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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darian Hardy (ranked 2720 p4p, 3876 weight class) and Jared Valenzuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Valenzuela will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darian Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Valenzuela!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hardy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Valenzuela.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
Hardy dives in and scores a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.
Hardy really is a fat lump.
Valenzuela is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Valenzuela looking for subs off his back but Hardy has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Valenzuela won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Valenzuela wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy stops Valenzuela from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valenzuela fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Valenzuela is avoiding it.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hardy scores with a takedown into Valenzuela's guard.
Valenzuela working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hardy has passed into half guard!
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy passes to side control.
Hardy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Valenzuela is trying to escape the position but Hardy is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hardy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hardy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Valenzuela is trying to control Hardy's posture but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy lands a nice forearm strike.
Valenzuela is looking to get back to his feet here but Hardy is keeping cool and he's managed to take Valenzuela's back.
Valenzuela is trying to remain composed but Hardy is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy connects with a big shot to the side of Valenzuela's head.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Valenzuela blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Darian Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valenzuela keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela shoots in but no luck this time.
Valenzuela tries for a takedown but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hardy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Valenzuela circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valenzuela.
Valenzuela keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hardy defends well and Valenzuela ends up having to push Hardy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valenzuela shoots for a takedown but Hardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hardy throws a body punch but Valenzuela moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valenzuela but Valenzuela pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardy fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Hardy with that takedown attempt.
Hardy shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardy tries for a takedown but Valenzuela sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valenzuela tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Valenzuela avoids a punch combination nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Valenzuela misses.
Hardy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Valenzuela manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Valenzuela throws a sloppy head kick and Hardy moves out of range easily.
Hardy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Valenzuela quickly recovers to half guard.
Hardy thows a huge punch but Valenzuela dodges it nicely.
Hardy not doing much here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valenzuela is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Valenzuela is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Valenzuela has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
Hardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hardy working Valenzuela over with strikes.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Valenzuela defending well.
Valenzuela is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hardy is controlling the pace.
Hardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Valenzuela is trying to control but Hardy passes into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valenzuela struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darian Hardy dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt - Valenzuela sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Valenzuela looks for a takedown but Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Valenzuela was covering up waiting for the punch and Hardy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but Valenzuela is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valenzuela wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hardy is now in half guard.
Hardy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy controlling the action here.
Hardy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardy slows the pace down in half guard.
Valenzuela is looking to improve his position.
Valenzuela is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valenzuela avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hardy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Valenzuela knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy content to control rather than advance.
Hardy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valenzuela is trying to stand back up but Hardy is controlling him
Valenzuela wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy trying to mount his opponent but Valenzuela defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valenzuela keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hardy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hardy decides to stand up.
Valenzuela moves out of range as Hardy throws a body kick.
Hardy moves out of range of the body kick from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darian Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Valenzuela.
Valenzuela takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Valenzuela shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Valenzuela avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Valenzuela continues to drive forward.
Valenzuela has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Valenzuela lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Valenzuela.
Valenzuela jumps guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Valenzuela lands a good knee to the midsection. Hardy won't want to take too many of those.
Hardy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valenzuela can do to turn this around?
Valenzuela slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy tries to stall but Valenzuela uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Valenzuela is controlling him.
Valenzuela keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardy's efforts to push away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy blocks a body shot from Valenzuela.
Jared Valenzuela has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darian Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valenzuela doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darian Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, 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 James Glass scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Darian Hardy!
Darian Hardy wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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