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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Skunk blues. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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167 lbs
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Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Bane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bane looking to score a takedown here. Hardon is defending well but Bane drives through and ends up in Hardon's guard.
Hardon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hardon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane.
Bane 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.
Bane throws a big elbow that misses.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
Bane postures up in Hardon's guard and throws a big left but Hardon blocks it.
Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Bane finds it's way through Hardon's defenses.
Hardon misses with a body kick.
Bane is looking to land body kicks.
Bane misses with a leg kick.
Hardon moves out of range as Bane throws a body kick.
Hardon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bane checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hardon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good leg kick by Bane there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xavier Bane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Bane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bane.
Hardon moves out of range as Bane throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bane checks a leg kick nicely.
Bane takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bane throws a solid leg kick but Hardon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bane.
Hardon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bane throws a combination that misses
and Hardon counters with a good low kick that Bane was not able to check.
Hardon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bane throws a head kick but Hardon moves out of range.
Bane misses with a low kick.
Bane lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bane looks for the body kick but Hardon saw that one coming.
Hardon throws a chopping leg kick but Bane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hardon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bane throws a leg kick that misses.
Bane tries to land a front kick but Hardon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Bane.
Bane lands with a kick to the temple. Hardon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon throws a good cross that connects.
Hardon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bane keeps the fight on the outside.
Bane ducks under a wild hook from Hardon.
Hardon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bane.
Bane shoots in but no luck this time.
Hardon scores with a jab.
Hardon tries to land a leg kick but Bane saw it coming and moves away.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardon moves in looking to clinch but Bane pushes him off.
Bane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
Bane misses with a low kick as Hardon jumps back.
Some bone on bone action there as Bane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bane throws a head kick that misses.
Bane swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hardon.
Bane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bane jabs at Hardon's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardon cracks the inside of Bane's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bane.
Hardon tests Bane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardon gets caught flat footed, as Bane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bane postures up in Hardon's guard and throws a big left but Hardon blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bane postures up in Hardon's guard and throws a big left but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane passes Hardon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardon's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bane blocks a head kick by Hardon.
Hardon takes one to the side of the head.
Hardon avoids a kick to the body.
Bane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xavier Bane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bane shoots in and drives through. Hardon sprawls well.
Hardon lands a nice looking body shot.
Hardon throws a sloppy head kick and Bane moves out of range easily.
Bane drives through with a takedown into Hardon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hardon is trying to control the position but Bane postures up.
Bane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bane trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bane wants to pass the guard but Hardon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon is pulling down on Bane's head to control his posture.
Bane throws a big elbow that misses.
Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardon is retaining full guard.
Hardon is working an open guard so Bane takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bane.
Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardon keeps working.
Bane throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hardon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon is looking to improve his position.
Bane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardon gets full guard.
Bane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardon is keeping the position for now.
Bane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bane throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bane not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bane is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hardon's head.
Bane wants to free his trapped foot but Hardon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bane not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardon defending well though.
Bane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bane is looking to take a break and control but Hardon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bane throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardon to regain full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bane postures up in Hardon's guard and throws a big left but Hardon blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Bane 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!
Bane tries a head kick but it misses.
Bane misses with the combination.
Hardon lands a high kick!
Hardon avoids the head kick by Bane.
Hardon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bane misses the target.
Little Hardon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bane misses with a low kick.
Hardon throws a body kick that misses.
Bane shoots in but Hardon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon lands a front kick.
Bane misses with the combination.
Hardon cracks Bane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bane is looking to land body kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bane looks to land a left hand but Hardon moved out of range nicely.
Bane shoots for a takedown but Hardon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bane lands with a slapping head kick.
Little Hardon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hardon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardon moves out of range as Bane throws a body kick.
Bane feints and then cracks Hardon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hardon down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardon. Bane does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardon scores with a three punch combo!
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
Bane throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hardon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hardon is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Hardon.
Horrible takedown by Bane or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardon which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Bane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Hardon lands but Bane takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bane on the side of the head.
Hardon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bane dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardon. That did some damage!
Hardon lands with an uppercut that bounces Bane off the cage and back into range.
Bane is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bane misses with a head kick.
Hardon throws a wild body kick that Bane sees coming a mile off.
Bane has a takedown stuffed.
Bane moves out of range of the leg kick from Hardon.
Bane throws a sloppy head kick and Hardon moves out of range easily.
Bane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardon. Hardon obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Hardon.
Hardon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Hardon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hardon tries to clinch up.
Hardon throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardon.
Hardon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardon.
Hardon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bane is looking to land body kicks.
Bane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Bane scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bane scores with a takedown into Hardon's guard.
Bane lands a couple of digs.
Bane throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bane trying to control but Hardon is working from the bottom.
Hardon wants to get back to his feet but Bane is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardon wants to sweep but no luck.
Little Hardon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Bane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Little Hardon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bane 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Bane!
Xavier Bane decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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