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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Specialist White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Specialist White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Specialist White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dean Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
White closes the distance and pushes Hardy back into the cage.
White lands a right hand.
White lands a takedown into guard.
Hardy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Hardy.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but White blocks with his arms.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
White digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank.
Hardy blocks the elbow strike.
White fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but White blocks it.
Hardy wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
White turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and White manages to end up in side control.
Hardy misses with an elbow from the bottom.
White stands up.
White drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
White prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
White won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
White drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and White jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hardy wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
White landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
White closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy wants to stall.
White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hardy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
White looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White looking for the RNC.
White is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hardy has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to stick to Hardy's back but Hardy is turning into White. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in White's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hardy.
White lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hardy!
White working for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is in no mood to give up.
White connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
White breaks from Hardy's wrist control and lands an elbow.
White working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
White thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by White.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hardy can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hardy pushes White off looking to stand but White dives back in and keeps control.
White is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
White uses his free foot to push down on Hardy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hardy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Specialist White dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hardy tries to clinch but White moves away
and White counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hardy!
Hardy working to try and regain half guard.
White in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
White punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hardy is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hardy can't escape the position.
White is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hardy has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hardy is working to get back to half guard.
Hardy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from White.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White misses with a head shot.
Hardy avoids a series of strikes thrown by White.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Hardy bucks up and throws White to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Hardy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hardy closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hardy obliges.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White breaks the clinch.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
White closes the distance and clinches.
White is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a knee to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hardy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy looking to stall.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down White.
Hardy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hardy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
White on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White is working for takedown but Hardy is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Specialist White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hardy.
White manages to pull guard.
White doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
White looking for a guillotine here but Hardy defends easily.
White throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
White wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
White pushes Hardy off and gets back to his feet.
Hardy tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
White managing to block the knees to the body from Hardy.
White lands a left hand.
White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White blocks a head kick by Hardy.
White shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hardy is trying to stand.
White is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time White.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Specialist White dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.
White goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hardy prevents it.
White stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hardy trying to stall but White improves his position.
White avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
White successfully pulls guard.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardy trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Hardy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
White working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
White 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy stands up from guard. Let's bang!
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White dives in and grabs Hardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hardy pushes down on White's head and hops out.
White changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but White manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Specialist White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
White shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
White looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but White persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hardy closes the distance but White moves to the side
and White counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
White ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. White no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hardy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hardy wants to get up but he can't break White's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White pushes Hardy off and scrambles back to his feet.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters by clinching up.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. White has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hardy closes the distance looking to clinch
and White counters by clinching up.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White has hold of one of Hardy's legs. Hardy is fighting the takedown attempt but White gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hardy wants to stand and escape but White is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as White accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
White working some strikes from top position.
White keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hardy's head.
White postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but White swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White circles away from the clinch attempt
and White counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
White tries to advance to mount but Hardy denies him.
Specialist White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
White in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is pushing White's head away, looking to escape. White manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hardy throws a head kick that White semi-blocks.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but White is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dean Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Specialist White is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hardy working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Specialist White showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for White, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Specialist White!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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