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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bloska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bloska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hard gets caught flat footed, as Bloska shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hard controls Bloska momentarily but Bloska frees himself.
Bloska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bloska tries to free his leg and advance position but Hard is retaining full guard.
Bloska prevents Hard from getting back to his feet.
Bloska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hard manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bloska looks a forlorn figure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bloska manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hard misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bloska is looking to reverse the position.
Hard decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bloska to his feet.
Bloska is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Hard.
Hard has his takedown stuffed
and Bloska counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bloska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Bloska jumps guard.
Hard stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bloska avoids the head kick by Hard.
Hard wants to clinch up but Bloska keeps it at a distance.
Hard shoots in but no luck this time.
Bloska misses the shot to the body.
Hard closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bloska did well to prevent Hard getting side control.
Hard trying to control the action but Bloska is working from the bottom.
Hard is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bloska is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bloska is trying to maintain the position but Hard is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like Hard is going to stand back up.
Bloska is trying to control but Hard manages to pass to mount!
Hard sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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.
Hard wants to control the pace but Bloska is squirming around nicely.
Hard with a couple of short strikes.
Hard lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Hard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bloska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hard closes the distance but Bloska moves to the side
enabling Bloska to counter with a crisp jab.
Hard instigates a clinch.
Hard keeps control of Bloska as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hard pulls guard effortlessly.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard trying to control the position here.
Hard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloska wants to stand but Hard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hard has his foot on Bloska's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bloska works his way back into a safe position though.
Hard kicks Bloska off and gets to his feet.
Hard is looking to clinch.
Hard darts in and clinches Bloska up against the cage.
Hard breaks the clinch.
Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Bloska is keeping the position.
Hard stays in close to Bloska's body and controls the position.
Hard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hard stands up over Bloska, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloska can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hard controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Dai Hard just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hard trying to control the action but Bloska is working from the bottom.
Hard has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dai Hard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - Bloska circles away.
Hard fails with the takedown
and Bloska counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hard tries for a takedown but Bloska circles away easily
and Bloska holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hard is trying to force a seperation but Bloska has the dominant position.
Knees to the body from Hard.
Hard throws an elbow but it misses.
Hard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hard thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloska keeping moving, preventing Hard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard postures up.
Hard wants to pass the guard but Bloska is keeping the position.
Bloska controls Hard momentarily but Hard frees himself.
Hard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hard postures up.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hard tries for a takedown but Bloska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ben Bloska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Hard.
Bloska throws a sloppy head kick
and Hard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bloska's guard.
Hard is stalling in the full guard.
Hard wants to control from the top but Bloska keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloska is working an open guard so Hard takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Hard or perhaps it was just good defense by Bloska which made him look bad.
Hard throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hard counters with a nice leg kick.
Bloska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloska.
Hard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hard looking to sit in guard and control but Bloska gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hard wants to sweep here but Bloska controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bloska postures up in Hard's guard and throws a big left but Hard blocks it.
Bloska wants to control from the top but Hard keeps moving.
Hard 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.
Hard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dai Hard has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hard.
Ben Bloska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dai Hard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bloska counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dai Hard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hard has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dai Hard!
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hype
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FIGHT
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