Ex-Marine ready to mix it up at the NIA

MARINE turned mixed martial artist Dale Hardiman is preparing to fight in front of the biggest crowd of his career when he competes on the BAMMA 7 card at The NIA in Birmingham on September 10, writes Mark Wood.

Around 8,000 people are expected to pack the 12,500- capacity venue and the Stopsley student is relishing the forthcoming occasion.

The 23-year-old former Cardinal Newman and Sacred Heart pupil said: “I’m really looking forward to it.

“The most I’ve fought in front of is probably 2,500 so it’s another step up and another level, I can’t wait.”

For the full story, see the Luton News / Dunstable Gazette.