Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: CFC 555
Date: May 20, 2023

#R1#
Leilua misses with a two punch combination.
Mazzolari misses with a hook
and Leilua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leilua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mazzolari lands with a shot to the body.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mazzolari with a jab.
A big left from Leilua misses.
A left and a right from Mazzolari both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Kai Leilua has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that Leilua ducks under and follows up with a left that Leilua also avoids with ease.
Leilua cracks Mazzolari with a good jab.
Leilua blocks a jab.
Leilua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua misses with a hook
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzolari's head.
Mazzolari throws an overhand right that lands on Leilua's shoulder, as Leilua tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzolari throws an off balance right hand
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Leilua scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazzolari digs a good body shot into Leilua's ribs.
Mazzolari avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
enabling Mazzolari to counter with a crisp jab.
Mazzolari wants to clinch up but Leilua keeps it at a distance.
Mazzolari throws out a loose jab but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leilua.
Leilua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari jabs Leilua right on the nose. Leilua blinks but takes it well.
Leilua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leilua connects with a single shot there.
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!
Leilua ducks under a wild hook from Mazzolari.
Leilua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Leilua scores with a decent looking hook.
Mazzolari uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leilua.
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Leilua lands a nice looking body shot.
Leilua throws a hook to the side of Mazzolari's head but Mazzolari sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leilua slips under a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Leilua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leilua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leilua.
A slow jab from Leilua misses its intended target.
Mazzolari swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mazzolari throws a body punch but Leilua moves out of range.
Leilua looks for the body kick but Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Mazzolari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leilua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leilua lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mazzolari will feel that in the morning.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mazzolari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mazzolari walks into a left hand.
Leilua misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
Leilua throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazzolari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Leilua misses.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.
Leilua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mazzolari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leilua was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with an uppercut. Mazzolari saw that one coming.
Mazzolari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazzolari throws a jab but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Leilua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mazzolari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mazzolari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari lands with an uppercut that bounces Leilua off the cage and back into range.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
A cross from Mazzolari lands.
Mazzolari misses the jab.
Leilua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzolari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leilua is looking to counter punch.#T4##CL2#
Mazzolari drives through and clinches with Leilua against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Mazzolari doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leilua's elbow.
Mazzolari misses with some punches.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leilua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mazzolari as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzolari misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paolo Mazzolari will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Kai Leilua is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazzolari throws a right hand that misses
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leilua manages to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mazzolari tries to clinch but Leilua is having none of it.
Mazzolari steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mazzolari in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mazzolari misses the shot to the body.
Leilua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leilua lands with an overhand left.
Leilua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazzolari appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Leilua will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazzolari slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leilua throws a shot to the body.
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!
Mazzolari throws a looping overhand right but Leilua ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Leilua's corner calls for a 1-2. Leilua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Leilua punishes Mazzolari's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Leilua misses with a looping left.
Leilua throws a combination that misses
and Leilua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leilua misses with an uppercut.
Mazzolari throws a big shot that misses.
Leilua catches Mazzolari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mazzolari throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzolari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leilua scores with a jab to the head.
Leilua is looking to land body kicks.
Leilua throws a looping overhand right but Mazzolari ducks down to avoid it.
Leilua tests Mazzolari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Leilua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Mazzolari moves into the clinch.
Mazzolari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari throws a head punch that misses.
Leilua looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Leilua misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Leilua's head.
Leilua misses with some punches. #BC#
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazzolari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mazzolari fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Leilua defending well as Mazzolari loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Leilua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Leilua moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzolari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua tests Mazzolari's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leilua swings for the body but Mazzolari moves out of range.
Leilua dodges the punch combination from Mazzolari.
Leilua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzolari works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzolari slips a jab and a cross from Leilua.
A left and a right from Leilua both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzolari looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Mazzolari misses its intended target. #T4#
A lazy left from Leilua finds it's target.
Leilua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leilua sizes up Mazzolari with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Leilua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Leilua swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazzolari lands with a good body shot.
Mazzolari gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leilua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch.
Mazzolari is looking to clinch but Leilua is avoiding it.
Jab by Mazzolari.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leilua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzolari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mazzolari throws a hook but Leilua blocks it.
Mazzolari takes a swing at Leilua's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Leilua dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kai Leilua's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Leilua misses with a left hand
and Mazzolari counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Leilua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leilua looks to land a combination but Mazzolari avoids it well.
A big right from Mazzolari misses.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Leilua misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazzolari misses with a body shot.
Leilua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mazzolari closes the distance but Leilua moves to the side
and Leilua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Mazzolari forces Leilua back against the cage and clinches.
Leilua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari has a couple of punches blocked by Leilua.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Leilua scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leilua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leilua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazzolari backwards.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua.
Leilua misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leilua backwards.
Leilua throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzolari.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzolari.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leilua.
Mazzolari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mazzolari swings wildly with an uppercut but Leilua uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leilua.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leilua misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzolari fails to land. #T2#
Leilua working aggressively here.
Leilua swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari misses with the head strike.
Mazzolari throws a punch but it's blocked by Leilua. #BC#
Leilua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leilua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazzolari misses with a looping left.
Mazzolari takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mazzolari misses with a lunging right hand
and Leilua counters with a nice uppercut.
Leilua misses with a kick to the body.
Mazzolari ducks under a wild hook from Leilua.
Mazzolari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leilua.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzolari misses the target.
Leilua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Mazzolari misses with a left hand
and Leilua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leilua clobbers Mazzolari with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Leilua moves away from the strike by Mazzolari.
Leilua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Leilua slips a jab from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari looks to land a left hand but Leilua moved out of range nicely.
Mazzolari keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body.
Leilua is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mazzolari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Leilua.
Leilua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mazzolari circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazzolari cracks Leilua with a good jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leilua misses with the combination.
Leilua connects with the punch.#T4#
Leilua connects with a body shot.
Mazzolari is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Leilua.
Leilua looks to land a right hand but Mazzolari moved out of range.
Mazzolari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leilua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mazzolari scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Leilua doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazzolari works Leilua's body with a nice hook.
Mazzolari throws a lazy right hand but Leilua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leilua takes a swing at Mazzolari's ribcage but misses.
Mazzolari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leilua.
Leilua throws a good cross that connects.
Mazzolari slips under a jab from Leilua.
Mazzolari misses with a hook.
Leilua throws a big counter combination but Mazzolari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzolari looks to throw the jab but Leilua is out of range.
Leilua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mazzolari throws out the jab.
Mazzolari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kai Leilua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Leilua 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kai Leilua!
After winning the bout, Kai Leilua thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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: AVKT 22: The End is Near…
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Varo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Varo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Mad Mike has Varo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mad Mike takes a shot to the head.
Mad Mike blocking some punches. #TD#
Varo pulls guard successfully.
Varo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mad Mike trying to control but Varo is working from the bottom.
Mad Mike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Varo trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varo 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.
Varo working a defensive guard here.
Mad Mike passes into half guard. #T1#
Varo manages to get to full guard.
Mad Mike pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Varo is keeping the position for now.
Varo trying to control the position.
Varo keeping moving, preventing Mad Mike from controlling successfully.
Mad Mike tries to free his leg and advance position but Varo is retaining full guard.
Varo has Mad Mike pulled in close to control his posture. #T2#
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.#SUB2#
Mad Mike 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. #SUB2#
Mad Mike postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Varo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mad Mike, into his guard. #REVR#
Mad Mike looking to control.
Varo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Mad Mike looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Mad Mike throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Varo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mad Mike works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Mad Mike working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Varo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Varo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mad Mike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Varo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Varo trying to control but Mad Mike is working from the bottom.
Mad Mike bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Varo's guard. #REVB#
Mad Mike trying to control the position from guard on top but Varo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varo is trying to keep Mad Mike in close. #T4#
Varo looking for a sweep. Not yet Varo, not yet.
Varo keeping moving, preventing Mad Mike from controlling successfully.
Varo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mad Mike is one step ahead there.
Mad Mike looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mad Mike is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Varo is on top in guard. #REVR#
Varo postures up in Mad Mike's guard and throws a big left but Mad Mike blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Varo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mad Mike pushes Varo up against the cage in a clinch.
Varo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mad Mike backwards.
Varo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#TD2#
Mad Mike gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Varo regains guard.
Varo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mad Mike passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Varo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Varo is looking to regain half guard here but Mad Mike keeps moving and retains side control.
Varo is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Mad Mike thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varo struggling a bit here.#T1#
Varo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Varo is squirming around, avoiding Mad Mike's attempts to control the action.
Varo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mad Mike can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Varo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mad Mike is stalling here but it's allowed Varo to get half guard.
Varo tries to get to full guard but Mad Mike has control of the leg. #T2#
Varo wants to control the action here but instead Mad Mike manages to pass to full mount!
Mad Mike looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mike Mad Mike has got the better of the ground game so far.
Varo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Varo throws an elbow that misses. Mad Mike uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Varo's guard. Nice move by Mad Mike!#REVB#
Varo is controlling Mad Mike's posture.
Varo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mad Mike looking to sit in guard and control but Varo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Mad Mike keeping moving, preventing Varo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Mad Mike has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Varo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Varo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Varo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Varo won't allow Mad Mike to sweep him here.
Varo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mad Mike's head.
Mad Mike keeping moving, preventing Varo from controlling successfully. #T4#
Varo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mad Mike 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.
Varo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Varo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Varo lands a couple of digs.
Mad Mike is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Varo preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Varo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mad Mike's head.
Mad Mike keeping moving, preventing Varo from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Mad Mike will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##CL2#
Mad Mike gets a clinch.
Varo lands with a left to the head.
Mad Mike has Varo pressed against the cage.
Varo scores with a shot to the side of Mad Mike's head.
Mad Mike misses with the head strike.
Varo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mad Mike tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Mad Mike has Varo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mad Mike pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Varo tumbling to the mat - Mad Mike dives into Varo's guard.#SUB#
Varo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mad Mike is aware though and is defending well.
Varo keeping moving, preventing Mad Mike from controlling successfully.
Varo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Varo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Mad Mike trying to control the position from guard on top but Varo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varo 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.
Mad Mike passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mad Mike wants to work for an arm triangle but Varo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mad Mike is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Varo sees it coming and defends easily.
Mad Mike stalling. #T2#
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.
Varo is not content to let Mad Mike control the position.#SUB2#
Varo is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mad Mike has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mad Mike pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Varo is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mad Mike!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Mad Mike!
Mike Mad Mike is the new bantamweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike Mad Mike made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: AVKT 20: Brutal Explosion
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Murray missing with a left hand there. Alampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alampi 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.
Alampi misses with a looping right.
Alampi lands a nice looking body shot.
Alampi cracks Murray with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alampi loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray misses with a hook. Alampi ducked under it nicely.
Alampi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Alampi gets control of Murray's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alampi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murray 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.
Alampi is controlling Murray's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alampi working a defensive guard here.
Alampi wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Murray is now in half guard. #T1#
Murray trying to advance position but Alampi counters by regaining guard.
Alampi looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
Alampi has a hand on Murray's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Murray takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Murray prevents Alampi from getting the reversal.
Murray controlling his opponent.
Alampi tries to hold on but Murray pushes him away. #T2#
Alampi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Murray is staying active.
Alampi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alampi tries to hold on but Murray postures up.
Murray manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alampi to take his back!
Alampi manages to reverse the position and now he's in Murray's guard. Nice work there by Alampi.
Murray wants to sweep but no luck.
Alampi trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
Murray looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Alampi preventing the sweep.
Alampi wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving. #SUB2#
Alampi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murray dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Alampi trying to keep a closed guard but Murray is proving a slippery customer.
Alampi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4##SUB2#
Murray got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alampi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murray has managed to get both his arms back between Alampi's legs - danger averted.
Alampi looking to control but Murray passes into half guard.
Murray seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Alampi has his hands clasped together around Murray's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Micah Murray 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#
Murray walks into a jab.
Alampi misses with a hook.#CL#
Alampi tries to keep at a distance but Murray has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alampi lands with a short shot to the head.
Alampi lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Murray successfully pulls guard.
Alampi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murray's guard. #SUB2#
Alampi 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.
Alampi controlling the action here.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alampi is trying to control the action in half guard but Murray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murray trying to hold on to Alampi's head to control him but Alampi postures up. #SUB2#
Alampi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murray has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alampi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murray knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Alampi seems to be working for a kimura but Murray defends the submission attempt.
Alampi uses his free foot to push down on Murray's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murray. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murray gets back to half guard.
Alampi is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Alampi is trying for a kimura here. Murray looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Alampi wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianluca Alampi!
Gianluca Alampi is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Gianluca Alampi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: KIFC 60
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1##CL#
Natta moves into range and clinches up with Dayton .
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natta pushes Dayton back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta being controlled here, momentarily.
Dayton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Natta's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton being controlled here momentarily.
Dayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Dayton 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.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dayton tries to free his leg and advance position but Natta is retaining full guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Dayton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Natta wants to get back to full guard but Dayton has mounted him!
Dayton looking to finish with strikes here!
Dayton dominating with strikes here.
Dayton lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton working Natta over with strikes here.
Natta gets back to half guard.
Natta tries to roll over but Dayton keeps him under control.
Natta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3#
Nice strikes from Dayton there.
Natta trying to control from the bottom.
Dayton tries to pass to full mount but Natta defends it.
Natta wants to sweep but Dayton has passed to side control!
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Dayton is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Dayton seems to be working for a kimura but Natta defends the submission attempt.
Dayton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Natta trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ground and pound from Dayton .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Natta misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Dayton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Natta looking to control.
Dayton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard.
Dayton is stalling here. Natta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dayton seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Natta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Natta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Natta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Natta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T1#
Dayton is looking for a sweep.
Natta trying to control the position but Dayton is working away.
Dayton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dayton is not content to let Natta control the position. #T2#
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.
Dayton is being controlled here.
Dayton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Natta is trying to get back to full guard.
Dayton is looking to advance position but Natta won't allow it.
Natta is pressing down on Dayton 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Dayton lands a couple of elbows.
Dayton trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dayton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway.
Natta can't do much from the bottom here.
Dayton tries to score with some ground and pound. Natta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Small Dayton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta tries to improve position but can't.
Dayton connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Natta some visible discomfort.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
Natta takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton staying calm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Natta darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Natta on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton cracks Natta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Natta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dayton off and has taken his back!
Dayton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Natta's guard. Nice work there by Dayton .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dayton throwing strikes but missing.
Natta working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dayton . #T1#
Natta keeping full guard, as Dayton tries to pass.
Dayton forces his way into half guard.
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Natta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Natta wants to control but Dayton is keeping busy. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Natta moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dayton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dayton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Natta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dayton passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Dayton controls the position.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Natta is not content to let Dayton control the position.
Natta gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta trying to control but Dayton postures up. #SUB2#
Dayton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Natta defends it well.
Natta moves into full guard.
Natta controls Dayton momentarily but Dayton frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL#
Natta darts in and clinches Dayton up against the cage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta trying to control the position.
Dayton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dayton passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta gets back to full guard.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #T1#
Natta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dayton controls the pace.
Dayton wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Dayton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Natta's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dayton uses his free foot to push down on Natta's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Natta.
Dayton postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Natta looks a forlorn figure.
Dayton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dayton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Natta hang on?#SUB2#
Dayton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Natta is now in Dayton 's guard. A big mistake from Dayton there, giving up the dominant position!
Dayton looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Dayton striking off his back but it's not causing Natta any problems.
Dayton 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.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Natta trying to control but Dayton is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dayton is on top in guard. #REVB#
Dayton wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving. #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.
Dayton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Natta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dayton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Dayton from controlling successfully.
Dayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is trying to keep Dayton in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Dayton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Natta misses with a jab to the body
and Dayton counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Natta drives through and clinches with Dayton against the cage.
Dayton missing with knees to the body.
Dayton can't break the clinch.
A short right from Natta on the inside.
Natta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dayton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Natta just stands there and leans against the cage.
Natta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dayton 's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dayton trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta working a defensive guard but Dayton manages to pass into side control anyway. #T1#
An elbow from Dayton crashes against the mat.
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton trying to control the action but Natta is working from the bottom.
Dayton wants to control for a moment but Natta uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Marco Natta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Natta works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Natta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control.
Dayton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Dayton trying to control the position but Natta is working away. #T3#
Natta regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Dayton winds up and cracks Natta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dayton is trying to control. Natta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dayton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Natta is trying to control but Dayton manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Natta throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Natta tries to hold on but Dayton pushes him away.
Dayton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dayton is landing with some decent strikes but Natta is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is desperately trying to improve his position but Dayton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dayton working the ground and pound effectively.
Dayton trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Small Dayton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dayton winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Small Dayton !
Small Dayton is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Small Dayton , 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 44
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Cusanno 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.#SUB2#
Cusanno avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Garcia seems keen to control Cusanno's posture.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet but Cusanno passes into half guard.
Garcia trying to control but Cusanno postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cusanno seems to be looking for submissions.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy. #T1#
Cusanno is pressing down on Garcia's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garcia is holding on for now.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Cusanno advancing to mount.
Cusanno is trying to control the action in half guard but Garcia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Cusanno is working for a submission of some sort.
Cusanno trying to control from half guard but Garcia is working away. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cusanno is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garcia is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cusanno looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Cusanno gets the takedown into side control.
Garcia tries to buck Cusanno off but Cusanno is having none of it.#SUB#
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garcia is trying to control Cusanno's posture but Cusanno avoids it. #T3#
Cusanno taking a breather here.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Cusanno keeps moving and retains side control.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Garcia is working away. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying to get an arm triangle but Garcia is defending well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Cusanno looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Garcia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but Cusanno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cusanno tries to clinch but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cusanno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cusanno lunges at Garcia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garcia's hand.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Garcia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a straight left.
Cusanno attempts a counter takedown but Garcia avoids it well and moves away.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Cusanno moves out of range.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cusanno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Garcia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cusanno to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Cusanno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garcia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusanno content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Cusanno pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cusanno passes into side control.
Cusanno is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Cusanno has control of an arm but Garcia manages to advance to Cusanno's back!#SUB2#
Cusanno showing good submission defense here.
Cusanno looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Cusanno is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Garcia has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Garcia is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cusanno knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cusanno for a finish.
Cusanno is trying to break free. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Garcia is riding his opponent, not letting Cusanno buck him off.
Cusanno prevents Garcia from getting a body triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cusanno defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cusanno just trying to survive but Garcia is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Garcia go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia has the hooks in. Cusanno is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cusanno looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garcia.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Leonardo Pancho Garcia 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Garcia lands a jab-cross combination.
Garcia scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Cusanno does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Cusanno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garcia!
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cusanno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard. #T1#
Garcia is pressing down on Cusanno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garcia trying to control the position.
Cusanno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cusanno trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cusanno is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cusanno is defended easily by Garcia.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cusanno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cusanno.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
Leonardo Pancho Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia throws a body punch but Cusanno moves out of range.
Cusanno tries to counter with a takedown but Garcia is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cusanno.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia missing with a left hand there. Cusanno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Garcia connects with a body shot.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia throws a jab when Cusanno was well out of range.
Cusanno staying out of range there.
Garcia throws a hook but Cusanno blocks it.
Garcia throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garcia with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cusanno to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Garcia tries to sprawl but Cusanno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia won't allow Cusanno to pass to mount.
Garcia wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Cusanno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cusanno wants to pass to mount but Garcia is defending the position. #T4##SUB2#
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Cusanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Cusanno sits in half guard.
Garcia has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cusanno is working away from the top position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonardo Pancho Garcia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Garcia 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonardo Pancho Garcia!

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Sole shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to pull guard but Sole forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sole pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Farina.
Sole misses with an elbow strike.
Farina fails to pull guard.
Sole pushes off an throws an elbow but Farina leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sole lands an elbow inside that Farina shrugs off.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Davide Farina has been cut.
Farina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davide Farina. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Sole lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sole looking to throw knees to the head but Farina is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sole tries to land knees in the clinch but Farina avoids the damage to the body.
Farina lands a body punch.
Farina scores with a shot to the side of Sole's head.
Sole throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
Sole looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD#
Farina manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sole doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sole manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sole trying to control the position from guard on top but Farina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom.
Farina is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole trying to move into half guard but instead Farina has managed to sweep!#REVR#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sole being controlled here, momentarily. #T3#
Sole working a defensive guard here.
Farina trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farina advances to half guard.
Sole tries to get to full guard but Farina has control of the leg.
Farina content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farina throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Farina not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Farina seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sole has a hand on Farina's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Farina takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sole is just holding on here. Farina manages to take his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
That's time! Farina's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farina moves out of range of the body kick from Sole.
Farina swings widly with a right hand
and Sole counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Farina drives through and clinches with Sole against the cage.
Farina scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sole just misses with a elbow thrown towards Farina's brow.
Farina takes an elbow to the temple.
Farina lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sole throws an elbow but misses.
Farina lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sole backwards.
Farina presses Sole against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Farina 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.
Farina tries to work over Sole's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Farina pulls guard.
Farina seems keen to control Sole's posture.#SUB#
Sole got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farina has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sole has managed to get both his arms back between Farina's legs - danger averted.
Sole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Farina managing to control the position. #T1##SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Farina is looking for a triangle but Sole pushes his legs off easily.
Sole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farina. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sole stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farina swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Davide Farina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Sole forces Farina back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farina.
Sole throws an elbow that misses.
Farina avoids a wild elbow strike from Sole.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sole.
Farina misses with a punch to the body.
Jacks Sole seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Farina pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Farina keeping moving, preventing Sole from controlling successfully. #T3#
Sole might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Farina haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina has his foot on Sole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sole works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina working for a triangle but Sole defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Farina lands a head shot.
Sole showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farina. #T4#
Sole shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Sole misses its intended target.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Farina checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sole. That's going to slow Farina down.
Farina misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Farina.
Farina dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sole. That did some damage!
Sole lands a leg kick that knocks Farina off balance momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sole throws a leg kick which misses Farina's front leg but catches the back leg as Farina tries to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sole.
Sole uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Farina.
Farina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Davide Farina will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Farina darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Sole drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina swings wildly with an uppercut but Sole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sole blocking some punches.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sole blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Farina pulls Sole into guard.
Farina trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Farina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sole is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Farina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1#
Sole trying to control but Farina is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Farina is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Farina has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sole can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Davide Farina overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Farina trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farina is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sole.
Sole gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farina.
Sole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2##CL#
Farina moves into the clinch.
Farina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sole smiles and moves away.
Farina looks to land a left hand but Sole moved out of range nicely.
Sole 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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sole lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Farina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Farina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Farina's head coaches at Invictus MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Farina misses.
Sole scoring well with a low kick there.
Sole scores with a spinning back kick!
Sole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sole moves away from the strike by Farina.
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Sole.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farina throws a jab but it's blocked by Sole.
Farina wants to clinch.#T3#
Farina misses with a low kick.
Sole misses with a leg kick.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
Farina missing with a left hand there. Sole was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sole lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Farina as he checks the leg kick.
Farina is looking for a counter combo.
Sole throws a leg kick that misses.
Farina throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Farina wants to clinch up but Sole keeps it at a distance.
Farina lands a nice shot to the body.
Sole slips a straight right by Farina.
Sole throws a low kick but Farina moves out of range easily.
Farina ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farina scores with a body shot.
Farina works Sole's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Sole is looking to slow Farina down with leg kicks.
Farina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farina throws an overhand right that lands on Sole's shoulder, as Sole tries to avoid the shot.
Farina lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Farina tries to clinch there but Sole circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sole.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sole checks a leg kick.
Farina throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sole counters with a nice leg kick.
Sole slips under a jab.
Sole clobbers Farina with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sole.
Farina attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sole throws a nice head kick!
Sole connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Davide Farina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Sole will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Farina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Farina misses.
Jacks Sole seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Farina fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sole just manages to avoid it.
Farina throws a low kick but Sole avoids it.
Sole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Farina misses with a low kick as Sole jumps back.
Sole punishes Farina's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Farina has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sole missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Farina decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Farina throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sole escapes and throws Farina's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T1#
Farina regains half guard there - taking advantage of Sole's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Sole is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farina is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
Sole tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Farina working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T2#
Sole has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Farina.#SUB#
Farina is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Farina keeps control of the position as Sole tries to break free.
Sole avoids the strikes from Farina. #SUB#
Sole fending off the submission attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape the position. #T3#
Sole looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Farina lands strikes to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sole is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Farina.
Sole tries to roll but Farina sticks to his back. #T4#
Farina controls the action.#SUB#
Farina has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Sole wants to escape the position.
Farina misses with an elbow to the head. #SUB#
Sole preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Farina.
Sole tries to escape but Farina has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sole trying to control the action but Farina just sinks the hooks in.
Farina throwing sloppy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Farina had his way with Jacks Sole in that round.
The cut man is working on Davide Farina's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Farina is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Farina thumps Sole with a low kick.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Sole throws a solid leg kick but Farina takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sole.
Farina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farina throws a right hand that misses
and Sole counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farina's knee momentarily.
Sole is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Farina swings for the body but Sole moves out of range.
Sole misses with a straight left.
A quick step to the side and Farina tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farina fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sole looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Farina misses with an uppercut.
Sole throws a leg kick but Farina sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina blocks a low kick nicely.
Sole on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farina just misses with a punch to the body.
Farina fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sole throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Sole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Farina lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Sole is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Jacks Sole has been cut.
Sole throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Farina counters with a big right hand! Oh Sole is in trouble here! Farina follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Davide Farina 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: KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Mariani misses.
Hammerstein slaps away a takedown attempt from Mariani, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mariani enables Hammerstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mariani manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hammerstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mariani is keeping the position for now.
Hammerstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Mariani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mariani looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammerstein is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerstein passes into half guard. #T1#
Hammerstein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mariani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hammerstein with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mariani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hammerstein looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Hammerstein is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mariani is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Hammerstein!
Jerry Hammerstein retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Jerry Hammerstein, 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: KOP 390 5
Date: Apr 21, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rock Jr's guard.
Rock Jr wants to get back to his feet but Cardillo passes into half guard. #REVB#
Cardillo trying to control from half guard but Rock Jr is working away.
Cardillo trying to control the pace.
Cardillo wants to take a breather but Rock Jr is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Rock Jr still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Rock Jr has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Cardillo can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Cardillo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cardillo sneaks back into half guard.
Cardillo wants to control but Rock Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo gets back to full guard.
Cardillo is pulling down on Rock Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from Rock Jr, at least for the moment.
Rock Jr postures up. #SUB#
Cardillo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rock Jr defends it easily.#SUB#
Rock Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cardillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Cardillo's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Cardillo is looking for a triangle here but Rock Jr uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Cardillo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cardillo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rock Jr presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cardillo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rock Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rock Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but Cardillo defends it well.
Rock Jr avoids the attempt from Cardillo to control.#T4#
Cardillo is trying to escape the mount.
Cardillo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Cardillo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Invictus MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock Jr passes into side control, despite Cardillo's attempt to control the position.
Rock Jr working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Cardillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rock Jr thows a body kick. Cardillo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rock Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cardillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rock Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good work by Cardillo as he checks the leg kick.
Rock Jr tries to land a leg kick but Cardillo saw it coming and moves away.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Rock Jr misses.
Cardillo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rock Jr sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rock Jr moves into range and clinches up with Cardillo.#TD#
Cardillo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rock Jr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Rock Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cardillo gets his way!
Rock Jr trying to control the position but Cardillo manages to sink in the hooks. #T1##SUB#
Cardillo tightening his grip on Rock Jr, looking for the choke.
Rock Jr turns into Cardillo and is now in his guard.
Rock Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cardillo trying to keep a closed guard but Rock Jr is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Cardillo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cardillo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo working for submissions but it's allowed Rock Jr to get to half guard.
Rock Jr wants to take a breather but Cardillo is having none of it.
Cardillo gets full guard.#SUB#
Cardillo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3##SUB#
Cardillo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rock Jr has passed into half guard!
Cardillo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rock Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rock Jr's back!#SUB#
Rock Jr defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cardillo's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Rock Jr is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Rock Jr fending off the submission attempt from Cardillo. #T4#
Will Cardillo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #ES2#
Rock Jr is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Cardillo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rock Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Rock Jr bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Cardillo moves forwards but Rock Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Rock Jr takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardillo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rock Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Cardillo avoids the damage to the body.
Cardillo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but Rock Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Cardillo drops back down to his feet.
Cardillo managing to block the knees to the body from Rock Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rock Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cardillo is defending well for now.
Rock Jr tries a body shot but Cardillo blocks it.
Cardillo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rock Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Rock Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rock Jr takes a swing at Cardillo's ribcage but misses.
Cardillo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A low kick from Rock Jr misses #TD#
and Cardillo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cardillo.
Cardillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Rock Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cardillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rock Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardillo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rock Jr keeping moving, preventing Cardillo from controlling successfully.
Cardillo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Cardillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rock Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardillo has Rock Jr in his guard.#REVB#
Rock Jr wants to get up but he can't break Cardillo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cardillo is controlling Rock Jr's posture.#SUB#
Rock Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3#
Cardillo controlling Rock Jr's posture.
Rock Jr postures up.
Cardillo has a closed guard, preventing Rock Jr from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo away with a front kick.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cardillo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cardillo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rock Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Cardillo. Cardillo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up against the cage.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but Rock Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cardillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rock Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rock Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rock Jr lands a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Will Rock Jr really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Rock Jr has closed the distance and engaged Cardillo in a clinch.
Cardillo effectively controlling the action here.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Cardillo blocks a body shot from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rock Jr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardillo blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardillo is trying to stall.
Rock Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardillo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Cardillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rock Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cardillo is looking for a takedown.
Rock Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cardillo goes for a takedown attempt but Rock Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Rock Jr clinches up with Cardillo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Rock Jr being controlled against the cage.
Cardillo tries for a takedown but Rock Jr manages to get underhooks.
Rock Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cardillo looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Rock Jr.
Rock Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rock Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cardillo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rock Jr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Rock Jr is working Cardillo over against the cage.
Rock Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Cardillo won't want to take too many of those.
Rock Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#T2#
Rock Jr tries to throw a body punch but Cardillo avoids it by throwing Rock Jr back against the cage.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cardillo avoiding damage as Rock Jr throws knees to the body.
Cardillo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rock Jr to keep the fight standing.
Rock Jr pushes Cardillo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rock Jr landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rock Jr.
Rock Jr lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rock Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Cardillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rock Jr pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Rock Jr gets a clinch.
Will Rock Jr seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Rock Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Cardillo controls his hands.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr missing with knees to the body. #T3#
Cardillo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rock Jr up against the cage.
Cardillo fails to pull guard.
Rock Jr scores a nice knee to the body.
Cardillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rock Jr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rock Jr connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cardillo's face.
Rock Jr with a knee to the head.
Rock Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cardillo's elbow.
A short left from Rock Jr.
Cardillo jumps guard but Rock Jr stands there with Cardillo around his waist. Cardillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rock Jr prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Rock Jr - that landed with a thud.
A knee to the head by Rock Jr. #ROC2#Cardillo is rocked!
Rock Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cardillo backwards.
Oh Cardillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rock Jr putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cardillo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rock Jr working the clinch nicely. Cardillo is working for position but Rock Jr cracks him with a big knee to the head! Cardillo crumples up against the cage and Rock Jr lands two more shots before the ref can save Cardillo! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Will Rock Jr!
Will Rock Jr is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Will Rock Jr, 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 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: AVKT 18: Through The Wall
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Varo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Varo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merchant misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Merchant throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Varo misses with a body shot.
Merchant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Varo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Varo clinches up with Merchant and pushes him back against the cage.
Merchant is trying to push Varo away but Varo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from Varo.
Varo jumps guard but Merchant turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Varo lands a left hand.
Merchant wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Varo pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Varo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merchant is aware though and is defending well.
Merchant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Varo is proving hard to escape from.
Varo 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.#T1#
Varo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Merchant is trying to stand back up but Varo is controlling him
Varo is looking to stall here but Merchant recovers full guard.
Varo trying to control but Merchant is working from the bottom.
Merchant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Varo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Merchant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Varo.
We've been hearing good reports from Merchant's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Varo lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#Merchant is rocked!
Varo gets to his feet and stands over Merchant, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Merchant felt that one! Varo unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Merchant from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonardo Varo!
Leonardo Varo is the new bantamweight champion!
Leonardo Varo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KIFC 46
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Natta lands a right hook to the body.
Natta misses with a hook.
Natta misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown. Natta fights it but they end up in guard.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Natta is trying to keep Richard in close.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Richard 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.
Natta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Richard 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. #T1##SUB#
Natta looking for subs off his back but Richard has passed one foot through into half guard.
Richard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice strikes from Richard there.
Natta has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richard is working away from the top position though.
Natta tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Natta gets back to full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Natta can't keep his opponent in guard - Richard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Natta trying to control here.
Natta is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard. #SUB#
Natta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Richard pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Natta trying to hold on to Richard's head to control him but Richard postures up.
Richard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Natta tries to get to full guard but Richard has control of the leg.
Richard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Natta wants to control but Richard is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Richard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Natta misses the body punch #TD2#
and Richard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Natta has wrist control.
Richard 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.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta trying to control the position.
Natta is really struggling to control Richard but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Natta moves into the clinch.#TD#
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta looking to control but Richard passes into half guard.
Richard wants to pass to mount but Natta is defending the position.
Natta tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Natta is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is refusing to be controlled, as Richard sits in half guard.
Natta is looking for a sweep. Richard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Richard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Richard throwing shots but Natta is blocking nicely.
Richard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Natta is trying to control but Richard passes into side control!
Richard lands a nice forearm strike. #T2#
Natta is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Richard off and has taken his back!
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Natta controlling well, preventing Richard from escaping the position.
Natta is not going to allow Richard to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Natta is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Richard won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Natta off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
Marco Natta seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 542
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Mazzolari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Aldean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzolari throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Mazzolari misses.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the body.
Aldean staying out of range there.
Mazzolari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzolari lands a jab to Aldean's midsection.
Aldean lands a jab to the head.
Aldean misses with a leg kick.
Mazzolari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aldean thuds his right hand into Mazzolari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Aldean tries to keep at a distance but Mazzolari has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazzolari.
Aldean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Mazzolari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mazzolari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari scores with a shoulder strike.
Aldean takes a shot to the head.
Aldean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mazzolari has him pressed against the cage.
Aldean has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands with a right to the head.
Aldean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aldean working aggressively here.
Mazzolari lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Mazzolari.
Aldean takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzolari is working Aldean over against the cage.
Mazzolari is working Aldean over against the cage.
Aldean is breathing heavily.#T2#
Aldean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aldean takes a shot to the head.
Aldean fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aldean trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldean.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzolari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari lands with a right to the head.
Mazzolari lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Mazzolari fails to land.
Mazzolari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Aldean working aggressively here.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzolari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Mazzolari lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
Mazzolari blocks a body shot from Aldean.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mazzolari as Aldean tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzolari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aldean swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzolari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari can't find room to land a body shot as Aldean controls the action.
Aldean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aldean misses with a punch on the inside.
Mazzolari lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzolari.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari avoids a wild elbow strike from Aldean.
Mazzolari presses Aldean against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mazzolari lands a body punch.
A short right from Mazzolari on the inside. #T4#
Aldean blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari is leaning against Aldean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzolari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzolari fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari pushes Aldean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Aldean blocks it.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzolari pushes Aldean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazzolari lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mazzolari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Aldean.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazzolari pushes Aldean back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Aldean's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Aldean.
Mazzolari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Mazzolari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Aldean slips under a jab.
Aldean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paolo Mazzolari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aldean throws the left hand but Mazzolari avoids the punch easily.
Mazzolari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aldean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mazzolari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mazzolari misses with a straight left.
Mazzolari connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mazzolari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzolari scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Jason Aldean has been cut.
The fighters circling - Mazzolari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mazzolari looks to land a right hand but Aldean moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aldean bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aldean jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mazzolari lands with a right hand.
Mazzolari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aldean.
Mazzolari throws the left hand but Aldean avoids the punch easily.
Aldean walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Aldean fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzolari manages to avoid it.
Mazzolari looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mazzolari.
Mazzolari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Mazzolari pushes Aldean up against the cage in a clinch.
Mazzolari works on Aldean's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldean.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldean or not.
Mazzolari misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzolari scores with a shoulder strike.
Mazzolari swings wildly with an uppercut but Aldean uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aldean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aldean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aldean tries to break free but Mazzolari pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Mazzolari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari digs a right hand into Aldean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Aldean's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mazzolari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzolari working aggressively here.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari tries to throw a body punch but Aldean avoids it by throwing Mazzolari back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Mazzolari. #BC#
Aldean breaks from the clinch.
Mazzolari stuns Aldean with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mazzolari scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Mazzolari moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aldean. #T3#
Mazzolari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aldean blocking some punches.
Mazzolari lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Aldean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mazzolari gets through Aldean's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mazzolari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mazzolari is leaning against Aldean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mazzolari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body.
Mazzolari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mazzolari lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari is leaning against Aldean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Mazzolari.
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 short uppercut from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A short left from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari pushes Aldean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mazzolari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Mazzolari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Aldean's head.
Mazzolari keeps control of Aldean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mazzolari lands a hook that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Mazzolari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mazzolari scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aldean wants to break free but Mazzolari has control.
Aldean misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Aldean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mazzolari throws a jab when Aldean was well out of range.
Mazzolari throws a body punch but Aldean moves out of range.
Aldean takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paolo Mazzolari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jason Aldean's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mazzolari has Aldean up against the cage in a clinch.
Aldean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzolari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aldeans head.
Mazzolari is leaning against Aldean and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aldean blocks an uppercut.
Mazzolari lands an uppercut.
Mazzolari tries a body shot but Aldean blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzolari.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzolari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mazzolari as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Mazzolari.
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!
Mazzolari lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mazzolari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mazzolari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mazzolari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mazzolari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mazzolari lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
Mazzolari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aldean backwards.
A short uppercut from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mazzolari lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzolari lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzolari lands a nice uppercut.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldean or not. #T2#
Mazzolari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paolo Mazzolari seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mazzolari lands a body shot.
Mazzolari scores with a shot to the side of Aldean's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzolari.#ROC2#Aldean is rocked!
A short right from Mazzolari.
Oh Aldean is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Aldean or not.
Mazzolari lands an uppercut.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzolari lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzolari.
Mazzolari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mazzolari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mazzolari cracks Aldean with a nice body shot.#T3#
Aldean is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mazzolari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mazzolari works on Aldean's body with a couple of short punches.
Aldean seems to have got his legs back now.
Mazzolari lands with a left to the head.
Aldean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aldean tries to work over Mazzolari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Paolo Mazzolari is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aldean misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mazzolari.
A body shot lands from Mazzolari.
Mazzolari misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aldean is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mazzolari is defending well for now.#T4#
Aldean throws a punch but it's blocked by Mazzolari.
Mazzolari misses with the head strike.
Mazzolari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzolari blocking some punches.
Aldean prevents a body shot from Mazzolari.
A head punch on the inside from Aldean fails to land.
Aldean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jason Aldean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aldean throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paolo Mazzolari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mazzolari 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Mazzolari!
Paolo Mazzolari thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KIFC 37
Date: Mar 31, 2023

#R1#
Natta is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Stomp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stomp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Natta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomp.
Stomp misses with a straight right.
Natta steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomp.
Stomp throws a hook but Natta blocks it.
Stomp jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Natta staying out of range there.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Natta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stomp.
Stomp fails to land with a series of punches.
Natta throws a body punch but Stomp moves out of range.
Natta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stomp.
Stomp misses with an uppercut.
Natta throws a shot from downtown. Stomp moves away and avoids it.
Stomp with the counter takedown but Natta avoids it easily.
Natta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Natta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stomp.
Natta tries to counter by clinching up but Stomp breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Stomp misses its intended target.
Natta ducks under a wild hook from Stomp.
Stomp is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Natta misses with a body shot.
Stomp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Stomp looks to land a combination but Natta avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Stomp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Natta uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stomp.
Natta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stomp.
Stomp might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stomp throws a hook but Natta avoids it easily.
Natta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Stomp manages to circle out of the way.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Stomp was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomp drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Natta defends it well.#CL2#
Stomp clinches with his opponent.
Natta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land.
Stomp blocks an uppercut.
Natta working aggressively here.
Stomp blocks an uppercut.
Natta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stomp.
Natta blocks an uppercut.
Natta blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stomp misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stomp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Natta jumps guard but Stomp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stomp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stomp misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Stomp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Natta tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stomp is trying to stall.
Stomp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stomp swings wildly with an uppercut but Natta uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Natta decides to pull guard.
Stomp wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Stomp must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta looking to control.
Stomp controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Natta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stomp looking to pass the guard.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
Stomp pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Natta is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Stomp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Natta is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Natta looking for a triangle here. Stomp is fighting it but it looks tight! Natta pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Stomp is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
Marco Natta thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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 36
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Cusanno. Those never looked like landing.
Cusanno works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook.
Cusanno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sitsongrit sprawls well. Sitsongrit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cusanno gets slowly back to his feet.
Cusanno looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Cusanno cracks Sitsongrit with a good jab.
Cusanno lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Cusanno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cusanno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cusanno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sitsongrit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cusanno wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving. #T1#
Cusanno tries to free his leg and advance position but Sitsongrit is retaining full guard.
Cusanno is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Sitsongrit controlling the pace for now.
Cusanno is working to get back to half guard.
Cusanno tries to hold on but Sitsongrit pushes him away.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cusanno is working to get back to half guard. #T2#
Sitsongrit controlling from the full mount.
Cusanno can't escape the position.
Sitsongrit controlling his opponent.
Cusanno is looking to get to half guard.
Cusanno 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.
Sitsongrit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit can't control as he wanted to and Cusanno manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T3#
Cusanno is trying to control but can't.
Sitsongrit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cusanno on the ground.
Cusanno wants to improve his position but Sitsongrit is controlling well.
Cusanno gets full guard.#SUB2#
Cusanno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cusanno controls Sitsongrit momentarily but Sitsongrit frees himself. #SUB2#
Cusanno is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Cusanno keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Sitsongrit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Cusanno has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sitsongrit defends well.
Cusanno is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sitsongrit preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Cusanno dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cusanno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cusanno slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sitsongrit keeping full guard, as Cusanno tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is trying to keep Cusanno in close. #SUB2#
Cusanno drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cusanno jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cusanno trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cusanno slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Cusanno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cusanno tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sitsongrit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cusanno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cusanno passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Cusanno is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sitsongrit has managed to escape the submission attempt. #T2#
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Cusanno pushes him away.
Valerio Cusanno has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cusanno jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sitsongrit manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Sitsongrit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sitsongrit tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Cusanno tries for a kimura but Sitsongrit is defending well.
Cusanno trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Cusanno is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sitsongrit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
Cusanno trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away. #SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cusanno wants to control for a moment but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cusanno trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Cusanno is keeping busy.
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Cusanno is controlling well. #SUB2#
Cusanno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cusanno tries to pass to full mount but Sitsongrit defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valerio Cusanno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Sitsongrit'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#
Cusanno looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sitsongrit!
Sitsongrit manages to get back to half guard.
Cusanno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cusanno wants to free his trapped foot but Sitsongrit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cusanno is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cusanno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cusanno is controlling the pace.
Cusanno prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.#T1#
Sitsongrit won't allow Cusanno to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cusanno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cusanno trying to pass the guard but Sitsongrit defending well.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Cusanno is controlling well.
Cusanno works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dechapon Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Cusanno is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Sitsongrit to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Sitsongrit shrugs it off.
Cusanno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sitsongrit has given up his back here. Will Cusanno look for the submission or keep pounding away? #SUB2#
Cusanno is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cusanno is looking to control Sitsongrit but Sitsongrit is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Cusanno avoiding Sitsongrit 's attempts to control his hands.
Sitsongrit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cusanno is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Sitsongrit staying busy and making it hard for Cusanno to control. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit is trying to defend against the choke here but Cusanno has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Cusanno Tightens the hold and Sitsongrit taps out furiously! Cusanno displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Valerio Cusanno!
During a confident post fight interview, Valerio Cusanno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Greepo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Farina defends it nicely.
Greepo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farina pinned against the cage. Farina gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Farina is looking to counter punch.
Greepo has a takedown stuffed.
Farina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davide Farina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leepo Greepo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farina cracks Greepo with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Davide Farina thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KIFC 26
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Zayer Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zayer Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
Zayer Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Zayer Jr from controlling successfully.
Zayer Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Natta looking to control.
Natta is controlling Zayer Jr's posture.
Natta is trying to keep Zayer Jr in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zayer Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Natta pushes a forearm under Zayer Jr's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zayer Jr is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Marco Natta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: CFC 532
Date: Mar 04, 2023

#R1#
Mahi Ai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mahi Ai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Mahi Ai drives through and clinches with Farina against the cage.
Farina tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farina misses with the head strike.
Farina scores with a hook to the body.
Mahi Ai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahi Ai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Farina's elbow.
Farina is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
Mahi Ai tries to work over Farina's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahi Ai swings wildly with an uppercut but Farina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Farina - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahi Ai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Farina breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahi Ai 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farina closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mahi Ai has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Farina finds it's way round the side to connect with Mahi Ai's head.
Farina has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Farina connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Mahi Ai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Farina swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai is looking to clinch but Farina is avoiding it.
It seemed like Farina was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Mahi Ai moves into range and clinches up with Farina.
Farina throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahi Ai.
Mahi Ai keeps control of Farina as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short left from Mahi Ai.
Good body shot from Farina.
A frustrated look appears on Farina's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mahi Ai working aggressively here. #BC2#
Farina manages to break the clinch.
Davide Farina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Mahi Ai takes the fight into the clinch.
Mahi Ai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahi Ai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farina is trying to push Mahi Ai away but Mahi Ai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Mahi Ai blocks an uppercut.
Mahi Ai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farina's efforts to push away.
Farina lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mahi Ai cracks Farina with a nice body shot.
Mahi Ai misses with an elbow over the top.
Mahi Ai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahi Ai tries a body shot but Farina blocks it.
Farina working aggressively here.
Farina avoiding damage as Mahi Ai throws knees to the body.
Good body shot from Farina.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahi Ai.
Farina throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Farina.
A nice left hand lands by Farina.
A nice right hand lands inside from Farina. #BC2#
Farina pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Farina's corner calls for a 1-2. Farina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Farina does it's job there.#ROC2#Mahi Ai is rocked!#T3#
Farina fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mahi Ai square on the jaw! Damn, Mahi Ai is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Davide Farina!
Davide Farina is the new light heavyweight champion!
Davide Farina decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Thomas Mahi Ai was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.

Event: KIFC 19
Date: Mar 03, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mostakaev has managed to clinch.
Mostakaev's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mostakaev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mostakaev fails to pull guard.
Mostakaev blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat.
Natta pulls Mostakaev in to control the position. #SUB#
Mostakaev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mostakaev has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Natta looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Mostakaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Natta swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a triangle but Mostakaev pushes his legs off easily.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Natta had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mostakaev defends it easily.
Mostakaev passes into half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mostakaev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Natta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mostakaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Natta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mostakaev wants to take his opponent's back but Natta doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mostakaev goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Natta turns into him and now he's in Mostakaev's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Mostakaev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Natta stacks Mostakaev 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 Natta!
Natta working away.
Mostakaev sneaks back into half guard.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Natta frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Natta tries to control but Mostakaev wriggling away. #SUB#
Natta goes for an armbar but Mostakaev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mostakaev.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is trying to hold Mostakaev in close to prevent damage but Mostakaev has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Natta will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Mostakaev staying out of range there.
Marco Natta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Mostakaev instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Natta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Mostakaev pulls guard.
Natta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mostakaev trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Natta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mostakaev sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Natta is controlling the pace.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mostakaev is trying to control but Natta manages to pass to mount!
Mostakaev wants to hold on but Natta pushes him away.
Natta wants to control the pace but Mostakaev is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mostakaev wants to control but Natta is having none of it.
Mostakaev is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Natta with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mostakaev tries to hold on but Natta postures up.
Natta looking to control but Mostakaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Mostakaev wants to control but Natta is having none of it.
Natta looking to take Mostakaev's back but Mostakaev rolls and after a scramble, Mostakaev ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Mostakaev to escape a tricky position.
Natta looking to control.
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mostakaev tries to pass. #T4#
Mostakaev's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mostakaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta looking to control but Mostakaev passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Mostakaev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta 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.

A close second round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Mostakaev closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Mostakaev has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Natta uses from the top position.
Natta passes Mostakaev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Natta trying to control the action but Mostakaev is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Natta seems to be looking for submissions.
Mostakaev is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mostakaev actively working from the bottom here.
Natta trying to pass the guard but Mostakaev defending well. #T1#
Mostakaev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Natta is working away from the top position though.
Natta is looking to take a break and control but Mostakaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mostakaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mostakaev is positioning himself well to prevent Natta advancing to mount.
Marco Natta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Natta seems to be working for a kimura but Mostakaev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mostakaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Natta pulls his head out easily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Natta is pressing down on Mostakaev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mostakaev is holding on for now. #SUB#
Mostakaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Natta.
Natta wants to advance to full mount but Mostakaev doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T3##SUB2#
Mostakaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Natta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mostakaev is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mostakaev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mostakaev tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
Mostakaev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Mostakaev tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Mostakaev tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Mostakaev is looking to clinch.
Natta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Mostakaev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4##CL#
Natta rushes Mostakaev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat. #SUB#
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mostakaev defends well.
Natta is controlling Mostakaev's posture.
Mostakaev passes Natta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Natta clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Natta misses with a straight right.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Natta. Mostakaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Natta.
Mostakaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Natta.#CL2#
Mostakaev clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Natta is adopting a defensive guard.
Mostakaev forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Natta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Natta is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Natta makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Natta.
Mostakaev stands and throws Natta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mostakaev content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mostakaev is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Natta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mostakaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mostakaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mostakaev has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mostakaev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish. #T3#
Mostakaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Natta is looking to escape.
Mostakaev fails to take his opponent's back.
Mostakaev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Natta regains half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mostakaev is thwarting Natta's attempts to control the position.
Natta manages to get to full guard.
Natta trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mostakaev trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Kyril Mostakaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Mostakaev tries to clinch up.#CL#
Natta closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta struggles to land a body shot inside as Mostakaev controls his hands. #TD#
Natta pulls guard effortlessly.
Mostakaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mostakaev is still trying to improve position.
Mostakaev wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mostakaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Natta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mostakaev from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Natta misses with a looping left.
A big right from Natta misses. #CL2#
Mostakaev rushes Natta and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Mostakaev slips under a jab.#CL2#
Mostakaev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mostakaev is trying to pull guard but Natta has him pressed against the cage.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyril Mostakaev.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away.
Natta throws a lazy right hand but Mostakaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mostakaev! But no joy.#CL2#
Mostakaev darts in and clinches Natta up against the cage.
Mostakaev blocks a body shot from Natta. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Natta fails to land.
Mostakaev tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mostakaev jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta tries a body shot but Mostakaev blocks it.
Natta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kyril Mostakaev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Natta tries to work over Mostakaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mostakaev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Natta smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Mostakaev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Mostakaev to the mat.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mostakaev tries to pass.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mostakaev is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Natta is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mostakaev has his hands clasped together but Natta extends and breaks Mostakaev's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Natta.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Natta!
Marco Natta retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Marco Natta thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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.

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