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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1208 p4p, 634 weight class) and Sammy Nyla (ranked 174 p4p, 99 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz rushes Nyla and presses him up against the cage.
Nyla tries to throw a body punch but Niaz avoids it by throwing Nyla back against the cage.
Niaz taking a breather.
Nyla can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
Nyla misses with some punches.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Nyla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nyla up against the cage.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Nyla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Nyla won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Nyla regains guard immediately.
Nyla wants to stand up but Niaz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla is adopting a defensive guard.
Niaz looking to pass the guard.
Niaz being controlled here momentarily.
Niaz is looking to pass into half guard but Nyla pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Nyla is in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niaz trying to keep a closed guard but Nyla is proving a slippery customer.
Niaz has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.
Nyla controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to get to full guard but Nyla has control of the leg.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niaz trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Nyla was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nyla throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz has closed the distance and engaged Nyla in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyla tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Nyla lands an uppercut.
Nyla misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Nyla dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nyla rushes Niaz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nyla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nyla working aggressively here.
Niaz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyla avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Niaz wants to take the fight to the mat but Nyla manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Nyla forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyla to keep the fight standing.
Nyla swings wildly with an uppercut but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nyla just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Nyla misses with a hook
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla 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.
Nyla has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nyla trying to control the position.
Nyla looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Niaz puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Niaz is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nyla!
Nyla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Niaz.
Niaz wants to control the pace but Nyla is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz looking to take Nyla's back but Nyla rolls and after a scramble, Nyla ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Nyla to escape a tricky position.
We've been hearing good reports from Niaz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nyla 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.
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into side control.
Nyla trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niaz trying to get back to full guard but Nyla takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Niaz tries to reverse the position but Nyla maintains control.
Niaz gets back to half guard.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nyla is stalling here. Niaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nyla seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Niaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sammy Nyla will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nyla throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nyla counters with a stiff right hand.
Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Nyla misses the shot to the body.
Niaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but Nyla avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla misses with a left hand
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nyla!
Niaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyla is defending well.
Niaz swings around for an armbar but Nyla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niaz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Nyla pushes his legs off easily.
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into side control.
Niaz is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nyla off and has taken his back!
Niaz working for a choke but Nyla reverses nicely into Niaz 's guard.
Niaz working for a triangle but Nyla defends it easily.
Niaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nyla is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Niaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is letting Nyla control him for a moment.
Niaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nyla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz trying to control here.
Niaz gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Niaz has his foot on Nyla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyla works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz has his foot on Nyla's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nyla works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Nyla is stalling in the full guard.
Nyla wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nyla won't allow Niaz to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Nyla really 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.
Nyla misses with a looping left.
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Niaz wants to clinch.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nyla throws out the jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Nyla, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niaz blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niaz taking a breather.
Niaz prevents Nyla from breaking the clinch.
Nyla lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niaz jumps guard.
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into half guard.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is trying to control but can't.
Niaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Nyla seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Nyla is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Nyla is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Niaz moves into full guard.
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nyla defends well.
Niaz is trying to control the position but Nyla postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz wants to clinch.
Nyla throws a lazy right hand but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but Nyla is quick to defend against it.
Nyla just misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz closes the distance and pushes Nyla back into the cage.
Niaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Nyla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Nyla dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nyla misses the shot to the body.
Nyla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Niaz.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but Nyla avoids it well and moves away.
Nyla throws a shot from downtown. Niaz moves away and avoids it.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nyla as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla throws an overhand right that lands on Niaz's shoulder, as Niaz tries to avoid the shot.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but Nyla is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nyla throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nyla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Sammy Nyla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyla misses with a straight left.
Sammy Nyla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz tries to clinch but Nyla moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Nyla on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niaz closes the distance but Nyla moves to the side
and Nyla counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz moves in looking to clinch but Nyla pushes him off.
Nyla swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
Niaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Niaz shoots in but Nyla avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nyla.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but Nyla avoids it well and moves away.
Niaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyla looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Niaz ducks down to avoid it.
Niaz drives through with a takedown into Nyla's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Niaz 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.
Nyla wants to stand but Niaz is controlling the position.
Niaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nyla 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.
Nyla managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Niaz postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nyla takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Niaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Nyla counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Nyla comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nyla 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 46:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Nyla!
Sammy Nyla is the new lightweight champion!
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energy
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RATING
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