Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: The Island Season 8, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Azevedo Souza jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Azevedo Souza misses with a left hand
and Marquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Azevedo Souza, which made it look bad.
Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Azevedo Souza sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Gabriel Azevedo Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez shoots and misses
enabling Azevedo Souza to counter with a crisp jab.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Marquez moves away and avoids it.
Marquez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Azevedo Souza moves into the clinch successfully.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Azevedo Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Azevedo Souza manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Azevedo Souza works the jab nicely.
Marquez wants to clinch up but Azevedo Souza keeps it at a distance.
Azevedo Souza connects with the punch.
Marquez looks to land a right hand but Azevedo Souza moved out of range.
Marquez blocks a jab.
Marquez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Azevedo Souza misses.
Marquez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Azevedo Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Marquez tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch but Azevedo Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Azevedo Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Azevedo Souza pushes him off.
Azevedo Souza scores with a jab to the head. #ROC#
Marquez is rocked!
Azevedo Souza has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Azevedo Souza closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Marquez! Azevedo Souza dives in looking to finish! Marquez is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Azevedo Souza!
After winning the bout, Gabriel Azevedo Souza thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Marquez looks for a takedown but Taranaki sprawls well.
Marquez blocks a head kick by Taranaki.
Marquez wants to counter the offense by Taranaki and move into the clinch position.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taranaki avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Taranaki blocks the leg kick.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Taranaki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt.
Marquez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taranaki's waist but Taranaki gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marquez off to one side.
Marquez avoids the body shot from Taranaki.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taranaki but Taranaki pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1##CL2#
Marquez clinches up with Taranaki and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez is trying to push Taranaki away but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taranaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Marquez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taranaki up against the cage.#TD2#
Marquez gets control of Taranaki's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez is trying to keep Taranaki in close.
Taranaki wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Taranaki stops Marquez from standing up. #T2#
Marquez looking to control. #SUB2#
Marquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taranaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taranaki wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Taranaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taranaki throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taranaki leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taranaki.
Taranaki shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Taranaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taranaki appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Marquez shoots for a double leg takedown but Taranaki sprawls well. He's pushed Marquez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Taranaki keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Taranaki has him pressed against the cage.
Taranaki lands a nice shot to the body.
Taranaki jumps guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taranaki is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4##TD2#
Marquez successfully pulls guard.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Taranaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Marquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki pushing down on Marquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Francisco Marquez will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez ducks right into an uppercut from Taranaki.
Marquez dives in and grabs Taranaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Taranaki throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Taranaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Marquez misses with the combination.
Taranaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Taranaki slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taranaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Taranaki fails to land the takedown.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Marquez takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taranaki breaks from the clinch.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquez fails with the takedown
and Taranaki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taranaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Marquez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Taranaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marquez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Taranaki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Marquez has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taranaki is trying to maintain a safe position but Marquez gets an underhook and turns Taranaki into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taranaki. #BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taranaki tries to clinch up
and Marquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marquez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taranaki can pounce on him.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taranaki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taranaki wants it to stay on the feet.#T3#
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marquez dives in and grabs Taranaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taranaki pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Danga de danga de dang - Marquez scores with a four punch combination!
Marquez tries to clinch but Taranaki moves away
and Taranaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taranaki dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Taranaki's head and hops out.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Taranaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marquez circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Marquez gets tackled into the cage by Taranaki. Taranaki maintains the clinch.
Marquez has Taranaki pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taranaki manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4#
Marquez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Taranaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marquez takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #ROC#
Marquez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Taranaki on that attempt.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Taranaki finish him?
Marquez leaves Taranaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taranaki.
Marquez wants to clinch but Taranaki slips to the side
and Taranaki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taranaki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez unleashes a big counter combination but Taranaki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taranaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taranaki somewhat.
Marquez misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Taranaki against the cage.
A short uppercut from Taranaki. #TD#
Taranaki jumps into guard, dragging Marquez to the mat.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taranaki wants to sweep here but Marquez controlling him for the moment.
Taranaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taranaki is trying to keep Marquez in close.
Marquez passes Taranaki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taranaki is pressing down on Marquez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taranaki looking to control.
Marquez being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tsyuoshi Taranaki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Taranaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taranaki.
Taranaki misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taranaki as he avoids it easily.
Marquez seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
Marquez pushes Taranaki up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez wants to take the fight to the mat but Taranaki manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Taranaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Marquez has managed to clinch.
Taranaki is pressed up against the cage. Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taranaki down to the mat. Taranaki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taranaki wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Marquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull guard.
Taranaki tries to break free but Marquez pushes him back against the cage.
Taranaki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taranaki just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taranaki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Marquez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taranaki is trying to drag Marquez to the mat but Marquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2#
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marquez controlling the action here for a moment.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it. #TD2#
Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Marquez is trying to keep Taranaki in close.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taranaki is controlling him. #T3#
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taranaki is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taranaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marquez manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Taranaki has Marquez in his guard.#REVB#
Marquez passes Taranaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez is taking a breather. Taranaki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T4#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taranaki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Francisco Marquez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taranaki wants to improve his position but Marquez is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taranaki wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Marquez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Marquez.#CL#
Varela gets tackled into the cage by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Varela gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varela lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.
A head kick misses from Varela . #CL#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Varela prevents the takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Varela blocks it with crossed arms.
Marquez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC2#
Varela manages to break the clinch.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Varela keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Varela slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Varela has double underhooks.
Varela is looking for a takedown.
Marquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Varela backwards.
Varela is trying to pull guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marquez. #T2##BC2#
Varela escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Marquez rushes Varela and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Varela breaks the clinch.
Varela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to avoid it but Varela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marquez to the ground. Marquez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Varela tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
Varela throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Marquez darts in and clinches Varela up against the cage.
Marquez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Varela fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Varela .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Marquez. #T3##TD2#
Varela decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!
Varela is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Varela is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Varela is working away from the top position though.
Varela content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Marquez is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Varela jumps into side control!
Marquez seems to have got his legs back now.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Varela tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Varela has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Varela wants to control but Marquez is keeping him busy. #T4#
Marquez gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marquez is trying to control but can't.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Varela has control of the leg.
Marquez is looking to control Varela 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Marquez avoid being mounted?
Marquez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Varela dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Varela on that attempt.
Varela throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Varela off to one side.
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Varela .
Varela shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Varela tries to get set, Marquez tries to push him back and clinch up but Varela manages to avoid the attempt.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Varela .
Marquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Varela doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Varela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Varela counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Varela has had enough of the clinch but Marquez keeps him there for the moment.
Varela fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1##BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Varela throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Marquez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Varela turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Marquez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Varela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Marquez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Varela circles away.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Varela .
Marquez tries to counter by clinching up but Varela breaks away and moves out of range.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Varela sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Varela is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Varela pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Marquez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marquez wants to stand but Varela has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Varela is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Marquez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Varela , who protects the arm well.
Marquez tries to move to full mount but Varela actually manages to regain half guard.
Varela preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Varela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Varela wants to sweep but Marquez has passed to side control!
Varela is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marquez staying calm.
Marquez wants to stand but Varela is controlling his arm.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Varela tries to bench press Marquez off him but Marquez keeps the position.
Varela regains half guard there - taking advantage of Marquez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Varela wants to control but Marquez is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez blocks the strikes from Varela . #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Varela but Varela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Francisco Marquez's cut.
That's time! Marquez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Varela shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Varela 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marquez is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Varela , pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marquez blocks the body kick.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Varela shows good takedown defense.
Marquez leaves Varela with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquez throws a head kick but Varela moves out of range.
Francisco Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez closes the distance and clinches up with Varela , looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes Varela against the cage but Varela circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Varela is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Varela moves into the clinch successfully.
Varela wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Marquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marquez misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Marquez manages to pull guard.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Varela postures up.
Varela wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Varela trying to move into half guard but instead Marquez has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Varela trying to keep a closed guard but Marquez is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marquez moves into full mount!
Marquez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marquez trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Marquez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3#
Marquez prevents Varela from getting the reversal.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Varela is squirming around nicely.
Varela avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Varela is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Francisco Marquez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Varela tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez throwing strikes here but Varela is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage. #T4#
Marquez controlling from mount.
Marquez looking to ground and pound but Varela is blocking nicely.
Varela tries to buck Marquez off but he can't manage it.
Marquez tries to control but Varela wriggling away. #SUB#
Marquez moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Varela has worked his arm free - good work by Varela !
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varela is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!

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 09, 2018

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Marquez checks a leg kick.
Marquez misses with a two punch combination.
Marquez misses with a head kick. #CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Kownacki is looking to control Marquez's arms but Marquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kownacki has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kownacki misses with a series of wild punches.
Kownacki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marquez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marquez misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Marquez there.#TD#
Kownacki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Marquez is trying to defend but Kownacki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Marquez tries to get to full guard but Kownacki has control of the leg. #T1#
Kownacki throwing shots but Marquez is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Kownacki is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kownacki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kownacki's back!
Marquez avoiding Kownacki 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Marquez has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kownacki has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Kownacki turns into Marquez and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Kownacki pulls Marquez in close to prevent any damage.
Marquez trying to control but Kownacki is working from the bottom.
Marquez is stalling in the full guard.
Marquez preventing the sweep. #T3#
Kownacki keeping full guard, as Marquez tries to pass.
Marquez preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Kownacki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marquez is aware though and is defending well.
Kownacki wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Marquez is now in half guard.
Marquez tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Marquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Marquez wants to stand up but Kownacki is controlling the position.
Kownacki trying to control here.
Kownacki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kownacki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marquez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kownacki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kownacki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kownacki duly obliges.
Marquez throws a body punch but Kownacki moves out of range.
Marquez dives in and grabs Kownacki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kownacki pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Marquez tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Kownacki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kownacki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kownacki wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Marquez wants to hit a switch here but Kownacki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Marquez there!
Kownacki controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Kownacki prevents Marquez from getting the reversal.
Kownacki trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez tries to improve his position but instead Kownacki has taken his back! #SUB#
Kownacki has got one arm under Marquez's chin. This could be trouble... Marquez trying to control the other hand but Kownacki gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Marquez has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tomasz Kownacki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1##CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim is trying to drag Marquez to the mat but Marquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marquez prevents it. #TD#
Kim pulls Marquez into guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Marquez won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Marquez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marquez has passed into half guard!
Kim is refusing to be controlled, as Marquez sits in half guard. #T1#
Marquez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kim.
Kim tries to roll over but Marquez keeps him under control.
Marquez wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy.
Marquez blocks the strikes from Kim.
Kim is staying active underneath Marquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kim wants to control but Marquez is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marquez lands with a nice combination. Kim backs away looking to recover.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongsu Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim avoids the head kick by Marquez.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marquez.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Kim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.#T3#
Marquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Marquez lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Marquez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Kim counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kim stops Marquez from getting back to his feet.
Marquez moves into full guard.
Kim won't allow Marquez to sweep him here. #T4#
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Kim fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Marquez pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Kim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez 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#
Marquez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marquez is looking to chop away at Kim's legs.
Marquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dongsu Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Kim shoots in.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Kim avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kim continues to drive forward.
Kim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Kim tries to counter by clinching up but Marquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dongsu Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marquez quickly recovers to half guard.#T1#
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Marquez defends it.
Marquez wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
Marquez missing with punches from the bottom.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.#SUB2#
Marquez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kim passes to full mount!
Marquez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim misses with a head shot.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marquez is looking to escape. #T3#
Kim avoids the attempt from Marquez to control.#SUB#
Kim is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Marquez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Marquez wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
Dongsu Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marquez tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kim lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Marquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kim.
Marquez blocking the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dongsu Kim dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Marquez both land. Nice combination.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Marquez looks to move away, Kim throws a big counter combo but Marquez just gets out of the way.#CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kim is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marquez can't break the clinch.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as Marquez tries to tie him up.
Marquez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marquez pulls Kim into guard.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Marquez looking to control. #SUB2#
Marquez looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily. #T1#
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Marquez looking to control.
Marquez can't keep his opponent in guard - Kim advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marquez is looking to improve his position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Marquez wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kim darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Marquez looking to stall. #T3#
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD2#
Marquez successfully pulls guard.
Marquez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kim has passed into side control.
Kim prevents Marquez from escaping the position.
Marquez is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Marquez is not content to let Kim control the position.
Kim tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
Kim trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kim wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marquez, who protects the arm well.
Marquez is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.

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 Dongsu Kim.
I think Kim 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dongsu Kim!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 05, 2018

#R1##CL#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartholemew tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bartholemew goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marquez prevents it.
Marquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartholemew pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bartholemew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marquez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Bartholemew clinches up with Marquez and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez lands a shoulder strike.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bartholemew tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez fails to land with a series of punches. #T1##CL#
Marquez moves into the clinch successfully.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Marquez tries to pull guard but Bartholemew holds him up against the cage and eventually Marquez drops back down to his feet.
Bartholemew wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #TD#
Marquez gets control of Bartholemew's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bartholemew won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Marquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartholemew defends well.
Bartholemew must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Bartholemew postures up. #T2#
Marquez seems keen to control Bartholemew's posture.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Bartholemew from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marquez working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bartholemew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bartholemew looks for a takedown but Marquez sprawls well.
It appears Marquez was looking to counter with a kick there.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Bartholemew.#CL#
Marquez clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Bartholemew tries to pull guard but Marquez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bartholemew just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Marquez stalling against the cage.
Bartholemew has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Marquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bartholemew is trying to break free.
Bartholemew taking a breather.
The referee calls for Marquez to work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bartholemew managing to block the knees to the body from Marquez.
Bartholemew fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez is trying to pull guard but Bartholemew turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Marquez manages to break the clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Bartholemew shows good takedown defense.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartholemew sprawls well. Bartholemew wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Bartholemew throws the kick towards the body but Marquez avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marquez but Marquez pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Marquez clinches up with Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bartholemew throws a one two combo.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bartholemew finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquez tries to clinch up.
Marquez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez avoids the head kick by Bartholemew.
Bartholemew gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartholemew, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Bartholemew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bartholemew can do to turn this around?#CL#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Marquez jumps guard and drags Bartholemew to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bartholemew stopping the sweep attempt from Marquez.
Bartholemew stands and throws Marquez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bartholemew trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T2#
Bartholemew in the domination position with Marquez hanging on.
Marquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bartholemew looking to control but instead Marquez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Bartholemew seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bartholemew tries to stand and escape but Marquez is controlling the position. #T3#
Marquez wants to get back to full guard.
Marquez is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like Bartholemew is going to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bartholemew is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bartholemew wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bartholemew will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Marquez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bartholemew.
Marquez pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bartholemew throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez digs a good body shot into Bartholemew's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marquez.
Marquez sets himself, and Bartholemew steps forward looking for the clinch! Marquez avoids it this time.
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.
Bartholemew tries to close the distance and clinch but Marquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bartholemew misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bartholemew is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Marquez feinted with a counter takedown.
Bartholemew takes one on the button.
Bartholemew fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Craig Bartholemew 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#
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Bartholemew sprawls well.
Bartholemew moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Marquez is looking to counter the offense by Bartholemew and move into the clinch.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bartholemew as he avoids it easily.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bartholemew.
It looked like Marquez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bartholemew throws a left and a right that both miss
and Marquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Bartholemew pushes him off.
Bartholemew is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Marquez gets a clinch.
Bartholemew fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Bartholemew trying to control the position from guard on top but Marquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartholemew wants to stand but Marquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Bartholemew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bartholemew controls the pace.#SUB#
Marquez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartholemew defends it easily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bartholemew not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Nice sprawl there from Bartholemew as Marquez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bartholemew on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bartholemew is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bartholemew throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Marquez clinches up with Bartholemew and pushes him back against the cage.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bartholemew has him pressed against the cage.
Bartholemew wants to stall.
Bartholemew wants a takedown but no success here.
Marquez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marquez to keep the fight standing.
Bartholemew gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt. #T3#
Bartholemew tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Marquez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Marquez blocks a body shot from Bartholemew.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Bartholemew manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Bartholemew breaks the clinch.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bartholemew.
Bartholemew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bartholemew off to one side.
Bartholemew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Marquez drives through and clinches with Bartholemew against the cage.
Marquez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bartholemew gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bartholemew lands an uppercut.#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bartholemew misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bartholemew misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bartholemew avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bartholemew trying to control the position but instead, Marquez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bartholemew into the cage.
Bartholemew is looking to take this one to the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquez 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Varela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Marquez clinches.
Varela tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marquez has Varela pressed against the cage.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marquez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Varela manages to get underhooks.
Dexter Varela has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
A shot in the inside from Varela . #CUT#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.#T1#
Marquez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Varela smiles and moves away.
A combination from Marquez does no damage. #CL#
Varela moves into the clinch.
Marquez stops a takedown attempt from Varela .
Marquez trying to control the position but instead, Varela has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marquez into the cage.
Varela being controlled against the cage.
Varela stalls.
Varela is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Marquez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Marquez has his takedown stuffed
and Varela cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Varela or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez, which made it look bad.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Varela avoids it really well and circles away.
Varela has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Varela is looking for a counter combo.
Varela feints with a jab and clips Marquez right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Marquez is sent crashing into the canvas and Varela leaps in for the kill! Marquez tries to get to his feet but Varela is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Marquez is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Varela !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2018

#R1#
Taranaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki wants to clinch.
Marquez punishes Taranaki's body with a nice straight punch.
Marquez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Marquez duly obliges.
Nice takedown defense from Taranaki. No joy for Marquez on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marquez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taranaki checks a leg kick nicely.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Taranaki circles away easily#CL#
and Taranaki counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
Marquez tries to pull guard but Taranaki won't allow it.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Taranaki wants a takedown. #TD#
Taranaki decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taranaki is looking for a triangle but Marquez pushes his legs off easily.
Marquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Taranaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #T2#
Taranaki has a closed guard, preventing Marquez from standing up.
Marquez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taranaki keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taranaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taranaki off to one side.
Taranaki has a takedown stuffed.
Taranaki darts in looking for a takedown but Marquez gets double underhooks and turns Taranaki into the cage.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Taranaki swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Taranaki tries to counter by clinching up but Marquez breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Taranaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Taranaki lands a body shot.
Marquez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Taranaki.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Taranaki shoots in.
Taranaki keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez looks winded!
Marquez wants to clinch up but Taranaki keeps it at a distance.
Taranaki goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Marquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Taranaki jabs Marquez right on the nose. Marquez blinks but takes it well.
Taranaki blocks a low kick nicely.
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taranaki tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taranaki to the ground. Taranaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taranaki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Taranaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taranaki as he jumps to the side.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsyuoshi Taranaki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taranaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marquez pinned against the cage. Marquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taranaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Taranaki gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Marquez tries to clinch but Taranaki moves out of range.
Taranaki leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taranaki avoids the head kick by Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Taranaki with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tsyuoshi Taranaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Taranaki - just one landing. #ROC#
Marquez is rocked!
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Marquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marquez is still on wobbly legs! Can Taranaki finish him?#CL#
Taranaki darts in and clinches Marquez up against the cage.#BC#
Taranaki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tsyuoshi Taranaki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taranaki fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Taranaki instigates a clinch.
Taranaki tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks. #TD#
Taranaki pulls guard effortlessly.
Taranaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Marquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taranaki is controlling Marquez's posture.
Taranaki continues to stall.#SUB#
Taranaki looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Marquez is defending well. Taranaki quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Marquez has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Taranaki celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tsyuoshi Taranaki!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018

#R1#
Carsara connects with a single shot there.
Marquez dives in and grabs Carsara 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Carsara pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Marquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Carsara counters with a series of strikes. Marquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Carsara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marquez.
Carsara tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez misses with a body kick.
Carsara misses with a double jab.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Carsara sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#
Marquez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Francisco Marquez has been cut.
Carsara is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Marquez hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Giorgio Carsara !
Giorgio Carsara decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 25, 2018

#R1#
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abdulrakhman tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abdulrakhman to the ground. Abdulrakhman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Abdulrakhman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abdulrakhman after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Abdulrakhman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Abdulrakhman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abdulrakhman keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez gets underhooks to prevent Abdulrakhman's takedown attempt.
Abdulrakhman can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdulrakhman is pressed up against the cage. Marquez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Abdulrakhman down to the mat. Abdulrakhman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Abdulrakhman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Abdulrakhman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulrakhman in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Abdulrakhman has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abdulrakhman.
Marquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Abdulrakhman wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abdulrakhman works his way into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez really wants to buck Abdulrakhman off and get back to his feet.
Marquez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abdulrakhman working Marquez over with strikes here.
Marquez is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abdulrakhman controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Abdulrakhman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marquez is now in Abdulrakhman's guard. A big mistake from Abdulrakhman there, giving up the dominant position! #T3#
Marquez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abdulrakhman 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.
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Abdulrakhman can't do much from the bottom here.
Abdulrakhman is not content to let Marquez control the position.
An elbow from Marquez crashes against the mat. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marquez trying to control the action but Abdulrakhman is working from the bottom.
Abdulrakhman tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Marquez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abdulrakhman because Marquez loaded up on that one.
Marquez thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marquez throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Abdulrakhman because Marquez loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Marquez working for a submission but Abdulrakhman is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman will probably get the nod.
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#
Marquez is looking to score with low kicks.
Abdulrakhman wants to clinch.
Abdulrakhman fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Abdulrakhman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marquez to the mat! Marquez manages to get full guard.
Marquez is wriggling around but Abdulrakhman manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Marquez trying to control but Abdulrakhman postures up.
Abdulrakhman is trying to control. Marquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Abdulrakhman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Abdulrakhman trying to mount his opponent but Marquez defends it.
Abdulrakhman is looking to stall here but Marquez recovers full guard.
Marquez looking to control.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Abdulrakhman wants to improve his position but Marquez is controlling well. #T2#
Marquez wants to take a breather but Abdulrakhman is having none of it.
Marquez wants to pass the guard but Abdulrakhman is defending well.
Marquez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abdulrakhman keeps working.
Abdulrakhman is looking to control Marquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abdulrakhman avoid being mounted?#T3#
Marquez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marquez is trying to control. Abdulrakhman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marquez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Abdulrakhman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Abdulrakhman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdulrakhman stops Marquez from getting back to his feet.
Abdulrakhman drops an elbow to the side of Marquez's head. #T4#
Marquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Abdulrakhman stops Marquez from standing up.
Abdulrakhman stays in close to Marquez's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Marquez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Abdulrakhman stays in close to Marquez's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez is trying to keep Abdulrakhman in close.
Abdulrakhman wants to stand but Marquez is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Francisco Marquez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Abdulrakhman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdulrakhman throws a lazy head kick
and Marquez counters with a nice leg kick.
Marquez tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Abdulrakhman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marquez wants to stand up but Abdulrakhman is controlling him.
Abdulrakhman wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Abdulrakhman postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abdulrakhman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Abdulrakhman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Marquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Abdulrakhman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Abdulrakhman is looking to work some ground and pound but Marquez has wrist control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marquez throws a one two combo. #CL2#
Abdulrakhman gets a clinch.
Marquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Abdulrakhman manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Marquez looks for a takedown but Abdulrakhman sprawls well.
Abdulrakhman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdulrakhman wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Abdulrakhman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abdulrakhman won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Abdulrakhman wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Abdulrakhman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marquez is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Marquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abdulrakhman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Marquez is trying to control the position but Abdulrakhman postures up.
Abdulrakhman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Marquez keeping full guard, as Abdulrakhman tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Abdulrakhman throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Abdulrakhman is in Marquez's guard.
Abdulrakhman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Abdulrakhman from controlling successfully. #T4#
Abdulrakhman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Abdulrakhman throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdulrakhman postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulrakhman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Marquez controls Abdulrakhman momentarily but Abdulrakhman frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abdulrakhman 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Marquez throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abdulrakhman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Marquez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Abdulrakhman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marquez won't be happy with that.
Abdulrakhman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Marquez down.
Abdulrakhman wants to stand but Marquez has his arm trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Abdulrakhman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Abdulrakhman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marquez struggling a bit here.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand but Marquez is controlling his head. #T1#
Abdulrakhman remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marquez gets back to half guard.
Abdulrakhman tries to stand and escape but Marquez is controlling the position. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marquez trying to control here. #SUB2#
Abdulrakhman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdulrakhman connects with a nice short shot to Marquez's temple.
Marquez is trying to stand back up but Abdulrakhman is controlling him
Abdulrakhman sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Abdulrakhman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marquez napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Abdulrakhman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Abdulrakhman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marquez trying to remain calm as Abdulrakhman controls from the top position.#T4#
Marquez manages to get back to half guard.
Abdulrakhman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nice strikes from Abdulrakhman there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez pushes Abdulrakhman off looking to stand but Abdulrakhman dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Abdulrakhman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Abdulrakhman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman 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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Marquez or perhaps it was just good defense by Abdulrakhman, which made it look bad.
Abdulrakhman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marquez.
Abdulrakhman circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Abdulrakhman counters with a single leg into guard. Marquez didn't expect that.
Abdulrakhman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abdulrakhman 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.
Abdulrakhman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abdulrakhman wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is wriggling around but Abdulrakhman manages to pass to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Abdulrakhman is working for a submission of some sort.
Marquez is trying to stand back up but Abdulrakhman is controlling him #SUB#
Marquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Abdulrakhman. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Abdulrakhman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Abdulrakhman in particular looking to stall.
Marquez trying to control but Abdulrakhman postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Abdulrakhman connects with a nice short shot to Marquez's temple.
Marquez gets back to full guard.
Abdulrakhman controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Abdulrakhman is looking to pass into half guard but Marquez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Marquez is in guard.#REVR#
Marquez wanted to stand there but Abdulrakhman had control of the position.
Abdulrakhman pulls Marquez in to control the position.
Marquez trying to control but Abdulrakhman is working from the bottom.
Marquez passes into half guard.
Marquez is trying to control the action in half guard but Abdulrakhman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abdulrakhman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Marquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abdulrakhman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abdulrakhman is looking to improve his position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Abdulrakhman keeps trying to improve his position.
Marquez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marquez wants to control but Abdulrakhman is keeping him busy.
Abdulrakhman is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Abdulrakhman tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abdulrakhman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abdulrakhman stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Abdulrakhman throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Marquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abdulrakhman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Francisco Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdulrakhman looks for the body kick but Marquez saw that one coming.
A lazy body kick from Marquez #TD2#
and Abdulrakhman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marquez wants to get back to his feet but Abdulrakhman passes into half guard. #ROC2#
Marquez is rocked!#REVR#
Oh Marquez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SU2#
Abdulrakhman gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Marquez avoids the head kick by Abdulrakhman. #TD2#
Abdulrakhman closes the distance looking for a takedown. Abdulrakhman picks Marquez up and slams him brutally to the floor. Marquez is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Ali Zayed Abdulrakhman!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2018

#R1#
Marquez leaves Vulicevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Vulicevic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marquez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marquez wants it to stay on the feet.
As Vulicevic backs off Marquez throws a huge counter combo but Vulicevic manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Vulicevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Vulicevic wants to clinch.
Marquez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vulicevic fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Marquez forces Vulicevic back against the cage and clinches.
Marquez blocks an elbow strike from Vulicevic.
Vulicevic is looking to control Marquez's arms but Marquez gets an underhook and turns him. Now Vulicevic has his back to the cage. #T1#
Vulicevic being controlled against the cage.
Vulicevic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marquez tries to circle away but Vulicevic has him pinned against the cage.
Marquez wants to break free but Vulicevic has control. #TD2#
Marquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vulicevic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marquez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Vulicevic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marquez seems keen to control Vulicevic's posture.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Marquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Marquez drops back looking for a leg! Vulicevic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vulicevic manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into Vulicevic's guard.
Vulicevic looking to control.
Marquez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Marquez is pushing down on Vulicevic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vulicevic is fighting to maintain full guard but Marquez has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3#
Marquez trying to control from half guard but Vulicevic is working away.
Marquez controlling the pace.
Vulicevic keeping control of the position.
Marquez trying to pass the guard but Vulicevic defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vulicevic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marquez is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Marquez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vulicevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Vulicevic.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Vulicevic.
Vulicevic is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Vulicevic dives in for a single leg takedown but Marquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Marquez rushes Vulicevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vulicevic is looking for a takedown.
Marquez wants to break free but Vulicevic has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vulicevic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marquez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Vulicevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vulicevic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marquez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1##TD2#
Marquez decides to pull guard.
Vulicevic wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.
Marquez trying to strike off his back.
Vulicevic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marquez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vulicevic manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Marquez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Marquez slips nicely into half guard.
Marquez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
Vulicevic wants to sweep but Marquez has passed to side control!
Marquez is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Vulicevic's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vulicevic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee asks Marquez politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Marquez prefers to stall for the moment though.
Marquez trying to control the position but Vulicevic is working away.
Marquez wants to stand but Vulicevic is controlling his arm.
Marquez throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Vulicevic is being controlled here.
Vulicevic tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.#SUB2#
Marquez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Vulicevic swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Marquez misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Marquez landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Marquez is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vulicevic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vulicevic! #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Marquez throws a big elbow that misses.
Marquez won't allow Vulicevic to sweep him here.
Vulicevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.
Marquez wants to control from the top but Vulicevic keeps moving.
Marquez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vulicevic is trying to control the position but Marquez postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
An inside leg kick from Marquez misses.
Marquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vulicevic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vulicevic off to one side.
Vulicevic tries to clinch but Marquez is having none of it.
Vulicevic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Vulicevic scores with a leg kick.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vulicevic but Vulicevic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Adnan Vulicevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Marquez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Vulicevic goes for a double leg but Marquez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marquez continues to drive forward.
Vulicevic moves out of range of the body kick from Marquez.
It looked like Vulicevic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Vulicevic punishes Marquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vulicevic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Vulicevic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vulicevic continues to drive forward.
Marquez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vulicevic is fending him off so far but Marquez persists. Nope, Vulicevic circles away and we're back to standing.
Vulicevic feints and then cracks Marquez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marquez down.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Vulicevic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vulicevic throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Vulicevic lands a high kick!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vulicevic is defended easily by Marquez.#T2#
Marquez scores with a jab to the body.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vulicevic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Vulicevic is looking for a counter combo.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Vulicevic shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vulicevic moves to clinch but Marquez breaks away
and Marquez counters with a straight right hand.
Francisco Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vulicevic tries for a takedown but Marquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vulicevic with a poor takedown
and Marquez counters with a series of strikes. Vulicevic will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3##TD2#
Marquez feints and as Vulicevic raises his hands in defense, Marquez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Marquez wants to get up but he can't break Vulicevic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marquez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marquez controls the position.#SUB2#
Marquez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vulicevic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Marquez staying calm.#T4#
Marquez wants to stand but Vulicevic has his arm trapped.
Marquez takes a little break here. Vulicevic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adnan Vulicevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Marquez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marquez 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Saavedra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saavedra misses with a few strikes there.
Saavedra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saavedra or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez, which made it look bad.
Saavedra is looking to clinch.
Marquez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saavedra but Saavedra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick misses from Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saavedra misses with a body shot.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Saavedra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saavedra continues to drive forward.
Luis Perez Saavedra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Saavedra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Saavedra is breathing heavily.#T1#
Marquez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saavedra avoids it really well and circles away.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Marquez lands but Saavedra takes it in his stride.
Marquez shoots in but Saavedra avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Marquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saavedra looks to throw the jab but Marquez is out of range.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Saavedra.
Saavedra throws a big counter combination but Marquez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saavedra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Saavedra shows good takedown defense.
Saavedra tries to counter by clinching up but Marquez breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Saavedra drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saavedra engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Saavedra passes Marquez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marquez.
Saavedra won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Marquez trying to keep a closed guard but Saavedra is proving a slippery customer.
Marquez throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saavedra controls the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Marquez trying to keep a closed guard but Saavedra is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez tries to clinch but Saavedra moves out of range.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but Saavedra shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Saavedra tries to keep at a distance but Marquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marquez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Perez Saavedra dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez shoots in but Saavedra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saavedra tries to clinch up.
Marquez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Saavedra moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saavedra manages to break the clinch.
Marquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saavedra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marquez thinking.
Luis Perez Saavedra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saavedra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marquez.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saavedra or perhaps it was just good defense by Marquez, which made it look bad.
Luis Perez Saavedra is winning the standup battle so far.
Marquez avoids the head kick by Saavedra.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Marquez finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saavedra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marquez can do to turn this around?
Marquez looks for a takedown but Saavedra sprawls well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saavedra.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saavedra but Saavedra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body punch from Marquez.
Saavedra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez. #TD#
Saavedra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marquez's guard.#T2#
Marquez trying to strike off his back.
Marquez is looking to stand up but Saavedra isn't so interested in that idea.
Marquez managing to control the position.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Saavedra with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saavedra wants to clinch.
Saavedra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marquez. That one must have hurt.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Saavedra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saavedra stuffs the takedown.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Saavedra avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saavedra continues to drive forward.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Marquez.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saavedra tries to clinch up but Marquez circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Marquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saavedra circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saavedra swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luis Perez Saavedra dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Saavedra fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Saavedra sprawls well.
Luis Perez Saavedra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saavedra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marquez darts in looking for a takedown but Saavedra gets double underhooks and turns Marquez into the cage.
Marquez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saavedra went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saavedra as he jumps to the side.
Luis Perez Saavedra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saavedra but Saavedra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saavedra is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saavedra looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but Saavedra persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
Saavedra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marquez's waist but Marquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saavedra off to one side.
Some wild striking there from Marquez.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saavedra paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saavedra wants to clinch
and Marquez counters with a left and a right that stings Saavedra.
Marquez misses with a head kick.
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saavedra swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
Saavedra avoids the head kick by Marquez.
Saavedra half committed to a counter leg kick.
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.
Saavedra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saavedra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Saavedra sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Saavedra shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Marquez wants to control the action here but instead Saavedra manages to pass to full mount!
Marquez is looking to get to half guard.
Saavedra thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Marquez is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saavedra takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marquez is working to get back to half guard.
Marquez wants to control but Saavedra is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saavedra looking to control and managing it successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Francisco Marquez.
I think Saavedra 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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Perez Saavedra!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018

#R1#
Vulicevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vulicevic wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Vulicevic tries to clinch but Marquez moves away
and Vulicevic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marquez misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vulicevic is defended easily by Marquez.#CL2#
Marquez darts in and clinches Vulicevic up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Marquez pulls guard successfully.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Vulicevic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Vulicevic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Vulicevic won't allow Marquez to sweep him here.
Vulicevic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.
Vulicevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Vulicevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vulicevic has managed to get both his arms back between Marquez's legs - danger averted.
Marquez controls Vulicevic momentarily but Vulicevic frees himself.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Vulicevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vulicevic has managed to get both his arms back between Marquez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Vulicevic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marquez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vulicevic has managed to get both his arms back between Marquez's legs - danger averted.
Marquez has Vulicevic pulled in close to control his posture.
Vulicevic looking to pass the guard.
Vulicevic throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Marquez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vulicevic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Marquez blocks the strikes from Vulicevic.
Vulicevic tries to kick Marquez off but Marquez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vulicevic wants to get back to full guard but Marquez has mounted him!
Vulicevic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Marquez is looking to take a break and control but Vulicevic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marquez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
Marquez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marquez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vulicevic defending well though.
Marquez tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Vulicevic.
Vulicevic is trying to get back to full guard.
Marquez wants to stand up but Vulicevic is controlling the position.
Marquez content to control rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vulicevic defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Vulicevic wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Vulicevic fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Vulicevic with that takedown attempt.
Marquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vulicevic.
Vulicevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Marquez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adnan Vulicevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vulicevic fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Marquez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez pushes Vulicevic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marquez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vulicevic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vulicevic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Vulicevic throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adnan Vulicevic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vulicevic looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Marquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Marquez moves into the clinch.
Vulicevic is trying to pull guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vulicevic jumps guard but Marquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Marquez decides to pull guard.
Marquez has his hands on Vulicevic's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Marquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vulicevic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marquez wants to stand up but Vulicevic is controlling him.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Marquez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marquez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Vulicevic postures up. #SUB2#
Marquez is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Vulicevic frees his head nicely. Oh but Marquez has switched to an armbar! Vulicevic is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2018

#R1#
Lu is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Marquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lu sprawls and moves away.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Lu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lu continues to drive forward.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Lu pushes him off.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Lu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lu continues to drive forward.
Lu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marquez appears to be looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Lu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marquez's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lu 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.
Marquez controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez pulls Lu in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lu tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
Marquez wants to stand up but Lu is controlling him.
Marquez controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez swings for the body but Lu moves out of range.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez tries to clinch up but Lu circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marquez shoots in but no luck this time.
Lu is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Lu misses with a takedown attempt - Marquez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Lu dives in and scores a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lu content to stall in guard here.
Marquez controls Lu momentarily but Lu frees himself. #T3#
Lu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lu throws a strike but Marquez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Lu looking for a sweep. Not yet Lu, not yet.
Lu controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
Marquez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marquez wants to control from the top but Lu keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lu has an active guard here but Marquez has managed to pass into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lu wants to sweep but Marquez has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lu is looking to reverse the position.
Lu is not content to let Marquez control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chongyang Lu will probably get the nod.
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 Marquez.
Lu shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marquez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marquez wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquez drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lu sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Lu drives through with a takedown into Marquez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Lu is looking to stand up but Marquez won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is trying to keep Lu in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.
Marquez is trying to keep Lu in close. #T1#
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Marquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez stuns Lu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Lu has closed the distance and engaged Marquez in a clinch.
Lu tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it.
Lu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marquez pulls his leg out and moves away.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chongyang Lu.
Marquez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lu counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD2#
Lu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lu showed some decent athleticism there.
Marquez is looking to improve his position. #T3##SUB#
Marquez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marquez is staying active underneath Lu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marquez trying to hold on to Lu's head to control him but Lu postures up. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lu trying to pass the guard but Marquez defending well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Lu moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lu tightens his grip and picks Marquez up, before dumping him to the ground. Marquez manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lu looking to pass the guard.
Lu slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chongyang Lu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lu wants it to stay on the feet.
Marquez with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lu.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Lu keeps him there for the moment.
Marquez tries to circle away but Lu has him pinned against the cage.
Lu misses with a punch to the body.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lu has him pressed against the cage.
Lu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lu fails to pull guard. #BC2#
Lu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Lu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lu wants to counter with a clinch but Marquez pushes him away.#T1##TD2#
Lu shoots in and gets a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lu is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lu would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lu wants to stand and escape but instead Marquez has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Marquez drops back looking for a leg! Lu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lu manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into Lu's guard. #T2##SUB#
Marquez drops back looking for a leg! Lu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lu manages to kick Marquez off! Marquez jumps back into Lu's guard.
Lu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marquez passes Lu's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Lu is staying active underneath Marquez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lu is trying to get back to full guard.
Marquez wants to stand but Lu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Marquez is thwarting Lu's attempts to control the position.
Marquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Lu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lu steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Marquez.
Marquez throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Lu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Lu is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marquez is staying active underneath Lu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lu is working away from the top position though.
Lu trying to pass the guard but Marquez defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chongyang Lu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lu 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chongyang Lu!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2018

#R1#
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Al Saadoun has time to react.#CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and clinches.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Al Saadoun is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Saadoun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Marquez after a bit of a struggle.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Al Saadoun has the dominant position.#BC#
Al Saadoun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #TD#
Marquez gets caught flat footed, as Al Saadoun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Marquez trying to control the position.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Al Saadoun.
Al Saadoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
Marquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Marquez is on top in guard. #REVB#
Al Saadoun keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Al Saadoun is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marquez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marquez passes Al Saadoun's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marquez stops Al Saadoun from getting back to his feet.
Al Saadoun is trying to control but can't.
Marquez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Al Saadoun tries to hold on but Marquez postures up.
Al Saadoun is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Marquez looking to control but Al Saadoun is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Marquez throwing strikes here but Al Saadoun is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Marquez wants to control the pace but Al Saadoun is squirming around nicely.
Al Saadoun wants to control but Marquez is having none of it.
Al Saadoun can't escape the position.
Marquez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Al Saadoun is looking to escape. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Al Saadoun is working to get back to half guard.
Al Saadoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Al Saadoun tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Marquez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Al Saadoun is trying desperately to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Saadoun.
Marquez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Al Saadoun.
An elbow from Al Saadoun crashes against the mat.
Al Saadoun is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marquez's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Marquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've been hearing that Al Saadoun has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Marquez sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Al Saadoun there.
Al Saadoun trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom. #T1#
Al Saadoun stops Marquez from getting back to his feet. #SU#
Al Saadoun stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Marquez thuds his right hand into Al Saadoun's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Marquez counters with a big head kick but Al Saadoun shrugs it off.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Saadoun defends it nicely.
Al Saadoun appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Al Saadoun misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marquez looks to land a combination but Al Saadoun avoids it well.
Al Saadoun shoots for a double leg takedown but Marquez sprawls well. He's pushed Al Saadoun's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Al Saadoun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Marquez's guard.
Marquez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Saadoun is one step ahead there.
Marquez looking to control.
Al Saadoun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Saadoun engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Marquez trying to control the position.
Al Saadoun wants to stand but Marquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marquez striking off his back but it's not causing Al Saadoun any problems. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez with a poor takedown
and Al Saadoun counters with a series of strikes. Marquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Al Saadoun throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Al Saadoun thinking.
Al Saadoun dives in for a single leg takedown but Marquez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T4#
Marquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Al Saadoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.
Marquez has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez shoots in for a double leg but Al Saadoun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Al Saadoun moves out of range of the body kick from Marquez.
Al Saadoun is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Marquez.#CL2#
Marquez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Al Saadoun pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Saadoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Al Saadoun avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Francisco Marquez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Al Saadoun sprawls well. Al Saadoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marquez's guard.
Al Saadoun trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Al Saadoun's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez is trying to control the position but Al Saadoun postures up. #SUB2#
Marquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Saadoun is aware though and is defending well.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Saadoun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Saadoun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Saadoun working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marquez's head.
Al Saadoun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Al Saadoun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Saadoun seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Francisco Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marquez slaps away a takedown attempt from Al Saadoun, before circling back to the center of the mat.#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 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Al Saadoun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Al Saadoun wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.
Al Saadoun seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Marquez is trying to control but Al Saadoun manages to pass to mount!
Marquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Saadoun has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Saadoun looking to control but Marquez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Al Saadoun thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Marquez tries to hold on but Al Saadoun postures up.
Marquez is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Al Saadoun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Marquez is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Saadoun has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Al Saadoun throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Al Saadoun controlling his opponent.
Al Saadoun trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Al Saadoun throws a wild left hand from mount and Marquez manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Al Saadoun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Marquez 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!
Al Saadoun lands with a punch from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdulmalek Al Saadoun showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Brooks fails to land the takedown.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brooks defends it nicely.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brooks moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Brooks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Francisco Marquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Brooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marquez's head backwards.#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Brooks tries to pull guard but Marquez won't allow it. #T1#
Brooks wants a takedown.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks is trying to drag Marquez to the mat but Marquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brooks wants to take the fight to the mat but Marquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Marquez gets control of Brooks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez working a defensive guard here.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Marquez is keeping the position.#SUB#
Marquez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brooks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brooks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Brooks stays in close to Marquez's body and controls the position.
Brooks wants to get up but he can't break Marquez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Marquez.
Brooks is fighting to break Marquez's control of his arms but Marquez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brooks has his takedown stuffed
and Marquez counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Marquez to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Brooks stuffs the takedown attempt from Marquez. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.
Brooks dives in and grabs Marquez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marquez pushes down on Brooks's head and hops out.
Brooks lands a leg kick that knocks Marquez off balance momentarily.#CL#
Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Marquez. Marquez maintains the clinch.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Marquez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Brooks keeps him there for the moment.#T4##BC2#
Brooks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brooks.
Marquez seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brooks as he avoids it easily.
Brooks shoots in looking for a takedown. Marquez tries to sprawl out of it but Brooks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Marquez gets a clinch.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Brooks has the dominant position.
Brooks letting Marquez take a breather here.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Marquez's takedown attempt.
Brooks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a body punch. #TD#
Marquez successfully pulls guard. #T1#
Brooks is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Marquez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #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.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brooks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brooks stuffs the takedown.
Brooks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Brooks with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Brooks leaves Marquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquez fails to land the takedown.
Marquez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Brooks keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brooks. Marquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carlos Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Marquez clinches.
Brooks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Brooks is controlling him.#BC2#
Brooks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brooks tries to clinch there but Marquez circles away.
As Brooks looks to move away, Marquez throws a big counter combo but Brooks just gets out of the way.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Marquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brooks.#T4#
Marquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brooks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brooks shoots in and drives through. Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Brooks tries for a takedown but Marquez manages to get underhooks.
Marquez is trying to push Brooks away but Brooks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brooks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Brooks misses with a body punch. #BC#
Marquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brooks has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Brooks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Brooks.
Brooks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brooks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Marquez looks for a takedown but Brooks sprawls well.
Brooks wants to counter with a clinch but Marquez pushes him away.
Marquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez goes for a double leg but Brooks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brooks continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks is looking to clinch but Marquez is avoiding it.
Brooks tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brooks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooks tries to counter with a clinch but Marquez shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Francisco Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Marquez can't break the clinch.
Brooks is trying to push Marquez away but Marquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marquez tries for a takedown but Brooks manages to get underhooks.
Marquez tries to score a body lock takedown but Brooks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brooks has had enough of the clinch but Marquez keeps him there for the moment.
Brooks prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2##TD2#
Brooks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Marquez uses from the top position.
Brooks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Brooks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brooks has an active guard here but Marquez has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Brooks desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marquez is looking to stall here but Brooks recovers full guard.
Brooks keeping moving, preventing Marquez from controlling successfully.
Marquez wants to stand but Brooks has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks controls Marquez momentarily but Marquez frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marquez content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Marquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brooks, pushing him back against the cage.
Carlos Brooks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francisco Marquez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

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.
Well Marquez 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Marquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but La Preziosa is controlling him.#TD2#
Marquez jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Marquez has his foot on La Preziosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. La Preziosa works his way back into a safe position though.
La Preziosa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Marquez is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez wants to sweep but no luck.
Marquez keeps trying to improve his position.
Marquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa postures up.
Marquez has control of La Preziosa's left arm, preventing La Preziosa from doing any damage.
La Preziosa wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position. #T1#
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Marquez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Marquez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so La Preziosa is just riding it out for now. Marquez eventually gives up the hold.
La Preziosa tries to roll over but Marquez keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marquez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marquez passes to full mount!
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound.
La Preziosa wants to hold on but Marquez pushes him away.
Marquez tries to control but La Preziosa wriggling away.
La Preziosa is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Marquez punishing his opponent with strikes.
La Preziosa is trying to escape the mount.
La Preziosa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez.
Marquez controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Marquez has control of La Preziosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and La Preziosa regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Marquez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Marquez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
La Preziosa tries to lock up and control but Marquez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Marquez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… La Preziosa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by La Preziosa and Marquez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
La Preziosa lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
La Preziosa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Marquez moves into the clinch.
Marquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La Preziosa jumps guard but Marquez stands there with La Preziosa around his waist. La Preziosa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
La Preziosa tries to break the clinch but Marquez is controlling the position. #TD2#
Marquez gets control of La Preziosa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marquez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Marquez wants to stand up but La Preziosa is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa looking to pass the guard.
La Preziosa looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Marquez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Marquez postures up in La Preziosa's guard and throws a big left but La Preziosa blocks it.
La Preziosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Marquez 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.
Marquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Marquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed La Preziosa's guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marquez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed La Preziosa's head.
Marquez is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Marquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
La Preziosa is desperately trying to improve his position but Marquez has a good base and remains in mount.
La Preziosa holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Marquez tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Marquez landing strikes, looking to finish!
La Preziosa avoids a series of strikes thrown by Marquez. #T3#
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
La Preziosa blocking the ground and pound.
Poor strikes thrown by Marquez there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Marquez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Marquez dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Marquez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Marquez looking to control and managing it successfully.
La Preziosa is looking to improve his position but Marquez isn't that keen on the idea.
Marquez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Marquez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control La Preziosa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquez wants to stand but La Preziosa is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francisco Marquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marquez moves into the clinch.#BC#
La Preziosa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Marquez gets a clinch.
La Preziosa can't find room to land a body shot as Marquez controls the action.
La Preziosa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marquez can't get the takedown.
La Preziosa can't break the clinch.
Marquez slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Preziosa has Marquez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marquez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
La Preziosa is trying to force a seperation but Marquez has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marquez.
Marquez is pressed up against the cage. La Preziosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marquez down to the mat. Marquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with La Preziosa but La Preziosa pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Marquez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. La Preziosa sprawls well initially but Marquez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marquez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
La Preziosa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marquez content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Marquez is going to stand back up. #T2#
Marquez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but La Preziosa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
La Preziosa wants to get back to his feet.
Marquez controlling the action here.
La Preziosa is controlling Marquez's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - La Preziosa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alessio La Preziosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Francisco Marquez.#T3#
La Preziosa tries to clinch but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as La Preziosa sprawls well. La Preziosa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marquez gets slowly back to his feet.
La Preziosa closes the distance and clinches up with Marquez, looking for a takedown. La Preziosa pushes Marquez against the cage but Marquez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Marquez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but La Preziosa defends well and Marquez ends up having to push La Preziosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Marquez. No joy for La Preziosa on that attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marquez walks forward, straight into a front kick from La Preziosa.
Alessio La Preziosa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
La Preziosa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marquez is fending him off so far but La Preziosa persists. Nope, Marquez circles away and we're back to standing.
A left and a right from Marquez both land. Nice combination.
Marquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4#
Marquez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Marquez instigates a clinch.
Marquez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but La Preziosa is defending well.
Marquez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite La Preziosa's efforts to push away.
La Preziosa keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
La Preziosa is working for takedown but Marquez is calmly controlling the position for now.
La Preziosa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marquez.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Marquez jumps guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Marquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Marquez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Marquez!

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