Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Baya closes the distance and clinches up with Firouzadeh, looking for a takedown. Baya pushes Firouzadeh against the cage but Firouzadeh circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Baya dives in for a single leg takedown but Firouzadeh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Firouzadeh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Baya to the mat! Baya manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firouzadeh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Firouzadeh wants to get up but he can't break Baya's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh 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.
Firouzadeh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Baya on the ground.
Baya looking to control. #T1#
Baya wants to stand up but Firouzadeh is controlling him. #SUB#
Firouzadeh is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Baya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Firouzadeh with that takedown attempt.
Baya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Firouzadeh with a body shot.
Baya throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#
It looks like Salaiman Firouzadeh has been cut.
Baya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
No luck for Baya with that takedown attempt.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerede Baya.#T2#
Baya tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Firouzadeh defends well and Baya ends up having to push Firouzadeh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Firouzadeh takes the fight into the clinch.
Firouzadeh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baya's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Baya jumps guard and drags Firouzadeh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Firouzadeh looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baya wants to stand and escape but Firouzadeh is having none of it. #T3#
Firouzadeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baya wants to stand but Firouzadeh is controlling the position.
Firouzadeh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Baya had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Firouzadeh defends it easily.
Firouzadeh works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Firouzadeh drops an elbow to the side of Baya's head.
Baya manages to get to full guard.
Firouzadeh stops Baya from standing up.
Firouzadeh stays in close to Baya's body and controls the position.
Firouzadeh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh wanted to stand there but Baya had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Salaiman Firouzadeh's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Firouzadeh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baya is working for takedown but Firouzadeh is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Baya has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Firouzadeh avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Firouzadeh tries to break the clinch but Baya is controlling the position. #TD#
Firouzadeh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Baya uses from the top position. #SUB#
Firouzadeh working for a triangle but Baya defends it easily.
Baya postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baya trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Firouzadeh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baya manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Baya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baya trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Firouzadeh sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Baya is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Firouzadeh preventing the sweep.
Firouzadeh is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Firouzadeh postures up.
Baya keeping full guard, as Firouzadeh tries to pass.
Firouzadeh passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Firouzadeh working the body and head with strikes.
Baya is looking to regain half guard here but Firouzadeh keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Baya on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Firouzadeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baya can do to turn this around?
Firouzadeh tries to move to mount but Baya blocks the move with his legs.
Baya is trying to escape the position but Firouzadeh is controlling the position.
Baya tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baya can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee asks Firouzadeh politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Firouzadeh prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Firouzadeh tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Firouzadeh has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baya is looking for a sweep.
Baya is trying to buck Firouzadeh off.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baya tries to close the distance and clinch but Firouzadeh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Firouzadeh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Firouzadeh showed some decent athleticism there.
Baya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Firouzadeh is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Baya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Salaiman Firouzadeh's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Firouzadeh fails to land with a series of punches. #TD#
Firouzadeh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Baya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Firouzadeh is in Baya's guard.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Firouzadeh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh won't allow Baya to sweep him here. #T1#
Baya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firouzadeh postures up and lands a big shot to Baya's brow.
Firouzadeh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baya wants to sweep but no luck.
Firouzadeh controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baya closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Firouzadeh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
Firouzadeh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Baya missing with punches from the bottom.
Firouzadeh sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Baya pushes Firouzadeh off looking to stand but Firouzadeh dives back in and keeps control.
Baya trying to control but Firouzadeh postures up.
Firouzadeh trying to control the pace. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Firouzadeh tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Firouzadeh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firouzadeh slaps away a takedown attempt from Baya, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Firouzadeh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Firouzadeh lands in his opponent's guard.
Firouzadeh postures up. #T4#
Firouzadeh stays in close to Baya's body and controls the position.
Firouzadeh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baya is keeping the position for now.
Firouzadeh has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Baya is proving hard to escape from.
Baya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Firouzadeh controls the pace.
Salaiman Firouzadeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baya has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Firouzadeh doesn't defend quickly enough and Baya has managed to lock this one up! Can Firouzadeh escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baya on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jerede Baya!

Event: The Island Season 8, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Firouzadeh drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tucker strikes from his own guard.
Tucker 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.
Firouzadeh stays in close to Tucker's body and controls the position.
Tucker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tucker on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tucker tries to get out of the position.
Firouzadeh trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firouzadeh preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Tucker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firouzadeh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firouzadeh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tucker looking for a sweep. Not yet Tucker, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Firouzadeh controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Tucker drives through and clinches with Firouzadeh against the cage.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Tucker works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tucker postures up and lands a big shot to Firouzadeh's brow.
Tucker is looking to work some ground and pound but Firouzadeh has wrist control.#T2#
Tucker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firouzadeh is keeping the position for now.
Firouzadeh is looking to stand up but Tucker isn't so interested in that idea.
Tucker throws a big elbow that misses.
Tucker slips nicely into half guard.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tucker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Firouzadeh taking some punishment here, with Tucker in his half guard.
Firouzadeh wants to control but Tucker is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tucker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tucker is nestled in close to Firouzadeh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tucker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Tucker.
Tucker looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Firouzadeh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Tucker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Firouzadeh is rocked!
Tucker lands with a punch from half guard.
Firouzadeh is still in real trouble! Can Tucker finish him?
Tucker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Firouzadeh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tucker.
Firouzadeh punching from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is looking to control Tucker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Firouzadeh avoid being mounted?
Tucker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tucker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tucker wants to stand up but Firouzadeh has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Firouzadeh seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Tucker lands strikes from half guard.
Tucker prevents Firouzadeh from standing back up. #SUB#
Tucker is working for a submission of some sort.
Tucker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Tucker is looking for a kimura here.
Tucker is looking to take a break and control but Firouzadeh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Firouzadeh trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tucker dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Firouzadeh.
Tucker is looking to counter the offense by Firouzadeh and move into the clinch.
Firouzadeh wants to clinch but Tucker slips to the side
and Tucker counters with a right hand to the body.
Firouzadeh moves in looking to clinch but Tucker pushes him off.
Tucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Firouzadeh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tucker but Tucker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Firouzadeh.
Tucker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Firouzadeh under the eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Tucker clinches.
Tucker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Tucker controlling the action here for a moment.
Firouzadeh trying to stall but Tucker improves his position.
Tucker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Firouzadeh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Firouzadeh jabs Tucker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Firouzadeh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salaiman Firouzadeh.
Firouzadeh fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Firouzadeh is defended easily by Tucker.
Salaiman Firouzadeh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tucker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tucker drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Firouzadeh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tucker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tucker does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3##TD2#
Firouzadeh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tucker quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Tucker has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Firouzadeh is on him like a limpet, forcing Tucker back against the cage.#TD#
Tucker gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Tucker there.
Tucker working the head and body with strikes.
Tucker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Firouzadeh looks like he's trying to stand up.
Firouzadeh taking some punishment here, with Tucker in his half guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tucker scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Tucker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firouzadeh is just riding it out for now. Tucker eventually gives up the hold.
Tucker working over Firouzadeh with some ground and pound. Firouzadeh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T4#
Tucker working Firouzadeh over with strikes.
John Tucker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker thows a huge punch but Firouzadeh dodges it nicely.
Firouzadeh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tucker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tucker's back!
Firouzadeh struggling to keep hold of the position.
Tucker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Firouzadeh tries to keep control of the position but Tucker is staying busy.
Firouzadeh keeps control of the position as Tucker tries to break free.
Firouzadeh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tucker doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Tucker dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Tucker closes the distance and clinches.
Firouzadeh being controlled against the cage.
Tucker lands a shot to the body.
Tucker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firouzadeh's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Tucker manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tucker moves into the clinch successfully.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Firouzadeh misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Firouzadeh's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Firouzadeh.
Nice defenses there by Tucker.
Tucker gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Firouzadeh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firouzadeh wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Tucker takes the fight into the clinch.
Firouzadeh can't break the clinch.
Firouzadeh doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firouzadeh managing to block the knees to the body from Tucker. #T2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tucker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tucker is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Tucker.
Firouzadeh can't break the clinch.
Firouzadeh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tucker just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Salaiman Firouzadeh.#BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch.
John Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Firouzadeh tries to clinch up.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Firouzadeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Firouzadeh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tucker circles away.
Tucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Firouzadeh.
Firouzadeh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Tucker clinches up with Firouzadeh and pushes him back against the cage.
Tucker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T3#
Tucker slows down the pace here. #BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker throws a body kick that misses.
Firouzadeh fails with a takedown attempt.
Tucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Tucker slaps away a takedown attempt from Firouzadeh, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Tucker clinches up with Firouzadeh and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##BC#
Tucker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Firouzadeh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firouzadeh wants it to stay on the feet.
Firouzadeh tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tucker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Firouzadeh. #CL#
Tucker darts in and clinches Firouzadeh up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Tucker breaks from the clinch.
Firouzadeh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tucker tries to avoid it but Firouzadeh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tucker to the ground. Tucker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
John Tucker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Tucker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Firouzadeh tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tucker avoids it.#BC#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Tucker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tucker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for John Tucker!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for John Tucker!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for John Tucker!

John Tucker wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, John Tucker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2018

#R1#
Marquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Firouzadeh bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Marquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marquez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Firouzadeh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez being controlled for a moment. #T1#
Marquez is looking to reverse the position.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom here.
Marquez defending against the ground and pound.
Firouzadeh tries to move into full mount but can't pass Marquez's legs.
Firouzadeh tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Marquez is trying to escape the position but Firouzadeh is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Marquez 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.
Marquez wants to control but Firouzadeh postures up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Firouzadeh takes the fight into the clinch.
Marquez jumps guard but Firouzadeh stands there with Marquez around his waist. Marquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Firouzadeh wants the takedown. Marquez is fighting it off but Firouzadeh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marquez's guard against the cage.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firouzadeh is one step ahead there.
Firouzadeh not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Firouzadeh's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Firouzadeh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Firouzadeh.
Firouzadeh landing with the ground and pound.
Marquez is trying to keep Firouzadeh in close. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Firouzadeh controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firouzadeh postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Marquez dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Marquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Firouzadeh has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marquez defends well.
Marquez stops Firouzadeh from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Marquez tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Firouzadeh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Firouzadeh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Firouzadeh showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Firouzadeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firouzadeh sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marquez's guard.
Firouzadeh trying to advance position but Marquez counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Marquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Firouzadeh defends well.
Firouzadeh slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Firouzadeh lands strikes from half guard.
Firouzadeh wants to pass to mount but Marquez is defending the position.
Marquez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Firouzadeh to get the leverage. #SUB#
Marquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura but Marquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Firouzadeh to get the leverage.
Firouzadeh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Firouzadeh is working for a kimura but Marquez is defending it quite comfortably.
Firouzadeh not doing much here. #T3#
Marquez is trying to maintain the position but Firouzadeh is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Firouzadeh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Firouzadeh stalling away here and it's allowed Marquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Firouzadeh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB#
Marquez working for a triangle but Firouzadeh defends it easily.
Firouzadeh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firouzadeh is one step ahead there.
Firouzadeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Firouzadeh looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Marquez!
Firouzadeh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Marquez is looking for a sweep.
Marquez is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez regains half guard.#SUB2#
Marquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Firouzadeh. #T1#
Marquez is looking to improve his position.
Marquez trying to control here.
Firouzadeh content to control rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firouzadeh trying to pass the guard but Marquez defending well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh seems to be looking for submissions.
Marquez is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Firouzadeh clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Firouzadeh pulls Marquez into guard. #T3#
Marquez advances position into side control!
Salaiman Firouzadeh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marquez avoids the strikes from the bottom by Firouzadeh.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firouzadeh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marquez wants to stand but Firouzadeh is controlling his arm.
Marquez advances to mount.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Firouzadeh is squirming around nicely.
Marquez won't let Firouzadeh get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Firouzadeh tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
Firouzadeh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Firouzadeh is looking to improve his position but Marquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Marquez controlling the position easily from mount.
Firouzadeh is squirming around, avoiding Marquez's attempts to control the action.
Marquez thowing shots but they're missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh tries to lock up and control but Marquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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 Francisco Marquez.
I think Firouzadeh 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salaiman Firouzadeh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Kiatmookao slips a jab and a cross from Firouzadeh. #TD#
Firouzadeh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Firouzadeh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kiatmookao is trying to maintain the position but Firouzadeh is very close to passing his half guard.
Firouzadeh wants to stand up but Kiatmookao is controlling the position.
Firouzadeh trying to pass the guard but Kiatmookao defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiatmookao trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Firouzadeh slips a nice elbow through Kiatmookao's hands, connecting with Kiatmookao's forehead.#SUB2#
Kiatmookao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Firouzadeh pulls his head out easily.
Kiatmookao is looking for a sweep. Firouzadeh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kiatmookao moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Firouzadeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiatmookao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kiatmookao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Firouzadeh is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Firouzadeh thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Firouzadeh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Firouzadeh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kiatmookao controls Firouzadeh momentarily but Firouzadeh frees himself.
Firouzadeh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kiatmookao swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kiatmookao - that will leave a mark! #TD#
Firouzadeh darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Firouzadeh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB#
Firouzadeh wants to work for an arm triangle but Kiatmookao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Firouzadeh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Firouzadeh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kiatmookao wants to improve his position but Firouzadeh is controlling well. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firouzadeh not doing much here. #SUB#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kiatmookao tries to roll over but Firouzadeh keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Firouzadeh gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Firouzadeh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD#
Firouzadeh has clasped his hands together around Kiatmookao's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Firouzadeh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kiatmookao on the ground.
Kiatmookao is looking for a sweep.
Firouzadeh working away.
Kiatmookao pushes Firouzadeh away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Firouzadeh gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Firouzadeh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kiatmookao is looking for a sweep.
Kiatmookao tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Firouzadeh easily slips into full mount!
Kiatmookao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firouzadeh landing strikes, looking to finish!
Firouzadeh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Firouzadeh wants to get back to his feet but Kiatmookao is holding on tight.
Salaiman Firouzadeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Firouzadeh fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kiatmookao wants to hold on but Firouzadeh pushes him away.
Kiatmookao manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Firouzadeh controlling the action here.
Firouzadeh throws a strike but Kiatmookao avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T3#
Firouzadeh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Firouzadeh wants to stand but Kiatmookao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firouzadeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Firouzadeh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firouzadeh wants to stand but Kiatmookao is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kiatmookao wants to stand but Firouzadeh is controlling the position.
Kiatmookao keeping full guard, as Firouzadeh tries to pass.
Kiatmookao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Firouzadeh stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiatmookao. Kiatmookao gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that second round.
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##TD#
Firouzadeh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Firouzadeh showed some decent athleticism there.
Firouzadeh is controlling the pace.
Kiatmookao tries to roll over but Firouzadeh keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Firouzadeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kiatmookao can do to turn this around?#T1#
Firouzadeh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Firouzadeh prevents Kiatmookao from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Firouzadeh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Firouzadeh is controlling the pace.
Firouzadeh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kiatmookao defending well though. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Firouzadeh is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Firouzadeh in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kiatmookao cracks Firouzadeh with a good jab.#CL#
Firouzadeh drives through and clinches with Kiatmookao against the cage. #TD2#
Kiatmookao jumps guard.
Firouzadeh controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Firouzadeh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firouzadeh postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Firouzadeh throws a body kick that misses.
Kiatmookao shoots in for a takedown but Firouzadeh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Firouzadeh throws a big counter combination but Kiatmookao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kiatmookao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Kiatmookao looks to move away, Firouzadeh throws a big counter combo but Kiatmookao just gets out of the way.
Kiatmookao tries to clinch but Firouzadeh moves out of range. #TD#
Firouzadeh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Firouzadeh showed some decent athleticism there.
Firouzadeh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salaiman Firouzadeh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firouzadeh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salaiman Firouzadeh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1#
Blanco is looking to clinch but Firouzadeh is avoiding it.
Blanco avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Firouzadeh drives through and clinches with Blanco against the cage. #TD2#
Blanco jumps into guard, dragging Firouzadeh to the mat.
Firouzadeh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
Blanco looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Firouzadeh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blanco.
Firouzadeh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL#
Firouzadeh moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanco tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Firouzadeh just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Firouzadeh breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Firouzadeh fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blanco to the ground. Firouzadeh is now in Blanco's guard.#SU#
Firouzadeh gets to his feet. Blanco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Blanco moves in looking to clinch but Firouzadeh pushes him off.
Blanco misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Firouzadeh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Firouzadeh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco is keeping the position for now.
Blanco controls Firouzadeh momentarily but Firouzadeh frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Firouzadeh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Blanco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Firouzadeh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blanco controls Firouzadeh momentarily but Firouzadeh frees himself. #T3#
Firouzadeh is looking to stand up but Blanco won't let him. #SUB2#
Firouzadeh avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Blanco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Firouzadeh passes Blanco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Firouzadeh trying to control the pace. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Firouzadeh is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blanco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Firouzadeh is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Blanco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firouzadeh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blanco looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanco, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
That's time! Firouzadeh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Blanco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Firouzadeh is looking to counter with head kicks.
Blanco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firouzadeh. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanco enables Firouzadeh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Firouzadeh is standing up over Blanco. Blanco looks to escape but Firouzadeh dives into side control. #REVB#
Firouzadeh advances to mount.
Blanco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Firouzadeh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blanco on the ground.
Blanco trying to control here.
Blanco won't allow Firouzadeh to pass to mount. #T1#
Blanco trying to hold on to Firouzadeh's head to control him but Firouzadeh postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Firouzadeh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Firouzadeh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blanco is positioning himself well to prevent Firouzadeh advancing to mount.
Blanco trying to control here.
Firouzadeh trying to control the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Firouzadeh has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Firouzadeh scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Firouzadeh in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Firouzadeh is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB#
Firouzadeh wants to work for an arm triangle but Blanco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Firouzadeh shoots in and gets a takedown into Blanco's guard.
Salaiman Firouzadeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Firouzadeh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blanco controls Firouzadeh momentarily but Firouzadeh frees himself.
Blanco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Firouzadeh controls the pace.#T4#
Blanco wants to stand and escape but Firouzadeh is having none of it.
Blanco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Firouzadeh would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Firouzadeh postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Firouzadeh tries to stand but Blanco is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blanco throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Firouzadeh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blanco's half guard.#SUB#
Firouzadeh is working for a kimura but Blanco is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Firouzadeh gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Firouzadeh slows down the pace here. #TD#
Firouzadeh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Blanco regains guard.
Firouzadeh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Blanco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Firouzadeh defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Firouzadeh manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
Firouzadeh has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Firouzadeh pulls Blanco in close to his closed guard and prevents Blanco from doing any damage or advancing position.
Firouzadeh on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Firouzadeh tries to get out of the position.
Blanco trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Blanco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Firouzadeh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blanco has managed to get both his arms back between Firouzadeh's legs - danger averted.
Firouzadeh is wriggling around but Blanco manages to pass to half guard.
Firouzadeh is trying to get back to full guard.
Firouzadeh is staying active underneath Blanco, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Firouzadeh trying to hold on to Blanco's head to control him but Blanco postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Firouzadeh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Firouzadeh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Firouzadeh misses with an uppercut. Blanco saw that one coming.
Firouzadeh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blanco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Firouzadeh somewhat.
Blanco doesn't manage to clinch there - Firouzadeh circles away. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firouzadeh swings widly with a right hand
and Blanco counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blanco goes for a double leg but Firouzadeh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Firouzadeh continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Firouzadeh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blanco enables Firouzadeh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blanco manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Firouzadeh is pushing down on Blanco's leg trying to pass to half guard. Blanco is fighting to maintain full guard but Firouzadeh has managed to sneak the leg through.
Firouzadeh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Firouzadeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blanco can do to turn this around?
Blanco tries to get to full guard but Firouzadeh has control of the leg.
Blanco is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Firouzadeh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blanco is just riding it out for now. Firouzadeh eventually gives up the hold.
Firouzadeh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Salaiman Firouzadeh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Firouzadeh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salaiman Firouzadeh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Wyderko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firouzadeh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wyderko somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wyderko. #CL2#
Firouzadeh gets a clinch.
Wyderko has Firouzadeh pressed against the cage, preventing Firouzadeh from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Firouzadeh tries a body shot but Wyderko blocks it.
Wyderko keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Firouzadeh's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Firouzadeh is trying to trip Wyderko. He has hold of a leg but Wyderko is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Firouzadeh persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wyderko trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Firouzadeh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1##SUB#
Wyderko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wyderko being controlled here, momentarily.
Firouzadeh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wyderko is trying to control the position but Firouzadeh postures up.
Firouzadeh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Firouzadeh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firouzadeh is working Wyderko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Firouzadeh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wyderko working a defensive guard here. #T2#
Firouzadeh lands a couple of digs.
Wyderko has momentary wrist control but Firouzadeh slips an elbow through the middle.
Firouzadeh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Firouzadeh tries to free his leg and advance position but Wyderko is retaining full guard.
Firouzadeh controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wyderko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Firouzadeh sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wyderko striking off his back but it's not causing Firouzadeh any problems. #T3#
Firouzadeh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Firouzadeh pushes down on Wyderko's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh seems to be looking for submissions.
Firouzadeh really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wyderko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Firouzadeh controlling the action here.
Firouzadeh tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wyderko. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Firouzadeh rushes Wyderko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Firouzadeh struggles to land a body shot inside as Wyderko controls his hands.
Wyderko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Firouzadeh smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Wyderko. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Wyderko gets caught flat footed, as Firouzadeh shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Firouzadeh is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wyderko's half guard.
Firouzadeh stops Wyderko from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Firouzadeh wants to work for an arm triangle but Wyderko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, if Firouzadeh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Firouzadeh lands a nice short elbow.
Firouzadeh tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T1#
Firouzadeh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Firouzadeh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Firouzadeh throwing shots but Wyderko is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Firouzadeh working over Wyderko with some ground and pound. Wyderko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Firouzadeh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wyderko tries to get to full guard but Firouzadeh has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firouzadeh wants to free his trapped foot but Wyderko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Firouzadeh content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Firouzadeh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wyderko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Firouzadeh. #T3#
Firouzadeh prevents Wyderko from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Firouzadeh gets the takedown into side control.
Firouzadeh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Firouzadeh taking a breather here. #T4##SU2#
Firouzadeh decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wyderko.
Firouzadeh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Firouzadeh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wyderko.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Firouzadeh fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wyderko is out of range.
Wyderko fails to land the takedown.
A nice side step and Firouzadeh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Firouzadeh moves into the clinch.
Firouzadeh is trying to push Wyderko away but Wyderko has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wyderko tries to pull guard but Firouzadeh holds him up against the cage and eventually Wyderko drops back down to his feet.
Wyderko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Firouzadeh ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Firouzadeh no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wyderko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Firouzadeh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wyderko has managed to get both his arms back between Firouzadeh's legs - danger averted.
Wyderko looking to sit in guard and control but Firouzadeh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wyderko thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Firouzadeh is looking to advance position but Wyderko has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Firouzadeh wants to control but Wyderko is having none of it.
Wyderko looking to finish with strikes here!
Wyderko wants to control the pace but Firouzadeh is squirming around nicely.
Firouzadeh is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Firouzadeh can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Wyderko blocks Firouzadeh's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Wyderko avoids the attempt from Firouzadeh to control.
Firouzadeh keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Firouzadeh prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Firouzadeh is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Firouzadeh keeps trying to improve his position.
Firouzadeh wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wyderko. #SUB#
Wyderko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Firouzadeh turns into him and now he's in Wyderko's guard. #T4#
Firouzadeh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Firouzadeh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wyderko is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firouzadeh, into his guard. #REVR#
Firouzadeh pulls Wyderko in close to his closed guard and prevents Wyderko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Justin Wyderko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Salaiman Firouzadeh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyderko won't allow Firouzadeh to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Salaiman Firouzadeh.
Well Firouzadeh 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salaiman Firouzadeh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Kemenovic shoots in looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kemenovic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Firouzadeh went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kemenovic scores with a head kick. Firouzadeh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like Salaiman Firouzadeh has been cut.#TD#
Firouzadeh shoots in and bounces Kemenovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Firouzadeh is working Kemenovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kemenovic wants to hit a switch here but Firouzadeh passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kemenovic there!
Firouzadeh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Firouzadeh punching from mount but Kemenovic doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Firouzadeh has isolated one of Kemenovic's arms. Kemenovic looking to fight him off but Firouzadeh twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Salaiman Firouzadeh!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2018

#R1#
Swingewood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Firouzadeh is looking to counter the offense by Swingewood and move into the clinch.#CL#
Firouzadeh has managed to clinch. #TD#
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. #T1##SUB#
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.#T2#
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. #REVB#
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. #T3#
Swingewood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
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.#TD#
Firouzadeh dives in and scores a takedown into Swingewood's guard.#T4##SUB#
Firouzadeh has gone for a leg lock! Swingewood slips out almost immediately though and dives into Firouzadeh's guard.#REVB#
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.
#R2##TD#
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. #T1#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
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. #REVB#
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. #T4#
Firouzadeh is not content to let Swingewood control the position.#SUB2#
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!
#R3##TD#
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. #SUB#
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. #T1#
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.#REVB##T2#
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. #SUB2#
Swingewood seems to be looking for submissions.
Firouzadeh wants to control but Swingewood is keeping busy. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD#
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!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Firouzadeh. No joy for Kubo on that attempt. #CL2#
Kubo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kubo wants to take the fight to the mat but Firouzadeh manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kubo is trying to break the clinch but Firouzadeh is controlling him.
Firouzadeh keeps control of Kubo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kubo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salaiman Firouzadeh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuta Kubo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Firouzadeh just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kubo's brow.
Kubo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kubo avoiding damage as Firouzadeh throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh prevents Kubo from breaking the clinch.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Firouzadeh to keep the fight standing.
Firouzadeh taking a breather.
Firouzadeh scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kubo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Firouzadeh walks away with a smile on his face. Kubo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Firouzadeh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Firouzadeh feints a jab promting Kubo to slip. Firouzadeh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kubo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Firouzadeh has Kubo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Firouzadeh has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kubo regains guard immediately.
Firouzadeh looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Firouzadeh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kubo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Firouzadeh, into his guard. #REVB#
Firouzadeh seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
Firouzadeh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kubo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Firouzadeh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kubo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Firouzadeh is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #ES#
Firouzadeh scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Firouzadeh moves into the clinch.#T3#
Kubo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Firouzadeh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Firouzadeh has him pressed against the cage.
Kubo trying to land knees to the body.
Kubo is trying to pull guard but Firouzadeh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kubo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Firouzadeh is trying to break free.
Kubo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Firouzadeh is trying to force a seperation but Kubo has the dominant position.
Firouzadeh gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kubo. #TD#
Firouzadeh gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kubo regains guard. #T4#
Firouzadeh controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Firouzadeh postures up and lands a big shot to Kubo's brow.
Firouzadeh tries to stand but Kubo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kubo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Firouzadeh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Salaiman Firouzadeh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kubo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Firouzadeh as Kubo shoots in.
Kubo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Firouzadeh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Firouzadeh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kubo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Firouzadeh will feel that in the morning.#CL#
Firouzadeh rushes Kubo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kubo keeps control of Firouzadeh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kubo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Firouzadeh pulls Kubo into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firouzadeh has his hands on Kubo's head, controlling the position.
Salaiman Firouzadeh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Firouzadeh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kubo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firouzadeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubo trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom.
Firouzadeh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kubo can do to turn this around?
Kubo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Kubo trying to control but Firouzadeh is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Firouzadeh escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kubo wants to stand but Firouzadeh is controlling his posture from full guard.
Firouzadeh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kubo being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Kubo trying to control the position from guard on top but Firouzadeh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Firouzadeh is keeping the position for now.
Firouzadeh controlling Kubo's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Firouzadeh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kubo is aware though and is defending well.
Kubo is pushing down on Firouzadeh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firouzadeh is fighting to maintain full guard but Kubo has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Kubo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Firouzadeh moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kubo content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Firouzadeh has locked up a guillotine! Firouzadeh's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Kubo is holding on here and Firouzadeh must be using up a lot of energy. Kubo has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Firouzadeh gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Salaiman Firouzadeh!

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