Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1050 Kolla v William
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Tua Cara moves into the clinch.
Tua Cara is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Niaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tua Cara pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Tua Cara. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Tua Cara lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Tua Cara gets a clinch.
Tua Cara missing with knees to the body.
Niaz avoiding damage as Tua Cara throws knees to the body.
Niaz has Tua Cara pressed against the cage, preventing Tua Cara from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Tua Cara just leaning against Niaz, taking a breather.
Niaz jumps guard but Tua Cara stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tua Cara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz managing to block the knees to the body from Tua Cara.
Niaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tua Cara fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Tua Cara is fighting off a takedown attempt but Niaz is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tua Cara to the mat. Tua Cara regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Niaz trying to control but Tua Cara is working from the bottom. #T2#
Niaz advances to half guard.
Tua Cara is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB#
Tua Cara defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Tua Cara showing good submission defense here. #T3##SUB#
Niaz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Tua Cara is defending well though. Niaz let's go of the attempt for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niaz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Tua Cara preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Niaz. #SUB#
Tua Cara is trying to defend against the choke here but Niaz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Niaz Tightens the hold and Tua Cara taps out furiously! Niaz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#1042 Karim v Super
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Moxley throws a series of punches but Niaz avoids them all with ease.
Moxley thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Moxley won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moxley is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moxley trying to hold on to Niaz's head to control him but Niaz postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is taking a breather. Moxley 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moxley is not content to let Niaz control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura here.
Moxley looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moxley 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.
Moxley is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Niaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Moxley is defending well.
Moxley is refusing to be controlled, as Niaz sits in half guard.
Moxley won't allow Niaz to pass to mount. #T3##SUB2#
Niaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moxley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Moxley defends it well.
Niaz trying to control the action but Moxley is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Niaz is working for a kimura here but Moxley manages to reverse the position and he's now in Niaz's guard.
Moxley wants to stand and escape but instead Niaz has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Moxley controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself.
Niaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Moxley seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Niaz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Moxley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Niaz has Moxley in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Moxley defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Niaz stalling in the clinch.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley won't allow it.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Moxley won't allow it.
Georges Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moxley is keeping busy.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Niaz has clasped his hands together around Moxley's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T1#
Moxley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Niaz is controlling him well.
Moxley manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Moxley is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Niaz is working for a kimura but Moxley is defending it quite comfortably.
Moxley keeping hold of Niaz's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Niaz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moxley is trying to get back to full guard.
Niaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moxley does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Moxley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Moxley is defending well. #T3#
Niaz stops Moxley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Moxley.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moxley, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Niaz clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moxley walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moxley defends it nicely.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Moxley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Niaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Georges Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moxley misses with a wild combination.
And Niaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Moxley pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Moxley circles away.
A quick step to the side and Moxley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Moxley connects with a nice looking jab.
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 clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Niaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Moxley to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Georges Moxley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Moxley was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Moxley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Niaz backs up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Georges Moxley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moxley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moxley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Moxley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Moxley looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Moxley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Moxley slaps away a takedown attempt from Niaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Niaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Niaz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moxley. #TD2#
Moxley gets caught flat footed, as Niaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T2#
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Moxley keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Niaz looking to sit in guard and control but Moxley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moxley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Niaz's guard.#T3#
Niaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Niaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moxley manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Moxley working a defensive guard here.
Moxley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moxley trying to keep a closed guard but Niaz is proving a slippery customer.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moxley is keeping the position for now.
Moxley looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moxley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Georges Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Moxley 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georges Moxley!
After the fight, Georges Moxley was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: GAMMA#1031 Tam v Nova
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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. #TD#
Niaz jumps guard and drags River to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
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.#T2##SU2#
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.#CL#
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. #T3#
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. #BC2#
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 #TD#
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. #T4##REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.#R2#
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.#TD#
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. #T1#
Niaz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Niaz wants to work for an arm triangle but River is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES2#
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.#TD#
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. #T3#
River is not content to let Niaz control the position. #SUB#
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
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!#R3##TD#
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 #SUB#
Niaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura but River is defending well. #T1##SUB#
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. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
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. #T3#
Niaz moves to the back position. #SUB#
Niaz tightening his grip on River, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Niaz working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Niaz patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Niaz working for a choke but River is defending well. #SUB#
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!#SUB#
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.

Event: GAMMA#1026 Wrecks v Maline
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Niaz blocks a jab.
Fritz's corner calls for a 1-2. Fritz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fritz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Niaz wants to clinch.
Fritz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Niaz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fritz avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fritz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Niaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Niaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fritz as he jumps to the side.
Fritz throwing a counter right hand but Niaz manages to avoid it.
Fritz throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Fritz swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
Fritz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Fritz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthew Fritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Niaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Niaz slips the punch.
Fritz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Niaz feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Fritz.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fritz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Niaz moves out of range as Fritz strikes.#TD2#
Niaz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fritz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fritz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Fritz has control of Niaz's left arm, preventing Niaz from doing any damage.
Fritz trying to control the position.
Niaz trying to control but Fritz is working from the bottom.
Niaz stays in close to Fritz's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fritz holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fritz controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good exchange - Fritz coming out on top.
Fritz misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Niaz drives through and clinches with Fritz against the cage.
Niaz has Fritz pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Niaz manages to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fritz tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fritz.
Fritz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Fritz.
Fritz keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Fritz misses the target.
Fritz looks to land a left hand but Niaz moved out of range nicely.
Fritz throws the left hand but Niaz avoids the punch easily.
And Niaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Fritz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fritz misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Fritz misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz loads up on a big right hand but Niaz slips the punch.
A jab from Fritz misses.
Fritz throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.#T1#
Fritz slaps away a takedown attempt from Niaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Matthew Fritz is winning the standup battle so far.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niaz closes the distance and clinches up with Fritz, looking for a takedown. Niaz pushes Fritz against the cage but Fritz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niaz is looking to clinch but Fritz is avoiding it.
Fritz stuns Niaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niaz slips a straight right by Fritz.
Niaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fritz circles away.
Matthew Fritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fritz paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Fritz swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt - Fritz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fritz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fritz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fritz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fritz circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from Fritz.
Fritz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Niaz tries to clinch but Fritz is having none of it.
Fritz throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Niaz moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Niaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fritz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Fritz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fritz.
Fritz presses Niaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Fritz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fritz misses with a looping right.
And Niaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Fritz pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Fritz circles away.
It looked like Fritz wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Niaz shoots for a takedown but Fritz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Niaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fritz counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Niaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fritz's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fritz is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fritz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by Fritz.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niaz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fritz off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matthew Fritz dominated that second round.
That's time! Fritz'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#
Niaz moves to clinch but Fritz breaks away
and Fritz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fritz.
Fritz throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Fritz takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Fritz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fritz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Fritz does no damage.
Niaz with the counter takedown but Fritz avoids it easily.
Fritz throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Fritz misses with a straight right. #T1#
Niaz tries to clinch there but Fritz circles away.
Matthew Fritz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fritz dips to his left and cracks Niaz with an uppercut!
Fritz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niaz. #CL2#
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fritz is pushing Niaz 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 blocking some punches.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fritz lands an uppercut.
Niaz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fritz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fritz tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fritz walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matthew Fritz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Fritz misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Niaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fritz to the mat! Fritz manages to get full guard.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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!
Fritz is trying to improve his position.
Fritz keeping his opponent close.#T3#
Fritz tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fritz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Niaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fritz is trying to improve his position.
Matthew Fritz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Niaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Niaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fritz tries to improve position but can't.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Fritz!
Our winner, Matthew Fritz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
Bezerra keeps the fight on the outside.
Bezerra looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No luck for Niaz with that takedown attempt.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Niaz tries to clinch
and Bezerra counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Bezerra gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head. #T1##SUB2#
Bezerra is working for a kimura but Niaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Bezerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bezerra lands strikes from half guard.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bezerra not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Niaz taking some punishment here, with Bezerra in his half guard. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bezerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Bezerra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niaz keeps working. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Niaz is not content to let Bezerra control the position.
Bezerra controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bezerra lands a nice short elbow.
Bezerra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bezerra takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Niaz wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Bezerra sits in half guard.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bezerra has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Niaz defend it? Bezerra steps over the head and cranks it - Niaz is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bezerra!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Erasmo Bezerra!
Erasmo Bezerra is the new lightweight champion!
Erasmo Bezerra thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 74 Niaz vs Rome
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Niaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rome swivels and escapes.
Rome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niaz feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Rome misses.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Rome. #TD2#
Rome closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Niaz to the mat! Niaz manages to get full guard.
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.
Rome looking to sit in guard and control but Niaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rome has control of Niaz's left arm, preventing Niaz from doing any damage.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Rome keeps moving. #T1#
Rome is adopting a defensive guard.
Rome looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Rome keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rome seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Rome trying to keep a closed guard but Niaz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Rome closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Niaz quickly recovers to half guard.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura but Niaz is defending well.
Rome wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
Niaz is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rome 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Rome is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Niaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Niaz has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rome looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Rome has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome pulls Niaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Niaz from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that round.
That's time! Niaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Niaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rome quickly recovers to half guard.
Niaz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Niaz is just content to waste time from the top position. Rome takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Niaz won't allow Rome to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Rome is retaining full guard.
Rome is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Rome is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Rome wants to sweep here but Niaz controlling him for the moment.
Rome working a defensive guard but Niaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rome is looking for a sweep.
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but Rome is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rome sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Niaz trying to mount his opponent but Rome defends it.
Niaz slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Niaz gets caught flat footed, as Rome shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rome wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #SU2#
Rome gets to his feet. Niaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Rome shoots in and gets a takedown into Niaz's guard.#SUB#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rome gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Rome advances to half guard.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Rome sits in half guard.
Curtis Rome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niaz wants to control but Rome is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Rome is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niaz defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##TD2#
Rome changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Niaz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Niaz wants to control but Rome postures up.#SUB2#
Rome tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niaz is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.
Niaz is trying to control Rome's posture but Rome avoids it. #T1#
Niaz is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Rome goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rome but great work by Niaz.
Rome trying his best to control but Niaz has mounted him.#SUB#
Niaz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Rome is now in Niaz's guard. A big mistake from Niaz there, giving up the dominant position!
Rome passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rome is trying to control. Niaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Rome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rome.
Niaz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Rome is controlling well. #T2#
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Rome is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Rome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rome pulls his head out easily.
Rome wants to free his trapped foot but Niaz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Rome wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niaz keeps working.
Niaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on Rome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rome works his way back into a safe position though.
Rome trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rome looking to sit in guard and control but Niaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Rome keeping full guard, as Niaz tries to pass. #T4#
Niaz looking to sit in guard and control but Rome gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Niaz, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rome is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rome trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Niaz manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Curtis Rome just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4##TD#
Niaz drives through with a takedown into guard.

Rome wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Rome bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rome wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
Rome tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Niaz gets back to half guard.#T1#
Rome works his foot free and advances to mount.
Niaz can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Rome swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Niaz is now in Rome's guard. A big mistake from Rome there, giving up the dominant 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.
Niaz won't allow Rome to sweep him here. #T2#
Rome is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.
Rome looking to control.
Rome is adopting a defensive guard.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Rome is keeping the position.#T3##SUB2#
Rome is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niaz looking to pass the guard.
Rome keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rome seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Niaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rome to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now.
Rome trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rome pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Curtis Rome dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5##CL#
Niaz rushes Rome and presses him up against the cage.
Rome prevents the takedown attempt.
Niaz fails to pull guard. #TD#
Niaz pulls guard.
Rome looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rome can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rome is pushing down on Niaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Rome has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Rome is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rome pulls his head out easily.
Niaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rome is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Rome is working for a kimura but Niaz is defending it quite comfortably.
Rome wants to pass the guard but Niaz is defending well.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Niaz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rome works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rome is looking to stall here but Niaz recovers full guard. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rome defends well.
Rome tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #T3#
Niaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rome manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Rome not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Niaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rome's head.
Curtis Rome is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rome swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niaz works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Niaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Rome is defending against the submission attempts here by Niaz.
Rome is concentrating on defense, preventing Niaz from advancing position.
Niaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rome defending well though.
Rome avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Niaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rome 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curtis Rome!
Curtis Rome is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Curtis Rome, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DC 69 Niaz vs Line
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Line circles away from the clinch attempt
and Line counters with a nice low kick that buckles Niaz's knee momentarily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Niaz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Line defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line cracks Niaz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.#T1#
Line throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Line knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Line has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by Line.#T2#
The ground and pound from Line seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Niaz parries the strikes from Line easily there. Line is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Niaz to escape.
Niaz is trying to work for a sweep but Line has mounted him!
Line looking to finish Niaz with some ground and pound. This is bad for Niaz!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Line avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.
Line is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Line.
Line tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Niaz taking shots to the head.
Line tries to control but Niaz wriggling away.
Line controlling the position easily from mount.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Niaz is looking to get to half guard.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Line lands a big elbow.
Niaz tries to lock up and control but Line gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Line unloading with bombs!
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Niaz?
Line looking to control but Niaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Niaz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Senger Line dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
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.#R2##CL#
Niaz moves into the clinch successfully.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Line walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Line misses with a low kick.
Niaz has his takedown stuffed
and Line counters with a stiff right hand.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Line manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Line circles away and keeps his distance.
Line looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niaz shoots for a takedown but Line saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Line throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Line lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Niaz shoots in but Line avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niaz fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Line was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target. #TD#
Line gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Line looking to control. #T2#
Line keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Line is looking to sweep but instead, Niaz has passed into half guard.
Niaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Line keeps working.
Niaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Line is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line wants to control the action here but instead Niaz manages to pass to full mount!
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Line is wriggling around trying to escape. #T3#
Line is still trying to improve position.
Niaz tries to control but Line wriggling away.
Line slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Senger Line has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Niaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Line defend it? Niaz steps over the head and cranks it - Line is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Niaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Dick Niaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 64: McDade vs Niaz 2
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
McDade throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDade keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niaz wants to control from the top but McDade keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but McDade is keeping the position.#T1#
McDade controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDade swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McDade pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by McDade's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Niaz blocks a jab.
McDade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McDade throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDade can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niaz controls the pace.#T2#
Niaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McDade tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Niaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDade is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3##SUB2#
Niaz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. McDade looks calm but he's in trouble here. Niaz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. McDade is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Niaz lets go of the hold and McDade can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
Dick Niaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 56: Knightley vs Rocksteady
Date: May 28, 2023

#R1#
Christ defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niaz.
A big left from Christ misses.
Niaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Christ sprawls and moves away.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christ lands with a kick to the ribs. #KD2#
Christ lands a big head kick that sends Niaz tumbling to the mat! Christ takes a step backwards and waves Niaz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Christ defends it nicely.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from Christ.#CL#
Niaz has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Christ to keep the fight standing.
Niaz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Christ is looking to break free of the clinch but Niaz has double underhooks. #T2#
Christ working hard to break the clinch.
Niaz blocks a body shot from Christ.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Christ lands a body punch in the clinch.
Christ tries to throw a body punch but Niaz avoids it by throwing Christ back against the cage.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Christ is keeping busy.
Christ misses with the head strike.
Christ gets through Niaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Christ is stalling here.
Niaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Christ just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Niaz decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Christ doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Christ manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Niaz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Niaz working for a triangle but Christ defends it easily. #SUB#
Niaz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Christ escapes and throws Niaz's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T4#
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.
Christ controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz tries to bench press Christ off him but Christ keeps the position.
Christ is looking to take a break and control but Niaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Christ dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Christ misses with a series of wild punches.
Christ throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Christ!

Christ throws Niaz to one side and escapes!
Judah Christ seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Christ releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Christ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Christ counters with a left to the body.
Christ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Niaz tries to clinch there but Christ circles away. #CL#
Niaz clinches.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Christ turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Christ lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Christ.
Christ is pushing Niaz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Christ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Christ holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Christ has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz. #T2##BC2#
Christ manages to break the clinch.
Christ misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Niaz feinted with a counter takedown.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niaz moves away.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Christ swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Niaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ is trying to get back to full guard.
Christ has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but Christ defending well. #T3#
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Niaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Christ has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Christ!
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to cinch up a triangle. Christ throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Niaz's body to avoid the submission. Niaz has instead reached around Christ's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Niaz arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DC 47: Niaz vs Line
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
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 #TD#
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.#T1##SUB#
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.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
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! #SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4#
Line distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
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.#R2#
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.#CL#
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. #T1#
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.#BC2#
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. #T2##CL#
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. #TD#
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!#SUB2#
Line is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Niaz is aware though and is defending well.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Line.#T3#
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. #REF3#
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#KD2#
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.#T4##CL2#
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.#TD#
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!#SUB#
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!#R3#
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.#T1#
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.#TD#
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. #T2#
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. #T3##SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#R4#
Niaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
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! #REVB#
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. #T1##SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #ROC2#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.#SUB#
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?!!#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #SUB#
Line fending off the submission attempt from Niaz.
Niaz is hanging on to Line's back as he tries to escape. #T4##SUB#
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!#SUB#
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!#R5#
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 #KD2#
and Line counters with a crisp right hand that drops Niaz! Line lets Niaz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Line circles away. #KD2#
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.

Event: DC 41: Tenkula vs Knightley
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
McDonnell throws out a leg kick but Niaz moves out of range and McDonnell only half commits.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonnell wants it to stay on the feet.
McDonnell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McDonnell throws a lazy right hand but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niaz.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niaz moves away.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonnell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niaz.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Niaz is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with a wild combination.
McDonnell takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but McDonnell is quick to defend against it.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonnell lands with a nice body punch.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Niaz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonnell tries to avoid it but Niaz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonnell to the ground. McDonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonnell jabs Niaz right on the nose. Niaz blinks but takes it well.
Niaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonnell looks to land a combination but Niaz avoids it well.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
Niaz staying out of range there.
Niaz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niaz shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonnell sprawls well. He's pushed Niaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T2#
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!
McDonnell lands with a cross.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niaz feinted with a counter takedown.
McDonnell throws a leg kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonnell won't be happy with that.
McDonnell keeps Niaz under control for a moment.
Niaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working.
McDonnell is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McDonnell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Niaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Niaz 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 McDonnell's shoulder. That is not cool.
McDonnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Niaz trying to control the position but McDonnell is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell wants to control but Niaz postures up.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McDonnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Niaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonnell keeps working. #SUB#
Niaz in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McDonnell is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
A victorious Dick Niaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC 35: Nyla vs Niaz
Date: Mar 18, 2023

#R1#
Nyla stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown but Nyla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Nyla misses its intended target.
Niaz fails with the takedown.
Niaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nyla.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Niaz moves in looking to clinch but Nyla pushes him off.
Sammy Nyla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.#CL2#
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nyla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niaz.
Nyla tries to throw a body punch but Niaz avoids it by throwing Nyla back against the cage.
Nyla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD2#
Niaz successfully pulls guard.
Niaz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Nyla should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Nyla should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
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.

Event: DC 28: Tenkula vs Esposito
Date: Feb 18, 2023

#R1#
A low kick from McDade is predictable there #TD#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McDade!
McDade gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB#
Niaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDade to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDade shrugs it off.
McDade working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz controlling the pace for now.
McDade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.#T1#
Niaz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Niaz avoids the attempt from McDade to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McDade is on top in guard.
Niaz controlling McDade's posture. #SUB#
McDade avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T2#
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDade must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Niaz pulls McDade in to control the position.
McDade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McDade has passed into side control.
Niaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but McDade presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3#
McDade controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that McDade 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.
McDade looking to finish with strikes here!
Niaz is looking to improve his position but McDade isn't that keen on the idea.
Niaz is squirming around, avoiding McDade's attempts to control the action. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McDade perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Niaz tries to roll over but McDade keeps him under control.
McDade is taking a breather. Niaz 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Niaz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
McDade connects with an inside leg kick.#TD#
Niaz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Niaz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, McDade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Niaz but great work by McDade.
Niaz sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade is just content to waste time from the top position. Niaz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDade trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.
McDade trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
McDade wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDade is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Niaz is trying to control the position but McDade postures up.
Niaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDade can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on McDade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDade works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Niaz keeping moving, preventing McDade from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Niaz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDade 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 McDade!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Niaz checks a leg kick nicely.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Niaz moves out of range of the leg kick from McDade.
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Niaz tries to clinch there but McDade circles away.
McDade keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDade! But no joy.
McDade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Niaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDade throws out the jab.
McDade throws a leg kick which misses Niaz's front leg but catches the back leg as Niaz tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin McDade 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#
A big right from McDade misses.
Kevin McDade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDade lunges at Niaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Niaz's hand.
McDade misses the jab.
A low kick from McDade is predictable there #TD#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McDade 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#
Niaz trying to hold on to McDade's head to control him but McDade postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDade has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Niaz can't escape the position. #T1#
Niaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
McDade keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz advances to half guard. #T2#
Niaz trying to control the action but McDade is working from the bottom.
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
McDade is trying to maintain the position but Niaz is very close to passing his half guard.
Niaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Niaz tries to control but McDade wriggling away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz prevents McDade from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Niaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McDade is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McDade and Niaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura but McDade is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Niaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 19: Potato vs Havran
Date: Jan 14, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Bezerra.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Bezerra stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bezerra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bezerra pushes down on Niaz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niaz is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bezerra pulls his head out easily.
Bezerra wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz wants to control but Bezerra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bezerra lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bezerra misses with a head shot. Niaz uses the momentum to regain guard. #T1#
Niaz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bezerra slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Bezerra defends easily.
Bezerra missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bezerra stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bezerra distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Bezerra content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Niaz has locked up a guillotine! Niaz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Bezerra is holding on here and Niaz must be using up a lot of energy. Bezerra has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Niaz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DC 13: Potato vs Thorn
Date: Dec 18, 2022

#R1##CL#
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. #TD#
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. #T1#
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.#REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
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. #SUB#
Niaz has an active guard here but Nyla has managed to pass into half guard.
Nyla controlling the pace. #T3#
Niaz tries to get to full guard but Nyla has control of the leg.
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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!#R2##CL2#
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.#BC2#
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 #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
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! #SUB#
Nyla defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Niaz.
Niaz wants to control the pace but Nyla is squirming around nicely. #T2#
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. #SUB#
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. #T3##SUB#
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. #T4#
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.#SUB#
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!#R3#
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 #TD#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nyla! #SUB#
Niaz is trying to get an arm triangle but Nyla is defending well. #SUB#
Niaz swings around for an armbar but Nyla sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niaz's guard.#T1##SUB#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Nyla pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nyla passes into side control.
Niaz is looking for a sweep.#T2#
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!#SUB#
Niaz working for a choke but Nyla reverses nicely into Niaz 's guard. #SUB#
Niaz working for a triangle but Nyla defends it easily. #SUB#
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.#T3#
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.#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.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
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.#R4#
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.#T1##CL#
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. #TD#
Niaz jumps guard. #SUB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
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!#CL#
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!#R5#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nyla throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Nyla throws a looping overhand right but Niaz ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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!

Event: DC 9: The Potato vs Orr
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Voss stuffs the takedown attempt from Niaz. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Voss tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Niaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Voss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Voss landing with the ground and pound.
Niaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voss postures up in Niaz's guard and throws a big left but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz wants to control but Voss passes easily into half guard.
Voss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T1#
Niaz wants to control but Voss is keeping busy.
Voss working the head and body with strikes.
Voss winds up and cracks Niaz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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.
Voss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Voss prevents Niaz from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voss scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Voss is stalling here. Niaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Voss 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.
Voss manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2##SUB2#
Voss wants to work for an arm triangle but Niaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Niaz is looking to improve his position.
Voss with the ground and pound but Niaz uses the opportunity to regain guard. #SUB#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Voss defends it easily.
Niaz wants to control the position but Voss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Voss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voss is looking to take a break and control but Niaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Voss looking to improve position, pressing down on Niaz's thigh with his hand. Niaz seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Voss paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Voss's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Niaz picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Dick Niaz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DC Sunday Sesh 1
Date: Oct 23, 2022

#R1##TD#
Niaz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in De La Weirdo's half guard.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but De La Weirdo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De La Weirdo wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz stalling. #SUB#
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but De La Weirdo defends the submission attempt.#T1#
De La Weirdo wants to control but Niaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
De La Weirdo is defending against the submission attempts here by Niaz.
De La Weirdo trying to control but Niaz postures up. #T2#
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 De La Weirdo's half guard. De La Weirdo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Niaz wants to control from the top but De La Weirdo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because De La Weirdo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
De La Weirdo working a defensive guard but Niaz manages to pass into side control anyway.
Niaz trying to control the position but De La Weirdo is working away. #T3#
De La Weirdo stops Niaz from passing to mount. #SUB#
Niaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De La Weirdo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Niaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Niaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Niaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niaz wants to control but De La Weirdo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Niaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Niaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Niaz clinches up with De La Weirdo and pushes him back against the cage.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Niaz.
De La Weirdo throws an elbow but it misses.
De La Weirdo throws a punch but it's blocked by Niaz.
Niaz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. De La Weirdo just stands there and leans against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands a body shot in the clinch.
De La Weirdo lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De La Weirdo is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De La Weirdo as Niaz tries to tie him up.
Niaz tries to pull guard but De La Weirdo won't allow it. #T1#
De La Weirdo has Niaz pressed against the cage.
De La Weirdo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Niaz up against the cage.
De La Weirdo lands an uppercut.
De La Weirdo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Niaz ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Niaz no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Niaz pulls De La Weirdo in close to prevent any damage.
De La Weirdo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing De La Weirdo from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB#
De La Weirdo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Weirdo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
De La Weirdo won't allow Niaz to sweep him here.
De La Weirdo content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Niaz is trying to keep De La Weirdo in close.
De La Weirdo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oscar De La Weirdo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De La Weirdo throws a leg kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
De La Weirdo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Niaz trying to control but De La Weirdo is working from the bottom.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Weirdo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that De La Weirdo can do to turn this around?
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Weirdo is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Weirdo keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De La Weirdo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oscar De La Weirdo 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#
Niaz has a takedown stuffed.
Niaz looks to clinch
and De La Weirdo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De La Weirdo misses with a straight right.
De La Weirdo misses with an uppercut. Niaz saw that one coming.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De La Weirdo.
Niaz tries for a takedown but De La Weirdo circles away easily
and De La Weirdo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Niaz gets a clinch.
De La Weirdo misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
De La Weirdo can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
De La Weirdo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De La Weirdo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De La Weirdo lands with a right to the head.
De La Weirdo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
De La Weirdo swings wildly with an uppercut but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Niaz jumps guard and drags De La Weirdo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niaz keeping full guard, as De La Weirdo tries to pass.
De La Weirdo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but De La Weirdo pushes his legs off easily.
Niaz looking to control.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De La Weirdo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
De La Weirdo is sitting in close to Niaz's body. Niaz has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! De La Weirdo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, De La Weirdo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Niaz.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 142 Assndrop vs Fukumitsu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Swanson misses.
Swanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it #TD2#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Swanson kicks Niaz off and gets to his feet.
Swanson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Swanson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Niaz checks a leg kick.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Swanson thows a leg kick but Niaz checks it #TD2#
and Niaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swanson's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niaz trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Swanson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Niaz's guard. #REVR#
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully. #T1#
Swanson's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Swanson defends easily.
Swanson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson won't allow Niaz to sweep him here.
Niaz looking to control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Swanson won't allow Niaz to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Swanson has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Swanson manages to pass to side control!
Swanson just content to control the position.
Niaz struggling a bit here.
Niaz manages to get back to half guard.
Swanson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Niaz keeps working. #T3#
Swanson controlling the action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Niaz trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Niaz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Niaz lands in his opponent's guard.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swanson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Swanson is pulling down on Niaz's head to control his posture.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
Niaz trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Niaz controlling him for the moment.
My spies in MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform me that Niaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Niaz shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Swanson.
Niaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swanson's waist but Swanson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niaz off to one side.
Swanson is looking to counter punch.
Niaz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Swanson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Niaz somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Swanson 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#
Swanson lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Swanson throws a leg kick but Niaz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Swanson looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet but Niaz passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REVR#
Niaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Swanson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but Swanson defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is looking for a sweep. Niaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Swanson wants to control but Niaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Niaz trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Niaz has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Swanson defend it? Niaz steps over the head and cranks it - Swanson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Niaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jacques Swanson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don't think I have what it takes right now. I'm going to sit down and have a long talk with my family. See which way I want to go in life.'.

Event: DMMA Friday Night Fights VI
Date: Aug 19, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Futeran shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niaz is trying to defend but Futeran finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Futeran prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Futeran sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Niaz defending well though.
Futeran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Futeran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futeran's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futeran's back!#SUB#
Niaz working for a choke but Futeran reverses nicely into Niaz 's guard.
Futeran tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #T1#
Futeran stopping the sweep attempt from Niaz.
Futeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Niaz has his foot on Futeran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Futeran works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Futeran from controlling successfully.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
Niaz pulls Futeran in close to his closed guard and prevents Futeran from doing any damage or advancing position.
Futeran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Futeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Futeran defends easily.
Niaz keeping full guard, as Futeran tries to pass.
Futeran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niaz working a defensive guard here.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
Niaz moves into range and clinches up with Futeran.
Futeran with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Niaz is looking to control Futeran's arms but Futeran gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
Futeran misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran scores a nice knee to the body.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz has Futeran pushed against the cage.
Futeran misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Niaz.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Futeran holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz jumps guard but Futeran stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Futeran is working Niaz over against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Futeran walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Futeran throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Niaz tries to clinch but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch up
and Futeran counters with a straight right hand.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Niaz is out of range.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Niaz gets caught napping as Futeran dives in and scores a takedown. Niaz manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Futeran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Niaz.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Futeran circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Niaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Futeran, which made it look bad.
Futeran throws a jab but it's blocked by Niaz.
Futeran lands a jab.
Futeran moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Futeran throws a hook but Niaz avoids it easily.
Futeran throws a chopping leg kick but Niaz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Futeran fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A looping hook to the body misses from Futeran. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niaz closes the distance but Futeran moves to the side
letting Futeran counter with a right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Futeran as Niaz shoots in.#T1#
Futeran misses with a double jab #TD#
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Niaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Futeran dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Futeran working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niaz is trying to keep Futeran in close. #SUB#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Futeran gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Futeran defends well.
Futeran postures up in Niaz's guard and throws a big left but Niaz blocks it.
Joseph Futeran has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Futeran throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Futeran missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Futeran wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Futeran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Futeran cracks Niaz with a solid left hand.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
Futeran trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Futeran is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Futeran throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Futeran gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Niaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage.
Futeran lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Futeran got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Futeran has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Futeran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Niaz misses with a takedown attempt - Futeran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Futeran throws a body shot but no joy.
Futeran takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Niaz.
Futeran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Futeran misses with a series of wild punches.
Futeran misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Futeran misses. #T1#
Futeran throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Futeran is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a kimura but Futeran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Niaz to get the leverage.
Niaz trying to control the action but Futeran is working from the bottom.
Futeran gets full guard.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Futeran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Futeran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Futeran misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Niaz counters with a single leg into guard. Futeran didn't expect that.
Niaz passes Futeran's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Futeran keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Futeran is trying to control but can't.
Futeran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Futeran.
Futeran pulls Niaz in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Futeran keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Futeran.
Joseph Futeran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Futeran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Futeran.
Futeran scores with a nice strike.
Niaz avoids the body shot from Futeran.
Niaz shoots in for a double leg but Futeran sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Futeran is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Niaz with a body shot.
Niaz has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Futeran lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Niaz swings for the body but Futeran moves out of range.
Niaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Futeran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niaz thumps Futeran with a low kick.
Niaz misses with a kick to the body.
Niaz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Futeran comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Futeran 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Futeran!
After winning the bout, Joseph Futeran thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 90: Barboza vs Kersikov
Date: Mar 13, 2022

#R1##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev wants to pass the guard but Niaz is keeping the position.
Kamenev controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamenev pushing down on Niaz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kamenev is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev 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 slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Kamenev looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but Kamenev defends easily. #SUB2#
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Niaz is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kamenev working away.#SUB#
Kamenev swings around for an armbar but Niaz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kamenev's guard.
Niaz trying to control but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Niaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamenev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kamenev looking for a sweep. Not yet Kamenev, not yet. #T3#
Kamenev trying to control the position.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Kamenev is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kamenev is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Niaz has his foot on Kamenev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kamenev works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Kamenev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev 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.
Kamenev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kamenev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Niaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kamenev trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kamenev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Kamenev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kamenev has Niaz in his guard.#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev 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##TD#
Kamenev dives in and scores a takedown into Niaz's guard.
Kamenev passes Niaz's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kamenev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev laying and praying for a moment but Niaz takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Kamenev prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Kamenev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kamenev pulls his head out easily.
Niaz moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kamenev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kamenev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #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.#SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kamenev postures up and lands a big shot to Niaz's brow.
Kamenev tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard.
Kamenev stands and throws Niaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kamenev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Niaz can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Niaz defending against the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kamenev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev postures up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kamenev lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Niaz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kamenev but great work by Niaz.
Niaz trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamenev is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kamenev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Kamenev.#TD#
Niaz gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kamenev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Niaz being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Kamenev pushes his legs off easily. #T1#
Kamenev is pushing down on Niaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Niaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Kamenev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz won't allow Kamenev to pass to mount.
Kamenev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head.
Kamenev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Niaz wants to control but Kamenev passes into side.
Kamenev wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Niaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Kamenev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kamenev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Kamenev goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Niaz rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kamenev's guard! Nice work there by Niaz!
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamenev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz preventing the sweep.
Kamenev controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ivan Kamenev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kamenev keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Niaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Niaz postures up in Kamenev's guard and throws a big left but Kamenev blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Niaz moves into the clinch.
Niaz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Niaz looking for a takedown.
Kamenev can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kamenev.
Kamenev misses with a shot to the kidneys.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 80: Abarai vs Imanari
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from McGraugh as Niaz shoots in.
Niaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from McGraugh.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of Niaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGraugh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGraugh lands a jab to Niaz's midsection.
McGraugh takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz slips under a jab from McGraugh.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGraugh defends well and Niaz ends up having to push McGraugh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Niaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGraugh is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGraugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGraugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGraugh stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGraugh working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#T1#
McGraugh wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
McGraugh with a nice head shot there.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGraugh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGraugh trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McGraugh throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niaz 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.
McGraugh controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGraugh landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
McGraugh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraugh content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
McGraugh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Niaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGraugh has Niaz in his guard.#REVR#
Niaz trying to control but McGraugh is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niaz passes McGraugh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Niaz wants to control but McGraugh is keeping him busy.
Niaz works his way into full mount!
McGraugh is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McGraugh dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
McGraugh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from McGraugh misses its intended target.
Niaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McGraugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McGraugh circles away from the clinch attempt.
McGraugh scores with a body shot.
McGraugh takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
McGraugh scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGraugh.
McGraugh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McGraugh misses with a straight right.
Niaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGraugh.#T1#
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
McGraugh struggles to land a body shot inside as Niaz controls his hands. #TD#
Niaz jumps guard and drags McGraugh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraugh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGraugh defends well.
McGraugh is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGraugh defends well.
McGraugh trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom. #T2#
McGraugh postures up in Niaz's guard and throws a big left but Niaz blocks it.
McGraugh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGraugh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGraugh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGraugh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGraugh looking to sit in guard and control but Niaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
McGraugh 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. #T3##SUB2#
McGraugh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
McGraugh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Niaz defends well.
McGraugh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGraugh 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.#SUB2#
McGraugh has his foot on Niaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Niaz works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niaz passes McGraugh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but McGraugh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
McGraugh makes his way to full guard, as Niaz worked for a kimura.
McGraugh is wriggling around but Niaz manages to pass to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz wants to pass to mount but McGraugh is defending the position.
McGraugh gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Corey McGraugh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - McGraugh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McGraugh connects with a single shot there.
McGraugh throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McGraugh!
McGraugh is not content to let Niaz control the position. #SUB#
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Niaz working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGraugh regains half guard.
Niaz is trying to control the action in half guard but McGraugh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Niaz is just content to waste time from the top position. McGraugh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McGraugh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
McGraugh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but McGraugh is keeping the position.
McGraugh keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Niaz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McGraugh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McGraugh is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
McGraugh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McGraugh working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
McGraugh gets tackled into the cage by Niaz. Niaz maintains the clinch.
McGraugh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McGraugh is keeping busy.
McGraugh lands a right hand.
McGraugh tries to work over Niaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGraugh misses with a punch on the inside.
Niaz jumps guard but McGraugh stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGraugh fails to land.
Corey McGraugh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD#
Niaz manages to pull guard.
McGraugh trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGraugh looking to sit in guard and control but Niaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from McGraugh.#T4#
McGraugh looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGraugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McGraugh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Niaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGraugh is trying to hold Niaz in close to prevent damage but Niaz has managed to pass into half guard.
McGraugh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McGraugh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Niaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGraugh 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey McGraugh!
Corey McGraugh bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: DMMA 72: Abarai vs Ekelund
Date: Jan 05, 2022

#R1#
Wayne misses with a wild combination.
Wayne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Niaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wayne's guard.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Wayne keeps moving. #SUB2#
Niaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wayne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wayne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wayne! #REVR#
Niaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wayne wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne wants to stand but Niaz has his arm trapped.
Wayne working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Niaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne wants to stand but Niaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Niaz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Niaz trying to keep a closed guard but Wayne is proving a slippery customer.
Wayne wants to get up but he can't break Niaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Niaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wayne is aware though and is defending well.
Wayne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Niaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Wayne frees his head nicely. Oh but Niaz has switched to an armbar! Wayne is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Dick Niaz!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 64: Abarai vs Otori
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Hang throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Niaz works his way into side control.
Hang is trying to buck Niaz off.#SUB#
Niaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hang wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##ES2#
Hang sneaks out the side door and pushes Niaz away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Niaz wants to clinch
and Hang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC2#
Hang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Hang.
Hang throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Hang throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang moves out of range.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kra Hang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Hang is looking for the big counter here.
Hang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Niaz tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hang counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Hang.#T3#
Niaz dives in and grabs Hang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hang pushes down on Niaz's head and hops out.
Hang scores with a sloppy right hand. Niaz should have avoided that one. #CL#
Niaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Niaz just leaning against Hang, taking a breather.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hang to keep the fight standing.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hang to keep the fight standing.
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 is looking to control Hang's arms but Hang gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niaz has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Hang.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hang.
Hang is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hang is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hang. #T4#
Hang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niaz jumps guard but Hang turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niaz content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC2#
Hang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Hang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Niaz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hang sprawls and moves away.
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 clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hang swats away the attempt to clinch by Niaz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kra Hang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
Niaz is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but Hang stands there with Niaz around his waist. Niaz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Niaz blocking some punches. #BC2#
Hang manages to break the clinch.
Hang connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Niaz dives in and scores a takedown into Hang's guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Hang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2#
Hang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Hang misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Niaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hang manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Niaz goes for a takedown attempt but Hang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Niaz is defended easily by Hang.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch but Hang is having none of it.
Hang throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
Hang throws a nice looking combination but Niaz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kra Hang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hang circles away.
It seemed like Hang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Niaz moves in looking to clinch but Hang pushes him off.
Hang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hang throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Hang throws a hook but Niaz blocks it.
Niaz wants to clinch up but Hang keeps it at a distance.
Niaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Hang circles away.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Hang circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hang! But no joy.#T3#
Hang loads up on a big right hand but Niaz slips the punch.
Niaz tries to clinch
and Hang counters with a left and a right that stings Niaz.
Hang misses with a looping left.
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Hang circles away.
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hang defends well and Niaz ends up having to push Hang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short left from Hang.
Niaz prevents a body shot from Hang.
Hang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hang has a couple of punches blocked by Niaz.
A shot in the inside from Hang.
Hang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hang is trying to break the clinch but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Hang holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet. #T4##BC2#
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Niaz.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Niaz.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hang throws a series of punches but Niaz avoids them all with ease.
Hang works Niaz's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kra Hang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Hang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niaz appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Hang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niaz trying to control the position but instead, Hang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Niaz into the cage.
Hang struggles to land a body shot inside as Niaz controls his hands.
Hang lands a nice uppercut.
Hang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niaz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hang prevents it.
Hang is trying to break free.#T1##BC2#
Hang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hang scores with a nice strike.
A swing and a miss from Hang.
Niaz tries to counter with a takedown but Hang is quick to defend against it.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Hang circles away easily
and Hang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Niaz thinking.
Hang swings for the body but Niaz moves out of range.
Niaz dives in and grabs Hang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hang pushes down on Niaz's head and hops out.
Hang doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hang wants it to stay on the feet.
Hang throws out a counter right but Niaz avoids it with no problem.
Hang misses the jab.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Niaz avoids the body shot from Hang.
Jab, jab by Hang - just one landing.
Hang lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.#TD#
Niaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hang sprawls well initially but Niaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niaz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB#
Niaz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hang is looking to escape. #T3#
Hang is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niaz looking to control but Hang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hang is trying to stand up.
Niaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hang is looking to escape. #T4#
Niaz punching from mount but Hang doing a good job of avoiding damage. #ES2#
Hang bucks Niaz off and manages to get back to his feet!
Niaz wants to clinch up but Hang keeps it at a distance.
Niaz blocks a head kick by Hang.
Niaz looks to throw the jab but Hang is out of range.
Niaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Niaz misses with a low kick.
Niaz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kra Hang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hang 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kra Hang!
A very excited looking Kra Hang made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021

#R1#
Stephenson wants to clinch#TD#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson is keeping the position for now.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Stephenson keeps moving.
Niaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stephenson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Niaz wants to control but Stephenson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is pressing down on Stephenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stephenson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Stephenson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Niaz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Stephenson is looking to defend but Niaz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Stephenson! Niaz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Stephenson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
After winning the bout, Dick Niaz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 49: Faulk vs Hussein
Date: Oct 03, 2021

#R1#
A low kick lands for Mack.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Niaz.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Niaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mack throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mack is trying to escape back to his feet but Niaz uses the scramble to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Niaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mack wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Niaz wants to control but Mack is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in High Kicks inform me that Niaz has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Niaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Niaz swings around for an armbar but Mack sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niaz's guard.
Niaz wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Niaz is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Niaz has an active guard here but Mack has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.
Niaz is looking to improve his position.
Mack is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niaz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mack haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3##SUB2#
Niaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mack pushes past his half guard into mount!
Niaz is looking to improve his position but Mack isn't that keen on the idea.
Niaz regains half guard.
Mack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Niaz!
Niaz wants to hold on but Mack pushes him away.#T4#
Niaz regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Niaz trying to control but Mack postures up.
Niaz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Mack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Niaz checks a leg kick.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.
Mack throwing a counter right hand but Niaz manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Niaz darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.#BC#
Mack's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niaz tries to clinch up but Mack circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Niaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Niaz trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niaz is working for an americana but Mack has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Niaz was thinking about the submission.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Mack keeps moving. #T1#
Niaz is looking to pass into half guard but Mack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mack is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mack passes into side control.
Niaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control.
Mack working away.#T2#
Niaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Niaz wants to control but Mack postures up.
Niaz is trying to get back to half guard.
Niaz is still trying to improve position.
Niaz looks to move to half guard but instead Mack has passed into mount! Damn!
Niaz is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Niaz tries to improve his position but instead Mack has taken his back!
Niaz just trying to survive but Mack is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Niaz is trying to break free.
Mack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Mack has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Niaz's body.
Niaz manages to reverse the position and now he's in Mack's guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Mack is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Niaz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mack dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily.#SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mack defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Mack dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Mack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Niaz tries to clinch up.
Mack looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
Niaz doesn't manage to clinch there - Mack circles away.
Mack swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz tries to clinch but Mack moves away
letting Mack counter with a right hand.
A jab from Mack misses.
Mack throws a jab but it's blocked by Niaz.
Niaz is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Mack jabs at Niaz's body.
Dick Niaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niaz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mack counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Niaz has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action. #BC#
Mack escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mack throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Niaz is looking to clinch but Mack is avoiding it. #TD2#
Mack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Niaz 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.
Niaz throwing strikes but missing.
Niaz is looking to pass into half guard but Mack pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mack is in guard.#REVR#
Niaz striking from his own guard.
Mack postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mack passes into side control. #T3#
Niaz is looking to regain half guard here but Mack keeps moving and retains side control.
Niaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kain Mack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Mack is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
Niaz uses his free foot to push down on Mack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mack.
Niaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dick Niaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Niaz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Mack is controlling an arm, preventing Niaz from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Niaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Niaz thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dick Niaz.
I think Mack 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Mack!
Kain Mack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 40: Nansen vs Alderidge
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Niaz is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kamenev closes the distance and clinches.
Kamenev tries to work over Niaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niaz avoids the elbow strike from Kamenev, against the cage.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Kamenev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niaz walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Niaz wants to clinch
and Kamenev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kamenev misses. #TD2#
Kamenev scores with a takedown into Niaz's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kamenev has passed into half guard!
Niaz wants to improve his position but Kamenev is controlling well. #T1##SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Niaz is trying to control but can't.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Niaz defends it well.
Niaz is pressing down on Kamenev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Niaz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kamenev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Niaz actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Niaz looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Kamenev pushes past his half guard into mount! #SUB2#
Kamenev working for a submission but Niaz is keeping him at bay.
Niaz is looking to improve his position but Kamenev isn't that keen on the idea.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niaz is looking to escape. #T3##SUB2#
Kamenev is working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz frees his head quite easily.
Niaz tries to control the position but Kamenev now has his back. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Niaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Niaz for a finish.
Niaz rolls, trying to escape but Kamenev keeps control of the position. #T4#
Niaz is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Niaz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Niaz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Niaz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kamenev 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.#R2#
Niaz moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Niaz wants to clinch but Kamenev slips to the side#TD2#
and Kamenev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Niaz trying to control but Kamenev postures up. #SUB2#
Kamenev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Niaz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kamenev. #SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenev trying to pass the guard but Niaz defending well. #T1#
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Kamenev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Niaz looking for subs from the bottom but Kamenev mounts him!
Kamenev thowing shots but they're missing. #T2##SUB2#
Kamenev is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Niaz is surviving well by controlling Kamenev's body position as best he can.
Niaz can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kamenev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Niaz is looking to escape.
Kamenev avoids the attempt from Niaz to control.#T3#
Kamenev wants to take Niaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Niaz is working to get back to half guard.
Niaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kamenev is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kamenev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz is trying to maintain the position but Kamenev is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kamenev has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kamenev pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Niaz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kamenev!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 30: Niaz vs Nansen
Date: Jul 28, 2021

#R1#
Nansen stuffs the takedown attempt from Niaz. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nansen. Niaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nansen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Niaz moves out of range easily.
Nansen lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen misses with a looping right.
Nansen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Nansen #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Nansen controls the position for a moment.
Niaz is looking to take a break and control but Nansen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Niaz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Niaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Niaz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nansen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Nansen is looking for a sweep.
Nansen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Niaz is trying to control the action in half guard but Nansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Nansen wants to get back to full guard.
Nansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nansen keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz won't allow Nansen to sweep him here.
Nansen 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#
Nansen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Niaz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nansen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nansen's back!
Nansen tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Niaz wants to control the pace but Nansen is squirming around nicely.
Nansen is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Niaz is looking to work his way around to Nansen's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen is trying to escape the mount.
Niaz moves to back control. #SUB2#
Nansen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for the choke from the back.
Niaz has the hooks in. Nansen is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nansen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nansen tries to roll over but Niaz keeps him under control.#T4#
Niaz wants to control but Nansen is keeping him busy.
Nansen tries to roll over but Niaz keeps him under control.
Niaz is keen to just control but Nansen is a slippery customer.
Niaz prevents Nansen from improving his position.
Niaz passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Niaz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nansen turns into him and now he's in Niaz's guard.
Niaz trying to keep a closed guard but Nansen is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nansen misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown. Nansen fights it but they end up in guard.
Niaz trying to control but Nansen is working from the bottom.
Nansen trying to keep a closed guard but Niaz is proving a slippery customer.
Niaz stopping the sweep attempt from Nansen.
Dick Niaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nansen trying to keep a closed guard but Niaz is proving a slippery customer.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Nansen is keeping the position.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen controlling Niaz's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nansen wants to sweep here but Niaz controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Niaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Niaz won't allow Nansen to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nansen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nansen catches Niaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Niaz tries to clinch up but Nansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nansen keeps Niaz at a distance using the push kick.
Nansen throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Thorvald Nansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Niaz tries to clinch up
and Nansen counters with a nice body shot.
Niaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Nansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nansen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Niaz momentarily.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from Nansen.
Nansen misses with an uppercut. Niaz saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nansen.
Niaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Niaz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T3#
Niaz with a poor takedown
and Nansen counters with an outside leg kick.
Thorvald Nansen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nansen throws a sloppy head kick and Niaz moves out of range easily.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nansen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nansen tests Niaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Nansen. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Thorvald Nansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Nansen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Niaz.
Nansen misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nansen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Nansen tests Niaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Niaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niaz avoids a kick to the body.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nansen scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nansen lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen dominated that second 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.#R3#
Nansen throws a wild body kick that Niaz sees coming a mile off.
Niaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nansen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nansen scores with a hook.
Nansen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Niaz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nansen sizes up Niaz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Niaz gets a clinch.
Nansen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz just leaning against Nansen, taking a breather.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nansen is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nansen.
Nansen pushes Niaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niaz is trying to stall.
Nansen gets through Niaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1##TD2#
Niaz pulls Nansen into guard.
Nansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now.
Nansen wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nansen avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Nansen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nansen distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB2#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nansen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nansen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Niaz wants to sweep here but Nansen controlling him for the moment.
Nansen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nansen defends it easily.#T3#
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Nansen from controlling successfully.
Nansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Niaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nansen is now in half guard.
Niaz wants to control but Nansen is keeping busy.
Nansen wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
Niaz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Niaz trying to control from the bottom.
Niaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB#
Nansen is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Niaz still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Niaz has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nansen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Niaz off and has taken his back!
Niaz tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Niaz defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nansen's arms.
Niaz is trying to remain composed but Nansen is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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 rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nansen misses with a body punch.
Nansen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nansen lands a shoulder strike.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Nansen.
Nansen scores with a shot to the side of Niaz's head.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Nansen holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
Nansen working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen lands with a light punch inside.
Niaz just leaning against Nansen, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Nansen fails to land.
Niaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nansen is working Niaz over against the cage.#T1#
Nansen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Nansen holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
Thorvald Nansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Nansen misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Nansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nansen fails to land.
Nice body punch from Nansen.
Nansen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thorvald Nansen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nansen lands an uppercut.
Nansen gets through Niaz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Niaz jumps guard but Nansen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nansen lands an uppercut.
Nansen wants to get back to striking at distance but Niaz won't allow it.
Nansen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2##TD2#
Niaz pulls guard successfully.
Niaz looking to control.
Niaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nansen is one step ahead there.
Niaz is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#SUB2#
Niaz has his foot on Nansen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nansen works his way back into a safe position though.
Nansen working some strikes from top position.
Nansen forces his way into half guard.
Niaz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Niaz is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Niaz is defending against the submission attempts here by Nansen.
Niaz has hold of Nansen's hands but Nansen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Niaz wants to get back to full guard.
Niaz is staying active underneath Nansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nansen tries to pass to full mount but Niaz defends it.
Niaz trying to control from the bottom.
Nansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Nansen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Niaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Niaz is trying to control but can't. #T4#
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. Nansen connects with a nice short shot to Niaz's temple.
Nansen prevents Niaz from improving his position.
Niaz is controlling Nansen's trapped leg to prevent Nansen from advancing to side control.
Nansen lands with a punch from half guard.
Nansen wants to pass to mount but Niaz is defending the position.
Niaz tries to roll over but Nansen keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nansen trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thorvald Nansen had his way with Dick Niaz in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Nansen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nansen keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Nansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nansen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big left from Nansen misses.
Niaz with the counter takedown but Nansen avoids it easily.
Niaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Niaz wants to clinch up but Nansen keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Niaz has Nansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nansen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niaz's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nansen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nansen working hard to break the clinch.
Niaz wants a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Nansen. #BC#
Nansen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Niaz tries to clinch up but Nansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nansen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nansen but Nansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nansen looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz. #SUB#
Nansen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Niaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nansen wants to sweep here but Niaz controlling him for the moment.
Niaz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nansen keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Nansen is keeping the position.
Nansen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Nansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Niaz's head.
Nansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nansen distracts Niaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3##SUB2#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Niaz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nansen 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.
Niaz is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Nansen is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Nansen trying to control the position but Niaz is working away.
Nansen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Niaz down. #T4#
Nansen grinds an elbow into Niaz's temple.
Niaz gets back to half guard.
Nansen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nansen wants to pass the guard but Niaz is defending well.
Thorvald Nansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nansen controlling the action here.
Nansen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thorvald Nansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nansen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 49:46
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorvald Nansen!
Thorvald Nansen is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, Thorvald Nansen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DMMA 19: Alderidge vs Niaz
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Niaz has Alderidge up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alderidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge working aggressively here.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body punch.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Alderidge prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Alderidge breaks the clinch.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Niaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Niaz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alderidge is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Alderidge is right now.
Niaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Alderidge's legs.
Niaz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at High Kicks. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Niaz trying to control the position but Alderidge is working away. #SUB2#
Niaz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Alderidge rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Niaz's guard! Nice work there by Alderidge!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alderidge stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Niaz working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Alderidge pushes his legs off easily.
Niaz looking to control.
Niaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alderidge. #SUB2#
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alderidge defends it easily.
Alderidge looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Alderidge works over Niaz with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alderidge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alderidge trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Alderidge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Niaz pushes a forearm under Alderidge's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Alderidge is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz! Dick Niaz retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dick Niaz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 13: Nadadora vs Niaz
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Niaz rushes Nadadora and presses him up against the cage.
Nadadora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Niaz's elbow. #TD2#
Niaz jumps into guard, dragging Nadadora to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz 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#
Niaz works his way into full mount! #SUB2#
Niaz throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Nadadora has his hands clasped together but Niaz breaks the hold and Nadadora is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Niaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: DMMA 5: Nadadora vs Khufu
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Niaz blocks the body kick.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt. #CUT#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz shoots in and drives through. Hunt sprawls well.#TD2#
Niaz gets a takedown into half guard.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Niaz is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Niaz seems to be working for a kimura but Hunt defends the submission attempt.
Niaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hunt sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hunt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hunt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Niaz on the ground.#SUB2#
Niaz is trying for a kimura here. Hunt looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Niaz wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CWMMA: Tucker Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Smash misses with a body shot.
Smash throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown. Smash fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Smash is retaining full guard.
Niaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Smash keeps moving.
Smash is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Smash is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Niaz controls the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smash can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Smash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smash throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Niaz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Niaz.
Niaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Niaz swings around for an armbar but Smash sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Niaz's guard.
Niaz controlling Smash's posture.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smash passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz is pressing down on Smash's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Smash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smash's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Niaz has his hands on Smash's head, controlling the position.
Smash postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Niaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Smash trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Smash should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Smash should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CWMMA: Firebrand Vs Kisei
Date: Mar 04, 2021

#R1#
Niaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Niaz wants to clinch.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Niaz wants to clinch but Sitsongrit slips to the side
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Sitsongrit. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
Niaz misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Niaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niaz checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Niaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Niaz prevents Sitsongrit from standing back up. #T1#
Sitsongrit is staying active underneath Niaz, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Niaz postures up.
Niaz has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Niaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Niaz seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit tries to get to full guard but Niaz has control of the leg. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Niaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Niaz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sitsongrit has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Sitsongrit gets back to full guard.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Niaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Niaz won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Sitsongrit 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.
Niaz passes into half guard.
Niaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sitsongrit is controlling Niaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Niaz is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Sitsongrit is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). 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.

Event: CWMMA: Niaz Vs Alderiage
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Niaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alderidge defends well and Niaz ends up having to push Alderidge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alderidge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action. #TD#
Niaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alderidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Alderidge trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alderidge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Niaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge tries to free his leg and advance position but Niaz is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alderidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully. #T1#
Niaz is trying to keep Alderidge in close. #SUB#
Alderidge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alderidge has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Alderidge 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.
Niaz trying to control the position. #SUB#
Alderidge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alderidge is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Niaz working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Alderidge postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Alderidge is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alderidge has passed into half guard!
Alderidge tries to pass the half guard into mount. Niaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Ground and pound from Alderidge.
Niaz is looking for a sweep. Alderidge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alderidge is trying to control. Niaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alderidge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alderidge slips a nice elbow through Niaz's hands, connecting with Niaz's forehead.
Alderidge throwing shots but Niaz is blocking nicely.
Alderidge content to control rather than advance.
Alderidge working Niaz over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Alderidge stalling away here and it's allowed Niaz to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Niaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alderidge is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Niaz working for a triangle but Alderidge defends it easily.
Niaz keeping moving, preventing Alderidge from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alderidge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Alderidge being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Niaz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jab from Alderidge.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alderidge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Niaz fails with the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a right hand to the body.
Alderidge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Niaz drives through with a takedown into Alderidge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dick Niaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Alderidge controls Niaz momentarily but Niaz frees himself. #T1#
Niaz advances to half guard.
Alderidge is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Alderidge is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Niaz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Niaz's back!
Alderidge missing with punches from the back.
Niaz tries to escape but Alderidge has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alderidge scores with strikes from the back.
Will Alderidge go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alderidge has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Niaz. #T2#
Alderidge is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Niaz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Alderidge looking to hold on to the position here but Niaz rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Niaz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alderidge's guard. #REVR#
Niaz 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.
Niaz won't allow Alderidge to sweep him here.
Niaz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niaz looking to pass the guard.
Alderidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niaz is one step ahead there.
Alderidge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Niaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Niaz trying to control but Alderidge is working from the bottom.
Niaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Niaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Niaz trying to control but Alderidge is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ranger Alderidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge blocks a head kick by Niaz.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Alderidge circles away easily
and Niaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niaz is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Niaz looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Alderidge is fending him off so far but Niaz persists. Nope, Alderidge circles away and we're back to standing.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alderidge wants it to stay on the feet.
Alderidge cracks Niaz with a good jab.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Niaz half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alderidge lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Niaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niaz tries to clinch but Alderidge is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz slips a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Niaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alderidge's guard.
Alderidge keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. #T1#
Niaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alderidge is keeping the position for now.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Alderidge keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alderidge can do anything to dispel that myth.
Alderidge pulls Niaz in close to his closed guard and prevents Niaz from doing any damage or advancing 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. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alderidge controlling Niaz's posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alderidge sprawls well. Alderidge wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Alderidge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alderidge cracks Niaz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Alderidge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alderidge might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T3#
Niaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niaz fails with the takedown
and Alderidge counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niaz has time to react.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Niaz's head but Niaz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Niaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niaz shoots and misses
and Niaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Alderidge sprawls well. He's pushed Niaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Alderidge slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC2#Niaz is rocked!
Niaz leaves his chin hanging out and Alderidge seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Niaz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ranger Alderidge!
Ranger Alderidge is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Ranger Alderidge made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CW MMA: Bloodshed
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
Nansen lands a glancing blow to the side of Niaz's head.
Nansen throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Niaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Niaz advances nicely into full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nansen prevents Niaz from taking his back.#SUB2#
Niaz has control of Nansen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nansen regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB2#
Nansen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Niaz.
Nansen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Nansen regains half guard.
Nansen is trying to stand back up but Niaz is controlling him
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Niaz has control of the leg.
Niaz wants to control but Nansen is keeping him busy. #T1#
Niaz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nansen tries to get to full guard but Niaz has control of the leg.
Nansen won't allow Niaz to pass to mount. #SUB#
Nansen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Niaz wants to pass the guard but Nansen is defending well.
Niaz moves into full mount! Nansen won't be happy about that!
Niaz wants to take his opponent's back but Nansen doesn't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nansen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2#
Nansen prevents Niaz from taking his back.
Niaz works his way to his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Niaz looking for the choke from the back.
Nansen manages to reverse the position and now he's in Niaz's guard. Nice work there by Nansen. #SUB2#
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Nansen has passed into half guard!
Nansen trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nansen trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Nansen pushes his legs off easily.
Nansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Niaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nansen preventing the sweep.
Nansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nansen looking to sit in guard and control but Niaz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nansen is trying to control the position but Niaz postures up.
Niaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Nansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nansen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Niaz passes into half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a kimura here.
Niaz passes to full mount!
Nansen 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.#SUB2#
Nansen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Niaz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Niaz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Nansen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Niaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: Byzantium 13
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Niaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Alvarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Niaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Niaz controls Alvarez momentarily but Alvarez frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz seems keen to control Alvarez's posture.
Niaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Alvarez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Alvarez stalling.
Niaz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Niaz looking to control.
Alvarez preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Alvarez pushes his legs off easily.
Alvarez controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Niaz tries for a takedown but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Alvarez instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent.
Alvarez has Niaz pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Niaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Alvarez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Niaz wants to control the position but Alvarez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is working for a submission of some sort.
Alvarez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Alvarez wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
Niaz felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position.
Niaz wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Alvarez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Niaz wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Niaz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Alvarez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Niaz. Niaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Niaz has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Alvarez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alvarez.
Alvarez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alvarez passes Niaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Niaz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Niaz is pressing down on Alvarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Niaz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alvarez controls the pace.#SUB2#
Niaz has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Niaz is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Alvarez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Niaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Niaz is refusing to be controlled, as Alvarez sits in half guard. #SUB#
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Alvarez controlling the pace.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez passes into side control, despite Niaz's attempt to control the position.
Alvarez trying to control the position but Niaz is working away. #SUB#
Alvarez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niaz is not content to let Alvarez control the position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Niaz stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alvarez wants to control but Niaz is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Alvarez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alvarez lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Alvarez dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL#
Alvarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Alvarez controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvarez pushes Niaz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Niaz manages to pull guard.
Alvarez stays in close to Niaz's body and controls the position.
Niaz trying to control the position. #T1##SUB2#
Niaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alvarez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alvarez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Niaz.#SUB2#
Niaz has an active guard here but Alvarez has managed to pass into half guard.
Niaz tries to roll over but Alvarez keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is thwarting Niaz's attempts to control the position.
Niaz is in trouble now - Alvarez has advanced to mount!
Niaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T3#
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez wants to take Niaz's back but he can't do it this time.
Niaz is squirming around, avoiding Alvarez's attempts to control the action.
Niaz regains half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it. #T4#
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Niaz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez trying to mount his opponent but Niaz defends it.
Niaz wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Niaz is controlling Alvarez's trapped leg to prevent Alvarez from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Alvarez clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Alvarez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Alvarez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Alvarez holding his opponent close, against the cage. #TD#
Alvarez has clasped his hands together around Niaz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Alvarez trying to control the action but Niaz is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Niaz seems a little lost for a moment, as Alvarez dominates the positioning.
Alvarez tries to move to mount but Niaz blocks the move with his legs.
Niaz gets back to half guard.
Niaz is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niaz avoid being mounted?
Alvarez controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Alvarez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Niaz tries to clinch there but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez connects with a body shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Alvarez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alvarez.#BC#
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alvarez looks to land a combination but Niaz avoids it well.
Niaz darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Niaz into the cage.
Tyler Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.#T3#
Alvarez cracks Niaz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Niaz. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Niaz shoots and misses #CL#
and Alvarez counters by clinching up.
Alvarez leaning against his opponent. #TD#
Alvarez tightens his grip and picks Niaz up, before dumping him to the ground. Niaz manages to land in guard.
Alvarez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alvarez trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz looking to control. #T4##SUB2#
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvarez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niaz is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Niaz working for a triangle but Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Alvarez had his way with Dick Niaz in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##TD#
Niaz gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez is fighting to break Niaz's control of his arms but Niaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz looking to control. #SUB2#
Niaz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Alvarez has picked Niaz up and slammed him! Niaz can't keep hold of the triangle and Alvarez manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Alvarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Niaz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Niaz tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Alvarez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Niaz working to try and regain half guard.
Alvarez content just to control the position here.
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez mounts Niaz! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Alvarez working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz is in no mood to give up.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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.
Niaz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alvarez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Niaz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alvarez controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Alvarez is working for a guillotine from mount but Niaz frees his head quite easily. #T3#
Niaz is looking to get to half guard.
Alvarez tries to control but Niaz wriggling away.
Niaz srikes from the bottom but he's lost position and has given up his back.
Alvarez is hanging on to Niaz's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alvarez really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Niaz.
Niaz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Alvarez off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Niaz is really stuck here. #SUB#
Alvarez working for a choke but Niaz reverses nicely into Alvarez 's guard. #SUB#
Niaz throws a sloppy strike and Alvarez has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Niaz is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Alvarez!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Tyler Alvarez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz shoots in for a takedown but Woodson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Woodson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Woodson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niaz swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Woodson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Niaz is trying to defend but Woodson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Niaz is looking to improve his position.
Niaz trying to hold on to Woodson's head to control him but Woodson postures up.
Woodson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz manages to get to full guard.
Woodson wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Woodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woodson has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Niaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Woodson defends well.#SUB#
Woodson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Niaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woodson has managed to get both his arms back between Niaz's legs - danger averted.
Woodson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Woodson trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodson stands up over Niaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Woodson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Niaz looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Woodson is defending well. Niaz quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Woodson has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Niaz celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!
A very excited looking Dick Niaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Byzantium 7
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Pace.
Pace throws a solid leg kick but Niaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pace.
Niaz changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pace scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Pace, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobe Pace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pace misses with a low kick.
Pace looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Niaz moves out of range of the leg kick from Pace.
Niaz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pace throws a leg kick that misses.
Niaz attempts a counter takedown but Pace avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Pace, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Pace lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
It looks like Pace is going to stand back up.
Niaz controlling the position well.
Pace 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.#SU2#
Pace stands up out of the half guard.
Pace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Niaz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Niaz blocks the low kick.
Niaz feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Niaz scores with a takedown into Pace's guard.
Niaz forces his way into half guard.
Pace is trying to stand up here but Niaz is controlling him well.
Niaz controlling the action here.
Niaz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pace for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Niaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pace is just riding it out for now. Niaz eventually gives up the hold.
Pace pushes Niaz off looking to stand but Niaz dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
Niaz passes to side control.
Pace is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Niaz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pace wants to get back to his feet.
Pace is trying to escape the position but Niaz is controlling the position.
Niaz passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pace! #T3##SUB#
Niaz has isolated one of Pace's arms. Pace looking to fight him off but Niaz twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Duck shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Niaz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Duck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Niaz's head.
Niaz trying to control from the bottom.
Niaz gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Niaz is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Duck rolls with it to try and escape but Niaz cranks on the arm and Duck is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dick Niaz!

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