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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 333 p4p, 992 weight class) and Senger Line (ranked 49 p4p, 140 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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5 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent grappler
World class 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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Senger Line!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Line scores with a nice right hand.
Line falls off balance throwing a combination
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niaz is controlling the pace.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Line wants to get back to full guard but Niaz has passed into side control.
Niaz trying to control the position but Line is working away.
Line tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Niaz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Line wants to control but Niaz postures up.
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 goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Line rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niaz's guard! Nice work there by Line!
Line got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Line has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Line avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Line is working Niaz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Niaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Line.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Line passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Line drops an elbow to the side of Niaz's head.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Line.
Niaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Line throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Line stacks Niaz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Line!
Niaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Niaz trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line dominated that 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.
Line swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Line.
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line manages to get underhooks.
Niaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Line as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line won't allow it.
Line lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line misses with a punch on the inside.
Line has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Line stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Line 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.
A nice right hand lands inside from Line.
Line lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
Line lands a nice uppercut.
Line breaks from the clinch.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Niaz is pushing Line up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Niaz jumps guard but Line turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niaz tightens his grip and picks Line up, before dumping him to the ground. Line manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niaz is aware though and is defending well.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Line is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Line circles away easily
and Line counters with a crisp one two that drops Niaz! Line thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Niaz to his feet! Niaz is in big trouble!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Line swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to keep at a distance but Line has taken the fight into the clinch.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
Line scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Line has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz jumps into guard, dragging Line to the mat.
Line is in close to Niaz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Line is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Line doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Line manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Senger Line 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!
Line circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Line counters with an outside leg kick.
Line keeps the fight on the outside.
Line is looking for the big counter here.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Line throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Line.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line throws a nice looking combination but Niaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Line enables Niaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Line manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving.
Line keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niaz trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Niaz pushing down on Line's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Line is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Niaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Line knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Line gets back to full guard.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Niaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Line has an active guard here but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom.
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 controlling the action here.
Line is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Line misses with a low kick as Niaz jumps back.
Line misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Line paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Dick Niaz did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Niaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Niaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Niaz gets a double leg takedown into Line's guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Line manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Niaz is trying to control the position but Line postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Line working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz is looking for a triangle here but Line uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Line working the ground and pound.
Niaz tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Line wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
Line lands a nice forearm strike.
Line is putting a hurting on Niaz here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niaz is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Line's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Line winds up and cracks Niaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Niaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.
Niaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Line's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Line's back!
Line trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niaz is looking for the choke from the back position but Line is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Line is trying to break free.
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz is hanging on to Line's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz not allowing Line to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Line defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Senger Line will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Niaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Line! But no joy.
Niaz misses with a takedown
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niaz! Line lets Niaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Line circles away.
Line feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Niaz sprawling to the canvas! Niaz rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Line finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Line swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Line on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Crack! Line connects with the perfect overhand right and Niaz falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Line!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Senger Line!
Senger Line is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Senger Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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pop
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