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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ciro Di Marzio (ranked 1902 p4p, 234 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 1356 p4p, 180 weight class). Jeff Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ciro Di Marzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marzio shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Marzio's head back.
Marzio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson lands with an uppercut that bounces Marzio off the ropes and back into range.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt.
Marzio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is trying to stand.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Marzio sits in half guard.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzio trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well.
Johnson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Marzio manages to mount him!
Johnson is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Marzio with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Johnson is trying to stand but he's just given Marzio his back.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Marzio is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Will Marzio go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Marzio is in full control for now.
Marzio trying to control momentarily.
Marzio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand back up.
Marzio looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Marzio.
Marzio has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marzio shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Marzio looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Marzio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marzio closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Marzio pushes Johnson against the ropes but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Marzio with that takedown attempt.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marzio manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for Marzio on that attempt.
Marzio dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marzio is defended easily by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Marzio is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully.
Marzio stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marzio shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Marzio shoots in.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marzio moves away from the strike by Johnson.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marzio.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Marzio shoots in.
Marzio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marzio off to one side.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson connects with a looping right hand.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marzio. Marzio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marzio is rocked!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Marzio slips the punch.
Marzio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oh Marzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marzio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a low kick as Marzio jumps back.
Marzio seems to have got his legs back now.
Marzio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marzio fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marzio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Marzio isn't so interested in that idea.
Marzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.
Marzio prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Marzio wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marzio prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Ciro Di Marzio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marzio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Marzio is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marzio fails to land the takedown.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Marzio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marzio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marzio gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Marzio sprawling to the canvas. Johnson follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Marzio hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marzio shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Marzio finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson tries to kick Marzio off but Marzio keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marzio wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
Jeff Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jeff Johnson!
Jeff Johnson wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Jeff Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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