Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 26 : Fedetenko vs Face
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Ghiotto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanitario drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ghiotto sprawls and moves away.
Sanitario jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Sanitario scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Sanitario controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanitario is fighting to break Ghiotto's control of his arms but Ghiotto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanitario.
Ghiotto is trying to keep Sanitario in close. #T1#
Sanitario is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghiotto has wrist control.
Sanitario throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Ghiotto is adopting a defensive guard.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanitario wants to control from the top but Ghiotto keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sanitario works over Ghiotto with some ground and pound from guard.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sanitario landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghiotto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanitario trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanitario tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghiotto is retaining full guard.
Sanitario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sanitario might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanitario working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sanitario trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ghiotto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sanitario trying to control but Ghiotto is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ghiotto has control of Sanitario's left arm, preventing Sanitario from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto stuns Sanitario with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanitario.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Sanitario trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Ghiotto is holding Sanitario down, trying to stall.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanitario working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sanitario has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ghiotto goes for a double leg but Sanitario avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sanitario continues to drive forward.
Ghiotto throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ghiotto napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanitario is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghiotto can do to turn this around?
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario postures up.
Sanitario cracks Ghiotto with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sanitario lands some shots froms side control.
Sanitario in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanitario trying to control the position but Ghiotto is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanitario is working Ghiotto over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Sanitario throws an elbow but Ghiotto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sanitario connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ghiotto some visible discomfort.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Ghiotto is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sanitario connects with a decent elbow.
Sanitario working away.
Ghiotto managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sanitario.
Sanitario is working Ghiotto over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
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Sanitario throws an elbow but Ghiotto slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it.
Sanitario lands a few punches from side control.
Sanitario working the head and body with strikes.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
An elbow from Sanitario crashes against the mat. #T3#
Sanitario trying to control the action but Ghiotto is working from the bottom.
Sanitario working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanitario working away.
The strikes coming from Sanitario are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sanitario working away.
Sanitario is trying to ground and pound but Ghiotto uses the momentary lack of control by Sanitario to regain half guard.
Sanitario is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ghiotto is trying to maintain the position but Sanitario is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanitario wants to pass the guard but Ghiotto is defending well.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanitario is keen to just control but Ghiotto is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanitario thows a huge punch but Ghiotto dodges it nicely.
Barnabus Sanitario overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Sanitario seems content to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barnabus Sanitario dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.#TD#
Sanitario closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sanitario lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghiotto controls Sanitario momentarily but Sanitario frees himself.
Sanitario tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghiotto is retaining full guard.
Sanitario wants to control from the top but Ghiotto keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully.
Sanitario wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Sanitario controlling the position.
Ghiotto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanitario wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully.
Sanitario is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghiotto won't allow Sanitario to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto 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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Sanitario gets a takedown into half guard.
Sanitario throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanitario is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanitario in particular looking to stall.
Sanitario tries to pass to full mount but Ghiotto defends it.
Ghiotto wants to control but Sanitario is keeping busy. #T3#
Sanitario keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ghiotto keeping control of the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ghiotto is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanitario uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghiotto.
Sanitario changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sanitario was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ghiotto is trying to control Sanitario's posture but Sanitario avoids it. #T4#
Sanitario creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ground and pound from Sanitario seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ghiotto is not content to let Sanitario control the position.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario in side control, throwing shots but Ghiotto defends.
Barnabus Sanitario is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Ghiotto struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barnabus Sanitario showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanitario, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barnabus Sanitario!
Barnabus Sanitario took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just want to be clean'.

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Ghiotto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Ghiotto blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith stops Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghiotto's head. #T1#
Smith throwing shots but Ghiotto is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #ES#
Ghiotto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghiotto dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A short right from Ghiotto on the inside.
Ghiotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith throws a strike but Ghiotto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Smith looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith pulls Ghiotto in to control the position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Ghiotto is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Ghiotto wants to stand but Smith has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ghiotto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Smith fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ghiotto to the ground. Smith is now in Ghiotto's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith stops Ghiotto from standing up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghiotto works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.#TD2#
Smith gets the takedown into side control.
Ghiotto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
Smith throwing strikes but Ghiotto manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Smith gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghiotto tries to stand and escape but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dylan Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Dylan Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ghiotto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith prevents Ghiotto from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Ghiotto blocks nicely.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ghiotto shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Ghiotto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ghiotto was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ghiotto working away.
Smith tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto postures up.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith is holding Ghiotto down, trying to stall.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SU#
Ghiotto decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghiotto is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Smith asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ghiotto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Sloppy strikes there by Smith.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghiotto sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith throws a strike aimed at the side of Ghiotto's head but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with punches from side control.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghiotto controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ghiotto defending against the ground and pound.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ghiotto works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Ghiotto avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghiotto's head.
Smith won't allow Ghiotto to get back to his feet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Smith scores with a takedown into Ghiotto's guard.
Ghiotto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith with the ground and pound but Ghiotto regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ghiotto to regain full guard.
Ghiotto keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Ghiotto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Ghiotto!#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to control but Ghiotto passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Smith tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.
Ghiotto lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T2#
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Smith tries to control the position but Ghiotto now has his back.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Smith tries to escape the position.
Good control from Ghiotto.
Smith is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ghiotto has managed to slip his arm under Smith's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Ghiotto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriele Ghiotto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Acerbi jabs Ghiotto to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Acerbi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Acerbi.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Acerbi wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment.
Acerbi has a closed guard, preventing Ghiotto from standing up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into side control.
Acerbi is trying to work for a sweep but Ghiotto has mounted him!#T1#
Acerbi wants to control but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Acerbi tries to reverse the position but Ghiotto maintains control.
Acerbi tries to improve his position but instead Ghiotto has taken his back!
Acerbi tries to escape the position.
Our spies down at at The Jungle Room inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Acerbi trying to control the hands but Ghiotto won't let him. #T2#
Acerbi rolls, trying to escape but Ghiotto keeps control of the position.
Acerbi rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Acerbi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Acerbi.
Acerbi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ghiotto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ghiotto passes into half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi is controlling the position. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily. #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.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto wants to stand up but Acerbi has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ghiotto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Acerbi misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Ghiotto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Acerbi did well to prevent Ghiotto getting side control.#SUB#
Acerbi actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Acerbi looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up. #SUB#
Acerbi looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Ghiotto pushes past his half guard into mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi is trying to escape the mount. #T1##SU2#
Ghiotto get's back to his feet.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Acerbi sprawls well. Acerbi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt.
Acerbi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Panfilo Acerbi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghiotto doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Acerbi to counter with a crisp jab.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
Ghiotto shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Acerbi counters with a right hand to the body.
Acerbi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghiotto is breathing heavily.
Ghiotto takes a jab right on the kisser.
A slapping body kick lands there for Acerbi.
Acerbi with a nice calf kick.#TD2#
Acerbi gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Acerbi manages to retain guard.#T2##SUB#
Acerbi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ghiotto has picked Acerbi up and slammed him! Acerbi can't keep hold of the triangle and Ghiotto manages to pass to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Acerbi is looking for a sweep.
Ghiotto working away.
Acerbi tries to bench press Ghiotto off him but Ghiotto keeps the position.
Acerbi manages to get back to half guard.
Acerbi wants to get back to full guard but Ghiotto has mounted him!
Acerbi is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghiotto has a good base and remains in mount.
Acerbi wants to hold on but Ghiotto pushes him away.
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Acerbi tries to hold on but Ghiotto postures up.#T3#
Ghiotto wants to get back to his feet but Acerbi is holding on tight.
Ghiotto avoids the attempt from Acerbi to control.
Ghiotto is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Acerbi working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi is working hard here to advance position.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Acerbi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Acerbi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Ghiotto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Acerbi pinned against the cage. Acerbi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriele Ghiotto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Acerbi lands a nice hook to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Acerbi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghiotto.
Acerbi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghiotto.
Acerbi tests Ghiotto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Acerbi scores with a hook to the body. Ghiotto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Acerbi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ghiotto.
Acerbi leaves Ghiotto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Acerbi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Panfilo Acerbi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriele Ghiotto.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Acerbi throws a series of punches but Ghiotto moves out of range.
Ghiotto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghiotto moves out of range as Acerbi strikes.
Ghiotto misses with a takedown
and Acerbi counters with a series of strikes. Ghiotto will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##TD2#
Ghiotto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Acerbi on his heels. He'll look to pass Acerbi's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Acerbi working for a triangle but Ghiotto defends it easily.
Acerbi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to get up but he can't break Acerbi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Acerbi is looking for a triangle here but Ghiotto uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Acerbi tries to buck Ghiotto off but Ghiotto is having none of it.#T2#
Acerbi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ghiotto's best efforts.
Acerbi has a hand on Ghiotto's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Ghiotto takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Acerbi is looking to improve his position but Ghiotto isn't that keen on the idea.
Acerbi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to stand but Acerbi has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Acerbi trying to hold on to Ghiotto's head to control him but Ghiotto postures up.
It looks like Ghiotto is going to stand back up.
Acerbi is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ghiotto tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Acerbi.
Acerbi manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Acerbi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ghiotto stacks Acerbi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ghiotto!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Acerbi tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ghiotto presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Panfilo Acerbi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMAHKI 49
Date: May 19, 2023

#R1#
Ghiotto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne scores with a jab to the head.
Hawthorne throws a big shot that misses.
Ghiotto has a takedown stuffed.
Hawthorne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hawthorne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghiotto looks to land a left hand but Hawthorne moved out of range nicely.
Hawthorne connects with a jab.#TD#
Ghiotto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hawthorne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ghiotto tries for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ghiotto off and has taken his back!
Ghiotto tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ghiotto can't escape the position.
Hawthorne can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ghiotto is looking to escape.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T1#
Hawthorne looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hawthorne tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ghiotto is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawthorne has a good base and remains in mount.
Hawthorne is stalling here but it's allowed Ghiotto to get half guard.
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne tries to stand and escape but Ghiotto is controlling the position.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne postures up. #T2#
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghiotto is working hard here to advance position.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Hawthorne is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hawthorne throws a lazy right hand but Ghiotto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawthorne stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghiotto. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Hawthorne takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghiotto looks to land a combination but Hawthorne avoids it well.
Ghiotto connects with a right hand. Hawthorne shakes it off.
A cross from Hawthorne lands.
Hawthorne stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghiotto lands an overhand right.
Ghiotto has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hawthorne finds it's way round the side to connect with Ghiotto's head.
Hawthorne avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Ghiotto looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawthorne is just out of range.
Hawthorne throws a hook but Ghiotto blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Hawthorne misses #TD#
and Ghiotto counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawthorne is refusing to be controlled, as Ghiotto sits in half guard.
Ghiotto perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Ghiotto wants to take a breather but Hawthorne is having none of it. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a kimura but Hawthorne is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawthorne is looking to escape.#SUB#
Ghiotto wants to work for an arm triangle but Hawthorne is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hawthorne is trying to stand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghiotto. Hawthorne does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Morello Hawthorne will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hawthorne misses with a looping right.
Hawthorne stalks Ghiotto and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ghiotto's face. Ghiotto staggers backwards, shaken.
Ghiotto swings for the body but Hawthorne moves out of range.
Morello Hawthorne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawthorne throws a jab when Ghiotto was well out of range.#TD#
Ghiotto throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hawthorne was covering up waiting for the punch and Ghiotto finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hawthorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hawthorne working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ghiotto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ghiotto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Ghiotto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghiotto engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawthorne throws a head kick that misses.
Ghiotto cracks Hawthorne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ghiotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Hawthorne releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghiotto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD#
Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown into Hawthorne's guard.
Ghiotto won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom. #T2#
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hawthorne being controlled here, momentarily.
Hawthorne wants to stand and escape but Ghiotto is having none of it.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Ghiotto tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hawthorne is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ghiotto checks a leg kick.
Morello Hawthorne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Ghiotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hawthorne throws a series of strikes that have Ghiotto backpedaling. #TD#
Ghiotto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hawthorne is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto stalling away here and it's allowed Hawthorne to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne is looking to stand up but Ghiotto isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghiotto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hawthorne 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.
Ghiotto prevents Hawthorne from escaping the position.#SUB#
Ghiotto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ghiotto tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hawthorne is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriele Ghiotto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Ghiotto moves away from the strike by Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that Ghiotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghiotto also avoids with ease.
Hawthorne throws a right hand that Ghiotto ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghiotto also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Hawthorne.
Ghiotto goes for a double leg but Hawthorne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawthorne continues to drive forward.
Hawthorne looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Hawthorne blocks it.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Ghiotto.
Hawthorne pushes Ghiotto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hawthorne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hawthorne looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghiotto blocks an elbow strike.
Ghiotto lands with a light punch inside.
Ghiotto working aggressively here.
Hawthorne lands an uppercut.
Hawthorne misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne blocks a body shot from Ghiotto. #TD#
Ghiotto successfully pulls guard.
Hawthorne wanted to stand there but Ghiotto had control of the position.
Ghiotto working a defensive guard but Hawthorne passes into half guard. #T1#
Ghiotto wants to sweep but Hawthorne has passed to side control!
Ghiotto tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hawthorne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hawthorne tries to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his head.
Ghiotto is trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his arm.
Ghiotto wants to control but Hawthorne postures up.
Ghiotto is looking to reverse the position.
Hawthorne wants to stand but Ghiotto is controlling his arm.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ghiotto is trying to control Hawthorne's posture but Hawthorne avoids it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A right-left combo lands from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hawthorne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ghiotto ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hawthorne throws a series of punches but Ghiotto avoids them all with ease.
Hawthorne misses with a body shot. #TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghiotto lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne is looking to stand back up but Ghiotto counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Hawthorne.
Ghiotto stops Hawthorne from getting back to his feet. #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.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawthorne tries to land a leg kick but Ghiotto saw it coming and moves away.
Hawthorne tries a head kick but it misses.
Ghiotto stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawthorne.
Hawthorne looks to land a combination but Ghiotto avoids it well.
Ghiotto tries to counter with a takedown but Hawthorne is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawthorne. Ghiotto does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hawthorne to the mat! Hawthorne manages to get full guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Hawthorne is working from the bottom.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Ghiotto tries to pass.
Ghiotto won't allow Hawthorne to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Morello Hawthorne really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A jab from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Ghiotto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hawthorne!
Hawthorne is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghiotto asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is dominant here and he's now got Hawthorne's back!#SUB#
Hawthorne defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hawthorne is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ghiotto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Ghiotto has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Hawthorne preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto looking for the RNC.
Hawthorne is trying to stand back up.
Hawthorne is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ghiotto off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hawthorne looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ghiotto. #T2#
Hawthorne trying to get back to his feet but Ghiotto is in full control for now. #SUB#
Hawthorne is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for the choke from the back position but Hawthorne is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Ghiotto looking for the choke but no joy.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Hawthorne showing good submission defense here.
Hawthorne is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Ghiotto working for a choke but Hawthorne is defending well.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ghiotto's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto had his way with Morello Hawthorne in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Hawthorne misses the jab.
Hawthorne misses with a low kick as Ghiotto jumps back.
Ghiotto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hawthorne throws a leg kick which misses Ghiotto's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghiotto tries to avoid it.
Ghiotto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Hawthorne gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Hawthorne manages to retain guard.
Ghiotto prevents Hawthorne from getting back to his feet.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto stops Hawthorne from standing up.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne wants to stand and escape but Ghiotto is having none of it. #T1#
Hawthorne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghiotto is one step ahead there.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Hawthorne keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hawthorne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Hawthorne moves out of range.
As Ghiotto backs off Hawthorne throws a huge counter combo but Ghiotto manages to avoid it all.
Ghiotto looks for a takedown but Hawthorne sprawls well.
Ghiotto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawthorne.
Ghiotto blocks a jab.
Ghiotto fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriele Ghiotto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawthorne throws a looping overhand right but Ghiotto ducks down to avoid it. #T2##TD#
Ghiotto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ghiotto trying to control from half guard but Hawthorne is working away.
Hawthorne looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ghiotto passes to full mount! #SUB#
Ghiotto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Hawthorne turns into him and now he's in Ghiotto's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawthorne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghiotto is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Ghiotto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghiotto managing to control the position.
Hawthorne has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghiotto is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghiotto is controlling Hawthorne's posture.
Ghiotto trying to keep a closed guard but Hawthorne is proving a slippery customer.
Ghiotto wants to control the position but Hawthorne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Hawthorne seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghiotto trying to hold on to Hawthorne's head to control him but Hawthorne postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Morello Hawthorne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hawthorne 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 47:48
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morello Hawthorne!
Morello Hawthorne is the new bantamweight champion!

Event: MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
Rurik throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik misses with a body shot.
Rurik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto lunges at Rurik with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rurik's hand.
Ghiotto staying out of range there.
Ghiotto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rurik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghiotto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rurik at a distance.
A jab lands there for Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ghiotto lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Ghiotto darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rurik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Ghiotto seems to be working for a kimura but Rurik defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rurik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghiotto controlling the pace.
Rurik wants to control but Ghiotto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ghiotto slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Ghiotto is working for a submission of some sort.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it.
Rurik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghiotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ghiotto is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto seems to be looking for submissions.
Rurik is looking for a sweep. Ghiotto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rurik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto dominated that round.
That's time! Ghiotto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rurik throws a hook but Ghiotto avoids it easily.#TD#
Rurik gets caught flat footed, as Ghiotto shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rurik can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghiotto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gabriele Ghiotto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rurik controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ghiotto wants to take a breather but Rurik is having none of it. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto trying to mount his opponent but Rurik defends it. #SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto.
Rurik preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ghiotto trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Ghiotto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rurik sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Ghiotto is looking to advance position but Rurik won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghiotto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rurik keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rurik can do to turn this around?
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rurik motions for Ghiotto to come forward. Rurik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ghiotto lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Rurik misses. #T4#
Ghiotto fails to land the takedown.
Yaroslav Rurik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rurik is looking to land body kicks.
Ghiotto jabs at Rurik's body.
Rurik looks to land a body kick but Ghiotto moved away.
Ghiotto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rurik circles away.
Ghiotto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rurik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto misses with a double jab
and Rurik counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghiotto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghiotto misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yaroslav Rurik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ghiotto dodges the punch combination from Rurik.
Ghiotto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rurik.
A big right from Rurik misses.
Rurik looks to land a left hand but Ghiotto moved out of range nicely.
Ghiotto works Rurik's body with a nice hook.
Rurik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto scores with the left hand. Rurik knows he should have avoided that one.
Rurik lands a body shot.
Ghiotto lands a jab to Rurik's midsection.
Rurik misses with the combination. #T1#
Ghiotto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rurik.
Rurik needs to keep his hands up - Ghiotto had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Ghiotto.
Yaroslav Rurik seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD#
Ghiotto fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rurik sprawls well initially but Ghiotto persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but Rurik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghiotto to get the leverage.
Rurik is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rurik defends it well.
Ghiotto is trying to control. Rurik wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rurik is controlling Ghiotto's trapped leg to prevent Ghiotto from advancing to side control.
Rurik is refusing to be controlled, as Ghiotto sits in half guard.
Ghiotto is taking a breather. Rurik 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.#SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to work for a kimura but Rurik is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rurik is defending against the submission attempts here by Ghiotto. #SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rurik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rurik trying to control the position here.
Rurik keeping moving, preventing Ghiotto from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rurik slips a straight right by Ghiotto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Ghiotto clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rurik.
Ghiotto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rurik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rurik throws out a loose jab but Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghiotto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rurik manages to avoid it.
Rurik looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rurik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Ghiotto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghiotto moves out of range of the body kick.
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.#CL#
Ghiotto rushes Rurik and presses him up against the cage.
Ghiotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik blocks a body shot from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto throws a head punch that misses.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rurik tries a body shot but Ghiotto blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rurik.
A right hook to the body lands for Rurik. #T1#
Rurik lands with a short shot to the head.
Rurik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghiotto's elbow.
Ghiotto can't find room to land a body shot as Rurik controls the action.
Rurik lands a right hand.
Rurik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ghiotto pushes Rurik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Rurik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rurik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rurik lands with a right hand.
Rurik misses with a hook. Ghiotto ducked under it nicely.
Ghiotto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rurik throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghiotto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rurik! But no joy.
Ghiotto slips under a jab.
Rurik connects with a right hand. Ghiotto shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghiotto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Rurik avoids the body shot from Ghiotto.
Rurik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Rurik's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto throws a jab but it's blocked by Rurik.
Ghiotto misses the jab.
It seemed like Rurik was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghiotto moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ghiotto.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Rurik throws a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rurik. That snapped Ghiotto's head back.
Rurik walks into a straight right hand from Ghiotto.#TD#
Ghiotto drives through with a takedown into Rurik's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghiotto won't allow Rurik to sweep him here. #T3#
Ghiotto trying to control the position from guard on top but Rurik is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Ghiotto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rurik looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rurik looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rurik! #REVB#
Ghiotto is looking to reverse the position.
Rurik content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rurik trying to control the position but Ghiotto is working away.
Ghiotto sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Ghiotto trying to hold on to Rurik's head to control him but Rurik postures up.
Rurik is controlling the pace.
Ghiotto wants to get back to full guard.
Ghiotto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Ghiotto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rurik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rurik 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yaroslav Rurik dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rurik.
Rurik throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ghiotto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rurik.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Rurik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rurik misses.
Ghiotto scores with a jab. Rurik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghiotto throws out a loose jab but Rurik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rurik replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ghiotto blocks it well.
Ghiotto darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rurik slips under a jab.
And Rurik responds with a good body kick, but Ghiotto manages to step out the way in time.
Rurik misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Ghiotto throws a body punch but Rurik moves out of range.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Ghiotto tries for a takedown but Rurik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rurik takes a swing at Ghiotto's ribcage but misses.
Ghiotto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rurik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rurik fails to land with a series of punches.
Rurik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Rurik gets caught napping as Ghiotto dives in and scores a takedown. Rurik manages to retain guard.
Ghiotto trying to control but Rurik is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Ghiotto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ghiotto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rurik wants to sweep here but Ghiotto controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Ghiotto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghiotto wants to control from the top but Rurik keeps moving.
Ghiotto advances position into side control!
Ghiotto wants to control but Rurik is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Ghiotto tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ghiotto has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Rurik is trying to improve his position.
Rurik can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Ghiotto is trying to get an arm triangle but Rurik is defending well.
Ghiotto is looking to take a break and control but Rurik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ghiotto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Ghiotto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rurik is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Ghiotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghiotto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto retains his bantamweight title!
Gabriele Ghiotto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: MMAHKI 37
Date: Mar 27, 2023

#R1#
Fana throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghiotto lands a lovely overhand right.
Fana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fana stuffs the takedown attempt from Ghiotto. Ghiotto gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Ghiotto shoots in and gets a takedown into Fana's guard.
Ghiotto slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Ghiotto 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghiotto is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Ghiotto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Ghiotto looking for a guillotine from mount but Fana is having none of it.
Ghiotto pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Ghiotto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fana turns into him and now he's in Ghiotto's guard.
Our spies down at at Invictus MMA inform us that Ghiotto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghiotto pulls Fana in close to his closed guard and prevents Fana from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Ghiotto is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fana is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Ghiotto working for a triangle but Fana defends it easily.
Fana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Fana is sitting in close to Ghiotto's body. Ghiotto has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fana is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fana is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ghiotto.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Gabriele Ghiotto, 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: MMAHKI 30
Date: Feb 26, 2023

#R1#
Mcintyre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghiotto lunges at Mcintyre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcintyre's hand.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto digs a good body shot into Mcintyre's ribs.
We've been informed that Mcintyre 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.
Mcintyre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghiotto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Mcintyre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mcintyre misses with a low kick.
Mcintyre throws a hook but Ghiotto blocks it.
Mcintyre walks into a stiff left hand from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto takes a swing at Mcintyre's ribcage but misses.
Mcintyre takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Ghiotto tries to keep at a distance but Mcintyre has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ghiotto digs a right hand into Mcintyre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mcintyre's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ghiotto.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghiotto lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghiotto.
A short uppercut from Ghiotto.
A short right from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands a body punch. #TD#
Ghiotto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ghiotto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Ghiotto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Ghiotto is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mcintyre frees his head nicely. Oh but Ghiotto has switched to an armbar! Mcintyre is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gabriele Ghiotto!
Gabriele Ghiotto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMAHKI 25
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Ghiotto misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Tacarante to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghiotto misses with a looping left.
Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tacarante.
Ghiotto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tacarante.
Gabriele Ghiotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto scores with a body shot.
Tacarante misses with a wild body shot.
Ghiotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Ghiotto forces Tacarante back against the cage and clinches.
Ghiotto working aggressively here.
Ghiotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Tacarante manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ghiotto trying to control but Tacarante is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto pushes down on Tacarante's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1#
Ghiotto tries to pass to full mount but Tacarante defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ghiotto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tacarante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ghiotto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Tacarante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghiotto pulls his head out easily.
Ghiotto stalling. #SUB#
Ghiotto is trying for a kimura here. Tacarante looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ghiotto wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriele Ghiotto!
A very excited looking Gabriele Ghiotto 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: MMAHKI 17
Date: Dec 24, 2022

#R1#
Ghiotto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL2#
Ghiotto has Buakaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghiotto digs a right hand into Buakaw's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Buakaw's gas tank.
Buakaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghiotto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buakaw misses with some punches.
Buakaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghiotto presses Buakaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghiotto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buakaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Buakaw can't find room to land a body shot as Ghiotto controls the action.
Ghiotto lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghiotto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghiotto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghiotto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ghiotto lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Buakaw fails to land.
Buakaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buakaw has a couple of punches blocked by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto gets through Buakaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Ghiotto.
A head punch on the inside from Buakaw fails to land. #BC#
Buakaw manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Ghiotto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghiotto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Ghiotto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ghiotto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buakaw backwards.
Ghiotto pushes Buakaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghiotto.
Ghiotto lands a right hand. #ROC2#Buakaw is rocked!
A body shot lands from Ghiotto.
Oh Buakaw is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ghiotto scores with a shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Ghiotto presses Buakaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buakaw is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Ghiotto jumps into guard, dragging Buakaw to the mat.
Buakaw seems to have got his legs back now.
Buakaw is fighting to break Ghiotto's control of his arms but Ghiotto is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Buakaw tries to free his leg and advance position but Ghiotto is retaining full guard.
Buakaw looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ghiotto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Buakaw should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Ghiotto has tightened it up now! Buakaw should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gabriele Ghiotto!
After winning the bout, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: MMAHKI 13
Date: Dec 02, 2022

#R1#
Gonshiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ghiotto tries to avoid it but Gonshiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ghiotto to the ground. Ghiotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghiotto misses the target.
Gonshiro swings widly with a right hand
and Ghiotto counters with a right hand to the body.
Gonshiro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ghiotto swivels and escapes.
Ghiotto slaps away a takedown attempt from Gonshiro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gabriele Ghiotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uchima Gonshiro.
Gonshiro shoots and misses
and Ghiotto counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Uchima Gonshiro has been cut.
Gonshiro shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ghiotto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Gonshiro is rocked!
Gonshiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ghiotto counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriele Ghiotto!
An out of breath Gabriele Ghiotto thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 07, 2022

#R1#
Ararrim doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghiotto circles away.
Ghiotto dips to his left and cracks Ararrim with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ararrim clinches up with Ghiotto and pushes him back against the cage.
Ghiotto throws a head punch that misses.
Ararrim swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghiotto uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ararrim creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ararrim.
Ararrim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghiotto wants to break free but Ararrim has control.
Ghiotto takes a shot to the head.
Ararrim misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghiotto misses with some punches.
Ararrim keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ghiotto's efforts to push away.
Ararrim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ararrim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghiotto tries to break free but Ararrim pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ararrim. #T1#
Ghiotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghiotto scores with a shot to the side of Ararrim's head.
Ghiotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ararrim.
Ararrim digs a right hand into Ghiotto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghiotto's gas tank.
Ghiotto misses with some punches.
Ghiotto dodges an elbow strike from Ararrim.
Ararrim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ghiotto prevents a body shot from Ararrim.
Ghiotto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghiotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Ghiotto.
Ararrim has Ghiotto pushed against the cage.
Ararrim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Ararrim on the inside.
Ararrim stalls.
Ghiotto blocking some punches.
Ararrim prevents a body shot from Ghiotto.
Come on Ararrim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ararrim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghiotto.#T2#
Ghiotto struggles to land a body shot inside as Ararrim controls his hands.
Ghiotto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghiotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ararrim lands with a light punch inside.
Ghiotto working hard to break the clinch.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Ararrim blocks it.
Ararrim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ararrim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A bit of stalling here from Ararrim.
Ghiotto working aggressively here.
Ghiotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ararrim.
Ararrim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghiotto backwards.
Ararrim has a couple of punches blocked by Ghiotto.
Ghiotto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghiotto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ararrim has him pressed against the cage.
Ararrim swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Ghiotto being controlled against the cage.
Ararrim creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ararrim is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ghiotto is defending well for now.
Ghiotto has a couple of punches blocked by Ararrim.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Ararrim blocks it.
Ghiotto tries to circle away but Ararrim has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Ararrim.
Ghiotto can't find room to land a body shot as Ararrim controls the action.
Ararrim working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Ghiotto as the two fighters clinch.
Ghiotto throws a head punch that misses.
Ararrim misses with a knee to the head.
Ararrim misses with some punches.
Ararrim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ghiotto avoids it.
Ararrim missing with knees to the body.
Ararrim tries to throw a body punch but Ghiotto avoids it by throwing Ararrim back against the cage.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Ararrim blocks it.
Ararrim blocks a body shot from Ghiotto. #T4#
Ghiotto misses with a punch to the body.
Ghiotto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghiotto lands an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ararrim throws an elbow but misses.
Ghiotto blocking some punches.
Ararrim throws an elbow but it misses.
Ararrim takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ararrim controlling the action here for a moment.
Ararrim misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ararrim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ararrim.
Ghiotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghiotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Ararrim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghiotto tries a body shot but Ararrim blocks it.
Ghiotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ararrim lands a left hand.
Ghiotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Napaaa Ararrim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ararrim tries to clinch up but Ghiotto circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghiotto lands a nice shot to the body.
Ararrim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Napaaa Ararrim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghiotto circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Ghiotto to counter with a crisp jab.
Ararrim tries to clinch up but Ghiotto circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ararrim fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Ghiotto wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ararrim tries to clinch up
letting Ghiotto counter with a right hand. #ROC#Ararrim is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Ararrim rushes Ghiotto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ghiotto works on Ararrim's body with a couple of short punches.
Ararrim throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ghiotto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ararrim backwards.
Ararrim is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghiotto finish him?
Ghiotto gets through Ararrim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ararrim lands with a light punch inside.
Ararrim keeps control of Ghiotto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghiotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghiotto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ararrim misses with a punch on the inside.
Ghiotto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ararrims head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ghiotto.
Ararrim blocking some punches.
Ghiotto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ghiotto throws a big uppercut that drops Ararrim! More strikes from Ghiotto and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ararrim lies dazed against the cage as Ghiotto celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriele Ghiotto!
During a confident post fight interview, Gabriele Ghiotto thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Napaaa Ararrim stepped up to the mic, saying '.5, .5, [7, 9, 7, 7, 6, 5]'.

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