Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: NSC 48: Reem vs Southall
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
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. #TD#
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.#T1#
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. #SUB#
Marzio is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well. #T2#
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. #SUB#
Marzio working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Johnson is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Johnson fending off the submission attempt from Marzio. #SUB#
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!
#R2#
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.#TD#
Marzio looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Marzio is having none of it. #T1#
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully.
Marzio stops Johnson from standing up.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Marzio from controlling successfully. #REF3#
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.#T2#
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.#ROC2#
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!
#R3#
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
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!#T1#
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 #REF3#
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.#T2##KD2#
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.#SU2#
Johnson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
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. #SUB#
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.

Event: NSC 40: Nielsen vs Joy
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
Marzio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Marzio moves out of range.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Marzio is just out of range.
Johnson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Marzio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marzio throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson feints and then cracks Marzio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marzio down.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Marzio is out of range.
Marzio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Marzio misses with a hook.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Marzio throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Marzio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Marzio's belly button to the back.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson moves out of range as Marzio strikes.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.#T1#
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Marzio tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jeff Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Marzio misses the target.
It looked like Johnson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marzio dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Marzio throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Marzio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Marzio's body.
A big left from Marzio misses.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson lands a jab.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#T2#
Marzio throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Johnson counters with a head kick that drops Marzio!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marzio wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
Marzio pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Marzio won't let him.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson stops Marzio from standing up.
Marzio has a closed guard, preventing Johnson from standing up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marzio holds on and takes a little breather.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marzio wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Marzio misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Johnson.
Marzio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marzio looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Marzio looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marzio just manages to avoid it.
Marzio on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marzio can do to turn this around?
Marzio loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
As Marzio looks to move away, Johnson throws a big counter combo but Marzio just gets out of the way.
Marzio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marzio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Johnson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johnson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnson there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marzio. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Marzio ducks down to avoid it.
Marzio throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marzio.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marzio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Marzio.
Johnson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marzio back to the ropes. Johnson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Marzio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Marzio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Marzio counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Johnson, right into the meat.
Marzio tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marzio misses with a looping right.
Johnson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Johnson jabs Marzio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marzio misses with a right hand
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.
Marzio swings widly with a right hand
and Johnson comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Marzio stumbles back against the ropes, looking to regain his senses but Johnson is on him like rabid pit bull! Marzio slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Johnson!
Jeff Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: NSC 30: Power vs Wright
Date: Jun 11, 2019

#R1#
Marzio avoids the head kick by Guillard.
Guillard throws a sloppy head kick and Marzio moves out of range easily.
TJ Guillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guillard fails to land the takedown.
Guillard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marzio was well out of range. Poor timing from Guillard.
Guillard with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marzio counters with a straight right hand.
Guillard throws a nice looking combination but Marzio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guillard tries to bum rush Marzio with a series of wild strikes but Marzio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marzio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Guillard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marzio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guillard.
Guillard blocks a jab.
Guillard scores with a body shot.
Guillard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guillard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marzio misses with an uppercut.
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!
Guillard misses with a few strikes there.
Marzio misses with a straight right.
Marzio lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Guillard is rocked!
Guillard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oh Guillard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Guillard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marzio drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Guillard's head, knocking him out cold! Marzio is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes for their support in the buildup to the fight.
The defeated TJ Guillard had this to say: 'I want a rematch next week. I ain't no punk...'.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 12
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1##CL#
Eskenpopoludopulos has Marzio up against the cage in a clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos working aggressively here.
A short right from Marzio.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Marzio working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Eskenpopoludopulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos scores with a shot to the side of Marzio's head.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks an uppercut.
Marzio lands a nice uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
Marzio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Eskenpopoludopulos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marzio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marzio misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marzio 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.
Marzio lands with a light punch inside.
Marzio misses with some punches.
Marzio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Marzio lands with a light punch inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos has Marzio pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries a body shot but Marzio blocks it.
Nice body punch from Marzio - that landed with a thud.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Eskenpopoludopulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries a body shot but Marzio blocks it.
Marzio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks a body shot from Marzio.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocking some punches.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks a body shot from Marzio.
Marzio tries to work over Eskenpopoludopulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Marzio.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marzio backwards.
Eskenpopoludopulos has a couple of punches blocked by Marzio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marzio.
A short left from Marzio.
Marzio lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC2#
Eskenpopoludopulos is rocked!
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Oh Eskenpopoludopulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marzio misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Eskenpopoludopulos.
Marzio throws a head punch that misses.
Eskenpopoludopulos seems to have got his legs back now.
Marzio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marzio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Marzio fails to land.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocking some punches.
Marzio pushes Eskenpopoludopulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eskenpopoludopulos is breathing heavily.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A short right from Marzio on the inside.
Marzio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos stalling.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eskenpopoludopulos.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marzio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Eskenpopoludopulos looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Eskenpopoludopulos fails to land.
Marzio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eskenpopoludopulos backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with the head strike.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a body punch.
Eskenpopoludopulos has Marzio pushed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Marzio scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marzio lands a shot to the body.
Marzio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a left to the head.
Marzio blocks an uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eskenpopoludopulos blocks an uppercut.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eskenpopoludopulos stalling in the clinch but Marzio improves position.
Marzio misses with some punches.
Eskenpopoludopulos prevents a body shot from Marzio.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marzio tries to throw a body punch but Eskenpopoludopulos avoids it by throwing Marzio back against the cage.
Marzio swings wildly with an uppercut but Eskenpopoludopulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marzio misses with a body punch.
Marzio misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marzio on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to clinch but Marzio is having none of it.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to clinch up.
Marzio misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Eskenpopoludopulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eskenpopoludopulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Marzio should have avoided that one.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a two punch combination.
Marzio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marzio swinging wildly here.
Eskenpopoludopulos tries to clinch but Marzio is having none of it.
It seemed like Marzio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eskenpopoludopulos in his tracks.
Christos Eskenpopoludopulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marzio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Eskenpopoludopulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Eskenpopoludopulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marzio.
Marzio misses with a wild body shot. #T1##CL#
Eskenpopoludopulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands with a right to the head.
Eskenpopoludopulos lands a left hand.
Marzio tries a body shot but Eskenpopoludopulos blocks it.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with a punch to the body.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with some punches.
Marzio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marzio working aggressively here.
Marzio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marzio throws a head punch that misses.
Marzio blocks a body shot from Eskenpopoludopulos.
Eskenpopoludopulos misses with some punches.
Marzio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Marzio as the two fighters clinch.
Marzio unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eskenpopoludopulos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Marzio is unloading with more strikes now! Eskenpopoludopulos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio very nearly forgot to thank Knockdown Clothes amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 6
Date: Feb 22, 2019

#R1#
Marzio misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Marzio misses.
A nice side step and Serada releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big right from Marzio misses.
A left lands for Marzio.
Marzio throws a lazy right hand but Serada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serada thuds a left hand into Marzio's body.
Serada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marzio.
Marzio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serada throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marzio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio misses with a left hand
and Serada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Serada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzio.
Marzio connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marzio misses with an uppercut.
Serada let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Marzio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marzio.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marzio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marzio throws a hook to the side of Serada's head but Serada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marzio missing with a left hand there. Serada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marzio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marzio throwing a counter right hand but Serada manages to avoid it.
Serada missing with a left hand there. Marzio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marzio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serada.
Serada is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Serada defending well as Marzio loads up on a big left hand.
Serada throws out a counter right but Marzio avoids it with no problem.
Marzio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Serada.
Serada throws a lazy uppercut
and Marzio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marzio misses with a hook. Serada ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Marzio throws a series of punches but Serada moves out of range.
Serada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marzio circles away quickly and effectively.
Marzio lands with a hook. Serada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marzio slips under a jab from Serada.
Serada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marzio moves away.
Serada cracks a nice hook into Marzio's ribs.
Serada slips under a jab.
Serada slips a jab from Marzio.
Nice straight punches there by Serada. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Serada.
Marzio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serada counters with a nice uppercut.
Serada avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Serada slips under a jab from Marzio.
Marzio lands with a nice combination. Serada backs away looking to recover.
Serada lands with a good body shot.
Serada blocks a jab.
Marzio throws a jab but it's blocked by Serada.
Marzio misses with a hook. Serada ducked under it nicely.
Marzio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serada.
Serada throws a looping overhand right but Marzio ducks down to avoid it.
Marzio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marzio scores with a shot to the body.
Marzio throws a big shot that misses.
Serada doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marzio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
A big left from Serada misses.
Marzio misses with a combination
enabling Serada to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Marzio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marzio counters with a straight right hand.
Marzio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marzio misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Serada counters with a nice right hand that sends Marzio toppling to the canvas! Marzio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Serada finish him?!
Oh Marzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Marzio misses.
Marzio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marzio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Serada counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rudi Serada!

Event: TAFC: Biffs & Brawls 4
Date: Feb 03, 2019

#R1##TD#
Marzio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Takulai!#ES2#
Takulai throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Takulai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marzio lands a glancing blow to the side of Takulai's head.
Marzio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marzio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marzio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takulai blocks a jab.
Marzio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marzio lands with a straight right. Takulai didn't see that one coming.
Marzio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takulai shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. Takulai moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Takulai takes one on the button.
Marzio throws an overhand right that lands on Takulai's shoulder, as Takulai tries to avoid the shot.
Takulai misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Marzio counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marzio wants to control from the top but Takulai keeps moving.
Marzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takulai wants to get back to his feet but Marzio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marzio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takulai is keeping the position for now.
Marzio stopping the sweep attempt from Takulai.#T2#
Marzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marzio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takulai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takulai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Takulai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marzio throws a hook but Takulai avoids it easily.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marzio stuffs the takedown attempt from Takulai. Takulai gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Marzio closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Takulai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marzio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Takulai is controlling Marzio's posture.#SUB#
Marzio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takulai manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marzio has Takulai in his guard.#REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takulai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marzio has momentary wrist control but Takulai slips an elbow through the middle.
Takulai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Takulai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Takulai throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Marzio keeping moving, preventing Takulai from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marzio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Marzio has an active guard here but Takulai has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Takulai seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Marzio looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takulai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Marzio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Takulai pulls his head out easily.
Takulai working Marzio over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Takulai shoots in for a takedown but Marzio shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marzio throws a lazy uppercut
and Takulai counters with a low kick, right behind Marzio 's knee.
Marzio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marzio misses the shot to the body.
Marzio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takulai is looking for the big counter here.
Takulai buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takulai throws a head kick but Marzio moves out of range.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takulai as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
A punch combination from Marzio misses.
We've been told by Marzio's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marzio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Marzio moves out of range easily.
Marzio attempts a counter takedown but Takulai avoids it well and moves away.
Takulai throws a head kick that half lands.
Marzio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Takulai.
Takulai throws a head kick that misses.
Takulai misses with a head kick.
Takulai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marzio shoots in but Takulai avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Takulai unleashes a big counter combination but Marzio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takulai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Marzio. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marzio.
Marzio shoots in but no luck this time.
Marzio shoots in for a double leg but Takulai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takulai! But no joy.
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!
Marzio throws a jab when Takulai was well out of range.
Marzio misses with an uppercut.
Takulai throws out a counter right but Marzio avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takulai.
Takulai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takulai throws an overhand right that lands on Marzio's shoulder, as Marzio tries to avoid the shot.
Marzio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takulai counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Marzio misses the target.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marzio takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Takulai slips under a jab.
Takulai slips under a jab.
Marzio misses with an uppercut
and Takulai counters with a nice leg kick.
Marzio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Takulai.
Marzio throws an off balance right hand
and Takulai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takulai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marzio's head.
Takulai blocks a jab.#T4#
Marzio throws the left hand but Takulai avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
Marzio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takulai throws a head kick that misses.
Takulai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marzio misses with a right hand
and Takulai counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Takulai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marzio lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Takulai.
Marzio fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Takulai avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ade Takulai 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! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marzio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice uppercut there from Marzio.
Takulai walks into a left hand.
Takulai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marzio changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Takulai leaves Marzio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takulai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takulai throws a sloppy head kick and Marzio moves out of range easily.
Marzio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takulai was well out of range. Poor timing from Marzio.
Despite the aggression on Takulai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marzio dives in and grabs Takulai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takulai pushes down on Marzio's head and hops out.
Marzio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takulai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marzio somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciro Di Marzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marzio misses with a hook
enabling Takulai to counter with a crisp jab.
Takulai goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marzio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takulai defends it nicely.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takulai. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Marzio looks to land a right hand but Takulai moved out of range.
Takulai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marzio misses with a body punch
and Takulai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marzio's knee momentarily.#T2#
Marzio blocks a head kick by Takulai.
Marzio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Takulai counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Takulai lands a head kick. Marzio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marzio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Takulai tries to avoid it but Marzio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Takulai to the ground. Takulai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marzio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takulai throws a big counter head kick but Marzio avoids it with no problem.
Takulai lands a leg kick that knocks Marzio off balance momentarily.
Takulai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Takulai dives in and grabs Marzio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marzio pushes down on Takulai's head and hops out.
Marzio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takulai slips a straight right by Marzio.
Takulai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marzio throws a right hand that misses
and Takulai counters with a series of strikes. Marzio will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Marzio misses with a body shot.
Marzio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marzio connects with a nice looking jab.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but Takulai shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marzio looks for a takedown but Takulai sprawls well.
Marzio shoots in but no luck this time.
Takulai lands a head kick. Marzio smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marzio goes for a double leg but Takulai avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Takulai continues to drive forward.
Marzio misses with a lunging right hand
and Takulai counters with a head kick. #T4#
Takulai pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Marzio throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Takulai tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marzio is in Takulai's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takulai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marzio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takulai wants to sweep but no luck.
Marzio throwing strikes but missing.
Takulai tries to land a sweep but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ade Takulai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takulai 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ade Takulai!
Ade Takulai took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: UCF 16
Date: Nov 03, 2018

#R1#
Marzio misses with a looping right.
Crunch! Honda slams his shin into Marzio's torso.
Honda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marzio 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.
Good exchange - Honda coming out on top.
Marzio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marzio shoots for a double leg takedown but Honda sprawls well. He's pushed Marzio's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marzio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Honda swivels and escapes.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Marzio shoots in for a takedown but Honda shows good takedown defense.
Piston Honda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciro Di Marzio.
Nice straight punches there by Honda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Honda.
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. Honda moves away and avoids it.
Honda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Marzio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzio.
Honda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Marzio just manages to avoid it.
Marzio changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Honda tries to avoid it but Marzio manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Honda to the ground. Honda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That kick from Honda tenderised Marzio's leg. Marzio is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
A big left from Marzio misses.
And Honda counters with a quick kick to the body but Marzio blocks it.
Marzio walks forward, straight into a front kick from Honda.
Honda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marzio manages to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Honda!
Marzio looks winded!
Honda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Honda scores with a kick to the body.
Honda throws a nice head kick!
Honda is looking to slow Marzio down with leg kicks.
Honda thumps Marzio with a low kick.
Marzio throws a poor cross that misses
and Honda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Honda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marzio's calf.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Honda lands a big head kick that sends Marzio tumbling to the mat! Honda takes a step backwards and waves Marzio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Marzio is rocked!
A big right from Marzio misses.
Marzio is still on wobbly legs! Can Honda finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Honda.#T2#
Honda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marzio seems to have recovered his senses.
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marzio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Piston Honda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Marzio shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Honda's guard.
Honda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marzio's guard. #REVR#
Honda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Honda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Honda looking to pass the guard.
Marzio being controlled here, momentarily.
Honda tries to free his leg and advance position but Marzio is retaining full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Honda is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Marzio has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Honda is looking to defend but Marzio has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Honda! Marzio pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Honda taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: SyFi 103
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Marzio throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Marzio clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been hearing reports that Marzio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Marzio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marzio misses with a two punch combination.
Marzio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marzio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Marzio throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee jabs at Marzio's body.
Marzio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Marzio thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Marzio.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Marzio digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Marzio tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trevor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marzio lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Marzio misses with a hook
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marzio misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
Marzio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Marzio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marzio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marzio connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Marzio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee defending well as Marzio loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Marzio misses with a looping right.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marzio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Marzio's knee momentarily.
Marzio looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Marzio throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Marzio throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
A big left from Marzio misses. #T3#
Marzio lands with a right hand.
A jab from Marzio finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Marzio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Marzio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Marzio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Marzio.
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Marzio misses the target.
Marzio throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Marzio 's knee.
Marzio lands the left hand.#T4#
Marzio looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marzio digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Marzio swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Lee counters with a crisp one two that drops Marzio! Lee thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Marzio to his feet! Marzio is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Marzio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marzio misses with a hook.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Marzio is wise to it.
The fighters circling - Marzio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marzio throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marzio darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Marzio into the cage.
Lee thumps Marzio with a low kick.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Marzio throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Marzio is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Marzio is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Trevor Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lee jabs Marzio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Marzio seems unphased.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Marzio rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Marzio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Marzio ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Marzio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marzio misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Marzio's head but Marzio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marzio drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee jabs at Marzio's body.
Marzio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marzio throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Marzio ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marzio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Marzio's head back. #KD2#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Marzio tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Marzio back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Marzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marzio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
The crowd cheers as Marzio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Marzio misses the target.
Marzio throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Lee!
After the fight, Trevor Lee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SyFi 89
Date: Aug 12, 2018

#R1#
Marzio throws a hook but Paa blocks it.
Paa lands with a good body shot.
Paa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Paa is looking to land body kicks.
Marzio unleashes a big counter combination but Paa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marzio defending well as Paa loads up on a big left hand.
Marzio walks into a left hand. #KD#
Paa lands a left and a right that send Marzio crashing to the mat, dazed. Paa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Marzio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marzio looks to score with a jab to the body but Paa is just out of range.
Marzio is still on wobbly legs! Can Paa finish him?
Paa throws an uppercut from hell that sends Marzio clean off his feet! He's out cold! Paa stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iso Paa!

Event: SyFi 79
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Marzio scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Big Asznee has been cut.
Asznee closes the distance and clinches up with Marzio, looking for a takedown. Asznee pushes Marzio against the cage but Marzio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Marzio. No joy for Asznee on that attempt. #TD#
Asznee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marzio napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Marzio is trying to get back to half guard.
Marzio is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Marzio is looking for a sweep.
Marzio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Asznee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marzio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Asznee has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Asznee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marzio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asznee asserts his dominance and retains side control.#SUB#
Asznee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Marzio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1#
Asznee working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Marzio is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Marzio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Asznee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Marzio gets back to half guard.
Asznee is keen to just control but Marzio is a slippery customer.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Asznee is thwarting Marzio's attempts to control the position.
Asznee is trying to control the action in half guard but Marzio is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Asznee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marzio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Asznee.
Asznee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Marzio is trying to get back to full guard.
Asznee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marzio! #SUB#
Asznee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marzio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marzio 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.#T3#
Asznee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Marzio is desperately trying to improve his position but Asznee has a good base and remains in mount.
Asznee controlling the position easily from mount.
Marzio is desperately trying to improve his position but Asznee has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Asznee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marzio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Marzio can't escape the position. #T4#
Asznee fails to move to back control.
Marzio regains half guard.
Marzio tries to get to full guard but Asznee has control of the leg.
Marzio trying to control but Asznee postures up.
Asznee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Asznee is keen to just control but Marzio is a slippery customer.
Asznee seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Asznee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Asznee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Big Asznee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Marzio throws a series of punches but Asznee avoids them all with ease.
Asznee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Marzio misses with a hook.
Marzio leaves Asznee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marzio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Asznee counters with a takedown into side control.
Asznee is looking to take a break and control but Marzio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asznee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Asznee is trying to get an arm triangle but Marzio is defending well.
Marzio wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asznee wants to control but Marzio is keeping him busy.
Big Asznee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Asznee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marzio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Marzio tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Asznee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marzio is not content to let Asznee control the position.
Marzio pushes Asznee away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Asznee gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Asznee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Marzio is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Asznee postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Marzio tries to buck Asznee off but Asznee is having none of it.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Asznee is trying to get an arm triangle but Marzio is defending well.
Asznee working the ground and pound but Marzio is defending the strikes.
Marzio stops Asznee from passing to mount. #SUB#
Asznee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marzio has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Asznee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Marzio is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Asznee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Marzio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marzio is trying to stand up here but Asznee is controlling him well.
Asznee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marzio does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marzio is trying to stand up here but Asznee is controlling him well.
Marzio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Asznee is pressing down on Marzio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marzio is holding on for now. #SUB#
Asznee is working for a submission of some sort. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Asznee wants to free his trapped foot but Marzio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marzio is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marzio slaps away a takedown attempt from Asznee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Asznee with a poor takedown
and Marzio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Asznee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Asznee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marzio throws out the jab.
Asznee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Big Asznee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asznee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Asznee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marzio's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Big Asznee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Big Asznee'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#
Asznee shoots in but Marzio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice combination there by Marzio.
Asznee ducks right into an uppercut from Marzio.
Marzio lands a lovely overhand right.
Marzio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Big Asznee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
and Marzio counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Asznee! He's just covering up as Marzio starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Di Marzio!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ciro Di Marzio thanked Knockdown Clothes for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SyFi 71
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Marzio misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a single leg into guard. Marzio didn't expect that.
Marzio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marzio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hatton 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.
Hatton trying to control but Marzio is working from the bottom.
Hatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marzio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio wants to sweep here but Hatton controlling him for the moment.
Hatton wants to pass the guard but Marzio is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Marzio wants to sweep but no luck.
Marzio wants to stand but Hatton is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton throws a right hand that misses
and Marzio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marzio connects with a single shot there.
Hatton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marzio scores with a jab.
Hatton lands a nice hook to Marzio's body. Marzio takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hatton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Hatton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marzio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Marzio misses with a straight left.
Marzio throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Hatton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Marzio.
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!
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
Hatton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marzio struggles to land a body shot inside as Hatton controls his hands.
Marzio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marzio lands with a short shot to the head.
Marzio lands with a short shot to the head.
Hatton prevents a body shot from Marzio.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Marzio has him pressed against the cage.
Marzio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Hatton.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Marzio won't allow it. #TD#
Hatton pulls guard effortlessly.
Marzio tries to stand but Hatton is controlling from the bottom.
Hatton 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.
Marzio is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Marzio tries to stand but Hatton is controlling from the bottom.
Marzio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hatton wants to sweep but no luck.
Marzio wants to stand but Hatton is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marzio preventing the sweep.
Marzio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hatton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hatton lands a right hook to the body.
Hatton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marzio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marzio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marzio takes a swing at Hatton's ribcage but misses.
Marzio misses with a series of wild punches.
Hatton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Marzio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hatton scores with a nice right hand. #TD#
Hatton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hatton stops Marzio from standing up.
Hatton slips nicely into half guard.
Hatton prevents Marzio from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joey Hatton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Marzio moves forwards but Hatton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Marzio misses with a body punch #TD#
and Hatton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #ES2#
Marzio kicks Hatton off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Marzio misses its intended target.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hatton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hatton looks to land a left hand but Marzio moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Marzio misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hatton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marzio sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Hatton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Marzio throws a big shot that misses.
Marzio misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot by Hatton.
Hatton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marzio.
Hatton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hatton ducks under a wild hook from Marzio.
Hatton looks to land a right hand but Marzio moved out of range.#CL#
Hatton rushes Marzio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hatton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marzio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Marzio misses with the head strike.
Hatton is trying to pull guard but Marzio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hatton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Hatton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hatton jumps guard but Marzio stands there with Hatton around his waist. Hatton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hatton tries to pull guard but Marzio won't allow it. #T2#
Marzio pushes Hatton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marzio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hatton fails to pull guard.
Hatton pushes Marzio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Hatton decides to pull guard.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Marzio trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hatton's guard.
Hatton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Marzio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3##SUB#
Hatton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marzio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marzio is fighting to break Hatton's control of his arms but Hatton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hatton trying to control the position.
Hatton controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marzio scores with a hook to the body. Hatton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Marzio misses its intended target.
Marzio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Hatton. That snapped Marzio's head back. #T4#
Marzio misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Hatton counters with a takedown into side control.
Marzio is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Marzio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marzio.
Hatton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marzio tries to avoid it but Hatton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marzio to the ground. Marzio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marzio avoids the body shot from Hatton.
Marzio cracks Hatton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marzio lands a jab-cross combination.
Hatton lands a jab-cross combination.
Marzio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hatton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hatton staying out of range there.#TD#
Hatton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hatton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Hatton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marzio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marzio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hatton is working away from the top position though.
Marzio 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.#T1#
Hatton is keen to just control but Marzio is a slippery customer.
Marzio wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
Hatton wants to take a breather but Marzio is having none of it.
Marzio is looking to control Hatton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marzio avoid being mounted?
Marzio is trying to control but Hatton passes into side control!
Marzio sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marzio wants to control but Hatton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marzio wants to get back to his feet.
Marzio won't allow Hatton to pass to mount.
Marzio wants to improve his position but Hatton is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hatton tries to pass to full mount but Marzio defends it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hatton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T3#
Hatton lands a lovely overhand right.
Marzio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hatton.
Marzio throws a jab when Hatton was well out of range.#CL#
Hatton instigates a clinch.
Hatton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Marzio.
Marzio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hatton wants a takedown.
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Hatton pulls guard effortlessly.
Hatton wants to sweep here but Marzio controlling him for the moment.
Marzio postures up.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.#T4#
Hatton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marzio's guard. #REVR#
Hatton pushing down on Marzio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Marzio is defending against the submission attempts here by Hatton.
Hatton stops Marzio from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marzio desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marzio won't allow Hatton to pass to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joey Hatton.
I think Hatton 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joey Hatton!

Event: SyFi 62
Date: Jun 10, 2018

#R1#
Lee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marzio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marzio.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Marzio. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee wants to clinch but Marzio slips to the side#TD#
and Marzio counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Marzio throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marzio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Marzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Marzio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marzio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marzio creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee blocking the ground and pound.
Lee blocking the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marzio working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marzio dominating with strikes here.
Marzio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T2#
Marzio trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Marzio is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Marzio misses with a head shot.
Lee wants to control but Marzio is having none of it.
Marzio looking to ground and pound but Lee is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T3#
Marzio throws some wild stikes that Lee manages to avoid easily.
Marzio throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marzio avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Marzio lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Marzio there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB#
Marzio goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Marzio's guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Marzio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Marzio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Marzio has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Marzio is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Marzio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Marzio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marzio lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Marzio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Marzio counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marzio has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marzio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Marzio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marzio wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T1#
Marzio pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ciro Di Marzio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Marzio is trying for a kimura here. Lee looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Marzio wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SyFi 52
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
Puhkuri slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Marzio keeps the fight on the outside.
Puhkuri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marzio avoids it really well and circles away.
Marzio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Puhkuri throws a front kick that sends Marzio stumbling back into the cage.
Puhkuri doesn't manage to clinch there - Marzio circles away.
Puhkuri scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marzio throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puhkuri on the side of the head.
Marzio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A punch lands to the side of Puhkuri 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Puhkuri fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marzio wants to counter with a clinch but Puhkuri pushes him away.#T1#
Puhkuri is looking to clinch but Marzio is avoiding it. #CL#
Puhkuri moves into the clinch successfully.
Puhkuri tries to stall but Marzio uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC#
Puhkuri manages to break the clinch.
Marzio lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Puhkuri is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Niko Puhkuri has been cut.
Marzio darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Puhkuri's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Marzio before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciro Di Marzio!
After the big win, Ciro Di Marzio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SyFi 41
Date: Apr 22, 2018

#R1#
Creed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marzio pinned against the cage. Marzio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Creed gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marzio counters with a nice uppercut.
Creed doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marzio counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Creed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Creed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Creed doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Marzio gets caught napping as Creed dives in and scores a takedown. Marzio manages to retain guard.
Creed won't allow Marzio to get back to his feet.
Creed trying to control but Marzio is working from the bottom.
Marzio wants to stand and escape but Creed is having none of it.
Marzio keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
Marzio pulls Creed in close to his closed guard and prevents Creed from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Creed throws a big right hand that misses.
Marzio controls Creed momentarily but Creed frees himself.
Marzio being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Creed slips under a jab from Marzio.
Creed avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Creed closes the distance and clinches up with Marzio, looking for a takedown. Creed pushes Marzio against the cage but Marzio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Creed dives in and grabs Marzio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marzio pushes down on Creed's head and hops out.
Creed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Marzio.
Creed walks into a jab.
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. Creed moves away and avoids it.
Creed drops down looking for a counter takedown but Marzio sprawls and moves away.
Creed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Creed tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marzio swivels and escapes.#T2#
Marzio throws out a loose jab but Creed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Victor Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marzio circles away.#TD#
Creed drives through with a takedown into Marzio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Creed wants to pass the guard but Marzio is keeping the position.
Creed trying to control but Marzio is working from the bottom.
Marzio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creed trying to control the position from guard on top but Marzio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Creed throws a big elbow that misses.
Creed stops Marzio from standing up.
Creed is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Marzio trying to control the position. #T3#
Marzio is looking to stand up but Creed isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Marzio misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Creed is defended easily by Marzio.
Creed uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Marzio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Creed avoids the body shot from Marzio.
Marzio stuffs the takedown.
Creed changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marzio tries to avoid it but Creed manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marzio to the ground. Marzio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marzio! But no joy.
Creed misses with a takedown attempt
and Marzio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Creed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marzio's guard.
Creed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Marzio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Creed won't allow Marzio to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marzio is looking to sweep but instead, Creed has passed into half guard.
Marzio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Creed throws a strike but Marzio avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Creed has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Marzio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marzio is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Creed is in close to Marzio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marzio keeping moving, preventing Creed from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
That's time! Creed's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Marzio there.
Creed blocks a jab.#TD#
Marzio gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Creed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Creed tries to free his leg and advance position but Marzio is retaining full guard.
Marzio wants to stand but Creed is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creed works over Marzio with some ground and pound from guard.
Creed throws an elbow that misses. Marzio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Creed's guard. Nice move by Marzio!#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Creed has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Marzio doesn't defend quickly enough and Creed has managed to lock this one up! Can Marzio escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Creed on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Victor Creed!
A very excited looking Victor Creed 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: SyFi 31
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Marzio misses.
Kilbach misses with a looping left.
Marzio throws a looping overhand right but Kilbach ducks down to avoid it.
Sammmy Kilbach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Marzio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marzio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kilbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Kilbach misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Kilbach.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilbach sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marzio moves away from the strike by Kilbach.
A jab from Kilbach finds it's way through Marzio's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kilbach rushes Marzio and presses him up against the cage.
Kilbach lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kilbach lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kilbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilbach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
Marzio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
Marzio is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T1#
Kilbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Marzio.
Marzio lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Kilbach prevents a body shot from Marzio.
Kilbach misses with a body punch.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilbach.
Kilbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kilbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Kilbach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Kilbach throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marzios head.
Marzio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kilbach has a couple of punches blocked by Marzio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilbach.
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kilbach misses with a body punch.
Marzio lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marzio misses with the head strike. #T2#
Kilbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Kilbach fails to land.
Kilbach working aggressively here.
Marzio working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilbach lands a shoulder strike.
Kilbach misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marzio.
Kilbach tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marzio working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marzio.
Marzio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kilbach backwards.
Marzio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marzio pushes Kilbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marzio lands a body shot.
Kilbach is looking for a takedown.
Marzio lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kilbach tries a body shot but Marzio blocks it.
Marzio working aggressively here. #T3#
Marzio working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilbach.
Kilbach blocking some punches.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marzio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marzio misses with some punches.
Kilbach swings wildly with an uppercut but Marzio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilbach lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marzio backwards.
Kilbach has a couple of punches blocked by Marzio.
Marzio misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kilbach.
A short right from Kilbach.
Kilbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilbach blocking some punches.
Kilbach tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marzio's elbow.
Marzio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Marzio on the inside. #T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kilbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marzio tries to throw a body punch but Kilbach avoids it by throwing Marzio back against the cage.
Marzio throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilbach.
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Kilbach.
Marzio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilbach blocking some punches.
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
Kilbach blocking some punches.
Marzio digs a right hand into Kilbach's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kilbach's gas tank.
Kilbach misses with a body punch.
Kilbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Kilbach throws a head punch that misses.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilbach misses with some punches.
Marzio swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kilbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marzio misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Kilbach tries to clinch but Marzio moves away
enabling Marzio to counter with a crisp jab.
Kilbach lands a jab to Marzio's midsection.
Marzio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marzio punishes Kilbach's body with a nice straight punch.
Kilbach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilbach lands a head shot.
Kilbach lands a jab to the nose.#ROC#
Marzio is rocked!
Kilbach is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marzio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilbach finish him?
Kilbach wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Marzio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marzio seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Kilbach tries to clinch there but Marzio circles away.
Kilbach is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kilbach takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL#
Kilbach closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kilbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Marzio.
Kilbach tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Marzio lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marzio.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kilbach.
A short right from Kilbach.
Kilbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marzio throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilbach.
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
Kilbach blocks an uppercut.
Marzio misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marzio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilbach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Marzio controls his hands. #BC#
Kilbach breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Marzio cracks Kilbach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Marzio lands an overhand right.
Marzio missing with a left hand there. Kilbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kilbach tries to clinch but Marzio moves out of range.
Marzio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kilbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marzio.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilbach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marzio circles away quickly and effectively.
Marzio connects with a jab.
Kilbach cracks Marzio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marzio throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Kilbach with a nice cross.#CL#
Kilbach has Marzio up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Marzio.
Kilbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilbach lands with a short shot to the head.
Ciro Di Marzio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marzio lands with a short shot to the head.
Marzio lands an uppercut.
Marzio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marzio misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Marzio controls his hands.
Kilbach is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kilbach can't find room to land a body shot as Marzio controls the action.
A short left from Marzio.
Marzio throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Marzio pushes Kilbach back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilbach misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kilbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Marzio on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Sammmy Kilbach has been cut.
Marzio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kilbach scores with a shoulder strike.
Marzio throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilbach.
Marzio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kilbach goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marzio blocks a body shot from Kilbach.
Kilbach tries to throw a body punch but Marzio avoids it by throwing Kilbach back against the cage.
Marzio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilbach backwards.
Marzio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marzio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kilbach backwards.
Marzio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kilbach blocks a body shot from Marzio.
Kilbach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilbach swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marzio pushes Kilbach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kilbach is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ciro Di Marzio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sammmy Kilbach's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kilbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marzio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilbach.
Marzio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilbach manages to avoid it.
Kilbach defending well as Marzio loads up on a big left hand.
Kilbach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kilbach takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oh Kilbach is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kilbach fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kilbach seems to have got his legs back now.
Marzio jabs Kilbach right on the nose. Kilbach blinks but takes it well.
Kilbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marzio manages to avoid it.
Marzio scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilbach takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Kilbach drives through and clinches with Marzio against the cage.
Marzio misses with the head strike.
Kilbach blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Kilbach breaks the clinch. #T1#
Kilbach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Marzio avoids the body shot from Kilbach.
Marzio takes one to the chin there.
Marzio throws an overhand right that lands on Kilbach's shoulder, as Kilbach tries to avoid the shot.
Kilbach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marzio.
Kilbach wants to clinch up but Marzio keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Marzio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kilbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Marzio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marzio looks to land a right hand but Kilbach moved out of range.
Marzio misses with a straight left.
Kilbach is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marzio.
Marzio just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kilbach has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kilbach is looking to control Marzio's arms but Marzio gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kilbach has his back to the cage.
Marzio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sammmy Kilbach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilbach.
Kilbach misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kilbach can't find room to land a body shot as Marzio controls the action.
Kilbach lands with a left to the head.
Marzio has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kilbach seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marzio can turn it around.
Marzio lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marzio scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Kilbach.
Marzio scores with a shoulder strike.
Kilbach lands a body shot.
Marzio misses with a body punch.
Marzio blocks an uppercut.
Kilbach softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marzio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kilbach blocking some punches.
Marzio lands with a left to the head.
Kilbach throws a punch but it's blocked by Marzio.
A head punch on the inside from Marzio fails to land.
Marzio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marzio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ciro Di Marzio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Marzio has a couple of punches blocked by Kilbach.
Kilbach can't find room to land a body shot as Marzio controls the action.
Kilbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marzio working aggressively here.
Marzio blocks an uppercut.
Kilbach lands a nice shot to the body.
Marzio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marzio.
Kilbach struggles to land a body shot inside as Marzio controls his hands.
Kilbach misses with a body punch.
Kilbach scores with a shot to the side of Marzio's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marzio.
Marzio lands a right hand.
Kilbach fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilbach tries a body shot but Marzio blocks it. #T4#
Kilbach can't find room to land a body shot as Marzio controls the action.
Marzio gets through Kilbach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marzio blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Marzio - that landed with a thud.
Kilbach misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilbach working aggressively here.
Kilbach jumps guard but Marzio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kilbach misses with some punches.
Kilbach misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marzio lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilbach jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Marzio walks away with a smile on his face. Kilbach gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marzio 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.
Kilbach misses with a body shot
and Marzio counters with a straight right hand.
Kilbach throws an overhand right that lands on Marzio's shoulder, as Marzio tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Marzio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kilbach slips a straight right by Marzio.
Marzio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ciro Di Marzio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marzio 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciro Di Marzio!
After the big win, Ciro Di Marzio made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockdown Clothes and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SyFi 23
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Anderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marzio moves away.
Anderson throws a lazy uppercut
and Marzio counters with a straight right hand.
Marzio misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marzio circles away.
Marzio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marzio counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Marzio circles away.
Anderson moves to clinch but Marzio breaks away
and Marzio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anderson moves to clinch but Marzio breaks away
and Marzio counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson tries to clinch
and Marzio counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Anderson out cold! What a finish! Marzio is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SyFi 14
Date: Feb 19, 2018

#R1#
Broth misses with a wild body shot.
Broth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marzio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Broth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marzio throws a jab but it's blocked by Broth.
Broth misses with a looping right.
Broth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marzio.
Broth slips a straight right by Marzio.
Marzio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Broth is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Broth tries to work over Marzio's front leg with a kick but Marzio checks it.
Broth misses the shot to the body.
Marzio scores with a jab. Broth acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marzio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marzio lands a jab.
Marzio throws a lazy right hand but Broth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Broth is looking to clinch but Marzio is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Marzio - just one landing. #ROC2#
Broth is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marzio cracks Broth with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Broth falls to his knees and Marzio doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Di Marzio!
Ciro Di Marzio managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Knockdown Clothes, into his post fight interview.

Event: EPGH 3 Prelims
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
God swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As God tries to get set, Marzio tries to push him back and clinch up but God manages to avoid the attempt.
Marzio blocks a jab.
Marzio lands a jab.
God lunges at Marzio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marzio's hand.
Marzio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marzio throws an off balance right hand
and God counters with a nice body shot.
God scores with a punch to the head.
Marzio throws a big shot that misses.
Marzio rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and God counters with a one-two to the body.
Marzio misses with an uppercut. God saw that one coming.
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!
Marzio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marzio throws out a loose jab but God uses good head movement to avoid it.
God dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Marzio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
God connects with a body shot that sends Marzio's belly button to the back.
God takes a swing at Marzio's ribcage but misses.
Marzio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marzio throws a shot from downtown. God moves away and avoids it.
Marzio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
God lands with a good body shot.
Marzio throws a poor cross that misses
and God counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
God cracks Marzio with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Marzio looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can God finish him? #ROC2#
Marzio is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
God fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Marzio square on the jaw! Damn, Marzio 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 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greek God!
Greek God very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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