Gomez walks straight into a right hand from Gotovina - that's dropped him! Gotovina jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Gomez from any more punishment! Gomez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). 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.
The defeated Tito Gomez had this to say: 'I am just initiating my career. Remember my name! I will be a top fighter in the near future!'.

Event: CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gotovina throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Hribik's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Gotovina dives in looking to finish as Hribik flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Gotovina's strikes! Gotovina is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Hribik's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Hribik was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016

#R1#
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Gotovina has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Oliveira is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD2#
Gotovina has clasped his hands together around Oliveira's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira tries to buck Gotovina off but Gotovina is having none of it.
Gotovina lands a nice forearm strike.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Gotovina keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gotovina tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gotovina scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.#ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!#T1#
Gotovina landing a few strikes.
Oh Oliveira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A big shot lands for Gotovina! That's hurt Oliveira! Will he recover? Gotovina fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ante Gotovina!
Our winner, Ante Gotovina, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Gotovina connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Kessler.
Gotovina takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kessler misses with a kick to the body.
And Gotovina counters with a quick kick to the body but Kessler blocks it.
Kessler scores with a jab. Gotovina acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gotovina gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kessler.
Kessler scores with a punch to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kessler.
Gotovina uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
Kessler lands a jab to Gotovina's midsection.
Kessler moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Kessler tenderised Gotovina's leg. Gotovina is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kessler.
Kessler connects with a leg kick. Gotovina looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jack Kessler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kessler throws a body kick that misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kessler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kessler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gotovina as he avoids it easily.
Gotovina is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gotovina's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Kessler.
Kessler lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kessler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kessler.
Kessler connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kessler. Gotovina shrugs it off though.
Kessler dodges the punch combination from Gotovina.
Kessler connects with a looping right hand.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Kessler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kessler cracks Gotovina with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A cross from Kessler lands.
Kessler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gotovina's sensitive parts.
Kessler throws a good cross that connects. #ROC2#
Gotovina is rocked!
Kessler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gotovina is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kessler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Kessler lands a jab to the nose.
Oh Gotovina is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kessler is looking to slow Gotovina down with leg kicks.
Gotovina seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Kessler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gotovina looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kessler advances to half guard.
Gotovina wants to control but Kessler is keeping busy.
Gotovina is breathing heavily.
Kessler lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kessler lands strikes from half guard.
Gotovina is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kessler scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kessler blocks the strikes from Gotovina.
Kessler working over Gotovina with some ground and pound. Gotovina looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gotovina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kessler on the ground.#T4#
Kessler is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gotovina is trying to stand up here but Kessler is controlling him well.
Kessler is nestled in close to Gotovina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kessler seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kessler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kessler is nestled in close to Gotovina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kessler stops Gotovina from getting back to his feet.
Kessler is keen to just control but Gotovina is a slippery customer.
Kessler stalling.
Gotovina desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Kessler dominated 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.
#R2##KD2#
Kessler drops Gotovina with a big left hand and mounts him. Gotovina is in big trouble!
Gotovina is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kessler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gotovina tries to reverse the position but Kessler maintains control.
Kessler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kessler landing strikes from the mount and Gotovina is in trouble!
Kessler postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Gotovina badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Kessler around the waist but Kessler pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Kessler is the winner by TKO! Kessler jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Kessler!
Our winner, Jack Kessler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ROV 71
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ringo. Ringo obviously looking to wear him down.
Gotovina definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gotovina misses with a head kick.
Ringo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Gotovina closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gotovina tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gotovina is working hard here to advance position.
Ringo is looking to regain half guard here but Gotovina keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ringo keeps working.
Ringo is trying to control Gotovina's posture but Gotovina avoids it. #T1#
Ringo tries to buck Gotovina off but Gotovina is having none of it.
Ringo manages to get back to half guard.
Ringo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gotovina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gotovina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gotovina trying to control from half guard but Ringo is working away. #SUB#
Gotovina is looking for a kimura but Ringo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gotovina to get the leverage. #SUB#
Gotovina seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ringo is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ante Gotovina!

Event: ROV 68
Date: Apr 20, 2016

#R1#
Stanley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gotovina counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Gotovina.
Stanley wants to clinch but Gotovina slips to the side
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina scores with a jab to the head.
Stanley seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Stanley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Gotovina finds it's way through Stanley's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Stanley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Stanley takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanley lands a nice uppercut.
Gotovina wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stanley misses with the head strike.
Stanley prevents Gotovina from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Stanley pushes Gotovina back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Stanley on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Stanley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Gotovina has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stanley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gotovina's efforts to push away.
Stanley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stanley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gotovina backwards.
Gotovina looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#KD#
Stanley drops Gotovina onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Gotovina is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Gotovina is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanley throws a big uppercut that drops Gotovina! More strikes from Stanley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gotovina lies dazed against the ropes as Stanley celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Stanley!

Event: ROV 67
Date: Apr 09, 2016

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gotovina.
Funnie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funnie is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gotovina shoots in for a double leg but Funnie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Funnie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#TD2#
Gotovina closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Funnie's guard.
Gotovina throwing strikes but missing.
Gotovina trying to control the position from guard on top but Funnie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funnie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is fighting to break Funnie's control of his arms but Funnie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Gotovina throws a big elbow that misses.
Funnie is pulling down on Gotovina's head. It's preventing any offense from Gotovina, at least for the moment.
Funnie trying to control the position.
Funnie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gotovina is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gotovina postures up.
Funnie keeping moving, preventing Gotovina from controlling successfully.
Funnie on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Funnie tries to get out of the position.
Gotovina throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Funnie trying to keep a closed guard but Gotovina is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Funnie throws a leg kick which misses Gotovina's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotovina tries to avoid it.
Funnie throws a leg kick which misses Gotovina's front leg but catches the back leg as Gotovina tries to avoid it.
Gotovina tries for a takedown but Funnie circles away easily
and Funnie counters with a left to the body.
Doug Funnie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ante Gotovina.
Gotovina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL#
Funnie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gotovina wants a takedown.
Funnie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gotovina.
Funnie lands a nice shot to the body.
Gotovina looks winded!#T3#
Funnie lands a left hand.
Funnie lands a left hand.
Funnie scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Funnie - that landed with a thud.
Funnie lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Funnie.
Funnie works on Gotovina's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Funnie.
Funnie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Funnie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gotovina backwards.
Gotovina goes for a takedown attempt but Funnie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Funnie circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Gotovina tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Funnie wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doug Funnie!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016

#R1#
Gotovina falls off balance throwing a combination
and Victorio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gotovina thinking.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Victorio connects with a nice looking jab.
Victorio misses with a takedown attempt
and Gotovina cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gotovina misses with a few strikes there.
Gotovina misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gotovina fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Victorio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gotovina pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Victorio changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Victorio drops Gotovina with a beautiful combination! Gotovina stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Victorio is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gotovina is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Ante Gotovina has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gotovina is aggressively charging in as Victorio backs up avoiding any damage. Victorio tosses out a jab and Gotovina runs right into it face first! Gotovina is out cold! Victorio dropped down on all fours and is barking in Gotovina's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Victorio!
Jonny Victorio gave a mention to $30 items in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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