PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Salaiman Firouzadeh (ranked 4883 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Swingewood (ranked 4803 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Firouzadeh
vs
Swingewood

178 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Salaiman Firouzadeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Swingewood!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swingewood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firouzadeh is looking to counter the offense by Swingewood and move into the clinch.

Firouzadeh has managed to clinch.

Firouzadeh has clasped his hands together around Swingewood's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Firouzadeh working the ground and pound but Swingewood is defending the strikes.
Swingewood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Firouzadeh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swingewood gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Firouzadeh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Swingewood on the ground.
Firouzadeh prevents Swingewood from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood trying to control here.
Firouzadeh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swingewood defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Firouzadeh in particular looking to stall.
Swingewood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Firouzadeh wants to stand up but Swingewood manages to regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firouzadeh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Firouzadeh wants to stand but Swingewood is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swingewood is on top in guard.

Swingewood won't allow Firouzadeh to sweep him here.
Swingewood throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Firouzadeh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Swingewood trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firouzadeh has Swingewood pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Firouzadeh keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Swingewood tries to clinch but Firouzadeh moves out of range.
Swingewood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firouzadeh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Swingewood somewhat.
Firouzadeh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.

Firouzadeh dives in and scores a takedown into Swingewood's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Firouzadeh has gone for a leg lock! Swingewood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Firouzadeh's guard.

Firouzadeh is looking to stand up but Swingewood isn't so interested in that idea.
Swingewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swingewood wants to control from the top but Firouzadeh keeps moving.
Firouzadeh trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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 Salaiman Firouzadeh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Firouzadeh scores with a takedown into Swingewood's guard.
Swingewood is looking to stand up but Firouzadeh isn't so interested in that idea.
Aaron Swingewood has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swingewood keeping moving, preventing Firouzadeh from controlling successfully.
Firouzadeh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swingewood is proving hard to escape from.
Firouzadeh is pushing down on Swingewood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swingewood is fighting to maintain full guard but Firouzadeh has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Firouzadeh is just content to waste time from the top position. Swingewood takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firouzadeh stays in close to Swingewood's body and controls the position.

Swingewood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Firouzadeh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Firouzadeh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Firouzadeh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Swingewood has a closed guard, preventing Firouzadeh from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swingewood wants to clinch.

Firouzadeh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Swingewood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Firouzadeh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Firouzadeh prevents Swingewood from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood controls Firouzadeh momentarily but Firouzadeh frees himself.
Firouzadeh throws a strike but Swingewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Swingewood won't allow Firouzadeh to get back to his feet.
Firouzadeh seems keen to control Swingewood's posture.
Firouzadeh wants to sweep but no luck.
Swingewood trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom.
Swingewood sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Firouzadeh's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firouzadeh is not content to let Swingewood control the position.

Swingewood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Firouzadeh sees it coming and defends easily.
Swingewood prevents Firouzadeh from improving his position.
Firouzadeh misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh has a hand on Swingewood's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Swingewood takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Firouzadeh can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aaron Swingewood will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Firouzadeh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Firouzadeh showed some decent athleticism there.
Swingewood has hold of Firouzadeh's hands but Firouzadeh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Firouzadeh wants to control but Swingewood is keeping him busy.
Firouzadeh seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Firouzadeh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swingewood sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swingewood trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swingewood manages to get to full guard.
Firouzadeh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Firouzadeh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swingewood lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Swingewood trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom.
Swingewood works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Firouzadeh tries to roll over but Swingewood keeps him under control.
Swingewood wants to pass the guard but Firouzadeh is defending well.

Swingewood seems to be looking for submissions.
Firouzadeh wants to control but Swingewood is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood is trying to control the action in half guard but Firouzadeh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Swingewood dives in and grabs Firouzadeh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Firouzadeh pushes down on Swingewood's head and hops out.
Swingewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Firouzadeh.
No luck for Swingewood with that takedown attempt.
Firouzadeh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Swingewood circles away quickly and effectively.
Swingewood tries a head kick but it misses.
Swingewood wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swingewood tries for a takedown but Firouzadeh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Swingewood.
Swingewood takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Swingewood.

Firouzadeh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Swingewood quickly recovers to half guard.
Firouzadeh content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salaiman Firouzadeh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Firouzadeh 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!