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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Niaz (ranked 1331 p4p, 1716 weight class) and Guy River (ranked 170 p4p, 219 weight class). River has chosen Gabon National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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25 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guy River!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niaz blocks a jab.
River swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
River misses the shot to the body.
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niaz manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from River.
Nice defenses there by Niaz.
River tries to keep at a distance but Niaz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niaz controlling the action here for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Niaz.
The referee calls for Niaz to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River swings wildly with an uppercut but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but River turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niaz blocks a body shot from River.
Stalling in the clinch from Niaz.
Niaz jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. River gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niaz wants to sweep here but River controlling him for the moment.
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. River 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 River!
River really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Niaz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Niaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from River.
Niaz walks into a stiff left hand from River.
Niaz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
A quick uppercut on the inside from River.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables River to keep the fight standing.
A short right hand to the side of the head by River.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River is trying to force a seperation but Niaz has the dominant position.
River lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz tries to pull guard but River holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niaz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
River lands a body punch.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niazs head.
River misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niaz as River tries to tie him up.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
River's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Guy River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown. River fights it but they end up in guard.
River is wriggling around but Niaz manages to pass to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but River defends the submission attempt.
River pushes Niaz off looking to stand but Niaz dives back in and keeps control.
Niaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Niaz.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if River can do anything to dispel that myth.
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 seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Guy River 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.
River looks to land a left hand but Niaz moved out of range nicely.
Niaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
River throws a leg kick that misses.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from River misses the target.
River swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but River avoids it well and moves away.
Niaz looking to score a takedown here. River is defending well but Niaz drives through and ends up in River's guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control but River is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. River swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Well, if Niaz 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.
Niaz prevents River from standing back up.
Niaz wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
River has one foot on Niaz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
River is looking to chop away at Niaz's legs.
River tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Niaz is able to avoid easily.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz gets the takedown into side control.
River is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
River stops Niaz from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
River is not content to let Niaz control the position.
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by River, who protects the arm well.
River is not content to let Niaz control the position.
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 is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but River is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz takes a little break here. River wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Niaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. River quickly recovers to half guard.
River is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control from half guard but River is working away.
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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 thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz moves to the back position.
Niaz tightening his grip on River, looking for the choke.
Niaz working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Niaz working for a choke but River is defending well.
Niaz 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, River has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Niaz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dick Niaz!
An out of breath Dick Niaz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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