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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Hodges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Banner
vs
Hodges

187 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
29
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Hodges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hodges to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner misses with a takedown
and Hodges counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hodges.
Hodges connects with a body shot that sends Banner's belly button to the back.
Hodges misses with a few strikes there.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner with a poor takedown
and Hodges connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Hodges sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hodges leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hodges stalks Banner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banner's face. Banner staggers backwards, shaken.
Justin Hodges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges punishes Banner's body with a nice straight punch.
Hodges listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hodges counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hodges scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Hodges looking to score a takedown here. Banner is defending well but Hodges drives through and ends up in Banner's guard.
Hodges looking to pass the guard.

Banner is looking for a triangle but Hodges pushes his legs off easily.
Hodges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hodges sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hodges passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Hodges wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.

Banner actively working from the bottom here.

Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hodges pulls his head out easily.

Hodges is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.

Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner trying to control but Hodges postures up.
Hodges moves nicely into side control.
Hodges is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner is pushing Hodges's head away, looking to escape. Hodges manages to hold on to the position though.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hodges grinds an elbow into Banner's temple.

It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner won't allow Hodges to pass to mount.
Hodges takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hodges sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hodges trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Hodges sits in half guard.
Hodges takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hodges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Justin Hodges hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hodges lands an overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Hodges, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Hodges against the cage but Hodges circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Hodges scores a takedown into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hodges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hodges stuffs the takedown.
Hodges lands a jab-cross combination.
Banner dives in and grabs Hodges's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hodges pushes down on Banner's head and hops out.
Banner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hodges finds it's way round the side to connect with Banner's head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hodges cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hodges scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner avoids the body shot from Hodges.
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hodges misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Hodges there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hodges.
Hodges feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner tries for a takedown but Hodges circles away easily
and Hodges counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hodges counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Hodges connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner. Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hodges manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hodges works over Banner with some ground and pound from guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Hodges from controlling successfully.

Banner is looking for a triangle but Hodges pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hodges tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.

Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hodges stands up over Banner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hodges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hodges avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hodges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Hodges slips an elbow through the middle.
Hodges looking to pass the guard.
Justin Hodges has got the better of the ground game so far.

Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hodges defends easily.
Hodges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hodges cracks Banner with a solid left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hodges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hodges has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.

Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hodges postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.

Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hodges works over Banner with some ground and pound from guard.
Hodges is in close to Banner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hodges with a nice head shot there.

Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hodges gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hodges is in close to Banner's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Banner is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hodges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Hodges showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Banner's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Banner has his takedown stuffed

and Hodges counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hodges has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hodges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner is trying to improve his position.
Hodges looks up at the clock and then as Banner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hodges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

Bruce Banner's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner is being controlled here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hodges lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banner down.

Bruce Banner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hodges controlling the position from side mount.
Hodges working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hodges slows the pace down.
Banner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Jeez, Bruce Banner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruce Banner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Justin Hodges!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fieldy Shnutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Violator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Shnutz
vs
Violator

173 cm
18
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
28
168 lbs
8 - 14 - 1

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fieldy Shnutz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Violator!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Violator drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Violator lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Violator won't allow Shnutz to sweep him here.

Violator gets to his feet. Shnutz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Violator scores with the left hand. Shnutz knows he should have avoided that one.
Shnutz throws an off balance right hand
letting Violator counter with a right hand.
Shnutz throws a lazy head kick
and Violator counters with a nice uppercut.
Violator works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Shnutz throws a combination that misses

and Violator counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Violator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Violator dives in and scores a takedown into Shnutz's guard.
Violator tries to free his leg and advance position but Shnutz is retaining full guard.
Shnutz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shnutz tries to get out of the position.
Violator is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shnutz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Violator.

Violator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Violator closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Shnutz's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Violator looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shnutz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Violator is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Violator slips nicely into half guard.
Shnutz is looking to control Violator's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shnutz avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Violator's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Danny Violator.
Shnutz misses with a takedown attempt

and Violator counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shnutz trying to keep a closed guard but Violator is proving a slippery customer.
Violator in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shnutz looking for a sweep. Not yet Shnutz, not yet.
Violator content to stall in guard here.
Violator forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Violator in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Violator might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Danny Violator hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Nice takedown defense from Violator. No joy for Shnutz on that attempt.

Violator feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Shnutz controls Violator momentarily but Violator frees himself.
Violator landing with the ground and pound.
Violator working some strikes from top position.
Violator forces his way into half guard.

Violator decides to return to a standing position.
Shnutz misses with a takedown
and Violator counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fieldy Shnutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shnutz is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shnutz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Violator makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fieldy Shnutz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shnutz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Violator to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Violator darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Violator is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Shnutz!
Violator tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shnutz is trying desperately to improve position.
Violator controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Violator dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Violator dives in and scores a takedown into Shnutz's guard.

Violator drops back looking for a leg! Shnutz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shnutz manages to kick Violator off! Violator jumps back into Shnutz's guard.
Shnutz is trying to control the position but Violator postures up.
Violator not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Violator has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Violator stopping the sweep attempt from Shnutz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Danny Violator was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Shnutz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Violator counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Violator has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shnutz tries to get to full guard but Violator has control of the leg.
Well, if Violator is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Danny Violator wasn't active enough on the ground.

Violator shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Violator showed some decent athleticism there.
Shnutz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Violator.
Violator keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Violator passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shnutz!
Violator with good strikes from the mount here!
Shnutz is looking to get to half guard.
Violator tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Violator has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shnutz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Violator controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violator lands with some strikes.
Violator looking to control and managing it successfully.
Violator lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Shnutz hang on?
Violator raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shnutz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Violator controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shnutz tries to reverse the position but Violator maintains control.
Violator is landing with some decent strikes but Shnutz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Violator looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shnutz is in all sorts of trouble here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Violator showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Shnutz as Violator shoots in.
A decent looking cross lands there for Violator.

Violator shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Violator stands up from Shnutz's guard - Violator perhaps looking for a knockout.
Violator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shnutz with a lazy takedown attempt

and Violator counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Violator controlling from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Violator is looking to work some ground and pound but Shnutz has wrist control.

Violator gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shnutz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Violator works over Shnutz's head and body with a nice combination.
Violator lands a head shot.
Violator is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shnutz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shnutz fails with the takedown

and Violator counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Violator missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Violator stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shnutz to get to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shnutz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Violator circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fieldy Shnutz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Violator bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shnutz's head.
Violator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Violator fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shnutz sprawls well initially but Violator persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Violator slows the pace down in half guard.

Violator gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Shnutz doesn't manage to clinch there - Violator circles away.
Shnutz shoots and misses

and Violator counters with a takedown into side control.
Danny Violator has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee asks Violator politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Violator prefers to stall for the moment though.
Violator lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Violator politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Violator prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Violator moves into full mount!
Violator is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Violator sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Violator working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Shnutz looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Violator! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Danny Violator!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Simon Says (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Clancy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Says
vs
Clancy

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
186 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

AMPLIFY

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Says!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ray Clancy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clancy misses with a series of wild punches.
Clancy throws a nice looking combination but Says bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Says tries to bum rush Clancy with a series of wild strikes but Clancy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Says moves in looking to clinch but Clancy pushes him off.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt.
Says goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Says fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clancy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clancy counters with a two punch combo.
Says lands with a kick to the temple. Clancy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Says shoots in looking for a takedown but Clancy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Says's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Says tries for a takedown but Clancy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Says displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Clancy.
Says shoots in for a double leg but Clancy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Says. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Says lands but Clancy takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown by Clancy or perhaps it was just good defense by Says which made him look bad.

Clancy moves into the clinch.

Says pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Clancy looking to sit in guard and control but Says gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Says postures up in Clancy's guard and throws a big left but Clancy blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Says stands up and waves to Clancy to follow him.
Says doesn't manage to clinch there - Clancy circles away.
Says stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Says stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Says wants it to stay on the feet.
Clancy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Says moves away.
Clancy keeps the fight on the outside.
Clancy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Says shoots in but Clancy avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Clancy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Says, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Says breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Says moves into the clinch.

Says manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Clancy with that takedown attempt.
Says throws a quick inside leg kick.
Says tries to clinch up.
Says doesn't manage to clinch there - Clancy circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy blocks a head kick by Says.
Says tries for a takedown but Clancy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Says lands with a thumping leg kick.
Says is looking to clinch.
Clancy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Says wants to clinch.

Says closes the distance and pushes Clancy back into the cage.
Clancy is trying to push Says away but Says has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Says escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clancy shoots for a takedown but Says saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Clancy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Says sprawls well. Says wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clancy gets slowly back to his feet.
Clancy avoids the head kick by Says.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clancy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Says is struggling to control the position.

Says ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Says no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Says keeping full guard, as Clancy tries to pass.

Says working for submissions but it's allowed Clancy to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clancy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Says flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Clancy decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Says clinches up with Clancy and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Says dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Says tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Says gets a clinch.
Clancy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clancy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Clancy tries to pull guard but Says forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Clancy is trying to force a seperation but Says has the dominant position.

Says pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Says tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clancy swivels and escapes.
Says is looking to clinch but Clancy is avoiding it.
Says is looking to clinch but Clancy is avoiding it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Clancy shoots in for a double leg but Says sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Says takes the fight into the clinch.
Clancy working hard to break the clinch.

Says breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Says rushes Clancy and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy is trying to pull guard but Says has him pressed against the cage.
Simon Says has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Clancy.
Clancy is trying to pull guard but Says turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Says pulls guard.
Says looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Says keeping moving, preventing Clancy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Says seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Says working a defensive guard here.

Says is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Clancy defends well.
Says not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clancy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Clancy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Says moves in looking to clinch but Clancy pushes him off.
Says is looking to clinch.

Clancy has Says up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Clancy - that landed with a thud.
Says tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clancy smiles and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Says tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clancy swivels and escapes.
Clancy throws a combination. Says tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Says throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clancy.
Says tries to clinch there but Clancy circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Says tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clancy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clancy swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Clancy.
A head kick misses from Says.
Says blocks a head kick by Clancy.
Simon Says is winning the standup battle so far.
Says throws a head kick that half lands.
Says wants to clinch.

Clancy has managed to clinch.
Clancy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Clancy takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Ray Clancy has been cut.
Says tries to pull guard but Clancy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Says pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Says tries to clinch but Clancy moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Says looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clancy misses with a double jab
and Says counters with a head kick.

Clancy moves into the clinch.
Says tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clancy smiles and moves away.
Clancy shoots in but Says avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clancy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Says moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Says scores with a head kick. Clancy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Clancy has managed to clinch.

Says breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Says clinches up with Clancy and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Simon Says will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ray Clancy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Clancy tries for a takedown but Says sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Clancy throws a sloppy head kick and Says moves out of range easily.
Clancy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Says checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Says moves into the clinch.

Says pulls guard.
Says lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clancy!
Says misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Clancy tries to lock up and control but Says gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Clancy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Clancy wants to control but Says is having none of it.
Says misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clancy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Says goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Clancy is on top in guard.

Says looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Clancy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Says wants to get back to his feet but Clancy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Says has a closed guard, preventing Clancy from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Says looking for a sweep. Not yet Says, not yet.
Clancy stays in close to Says's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Simon Says overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ray Clancy.
Clancy has a takedown stuffed.
Says darts in trying to clinch
and Clancy counters with a left to the body.
Says shoots in for a takedown but Clancy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Clancy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clancy is trying to break the clinch but Says is controlling him.

Says pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Says uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clancy.
Says is looking to clinch but Clancy is avoiding it.
Clancy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Says tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Clancy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Says changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Clancy tries to avoid it but Says manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Clancy to the ground. Clancy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Says throws a head kick but Clancy moves out of range.

Says has taken the fight to the clinch.

Says manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Says.
Clancy throws a sloppy head kick
and Says counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Clancy throws a series of punches but Says moves out of range.
Clancy throws a right and a left that Says avoids nicely.

Says closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Says is stalling here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clancy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Clancy has had enough of the clinch but Says keeps him there for the moment.
Says jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Clancy walks away with a smile on his face. Says gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Says. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clancy misses with a head kick.
Says shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Clancy sprawls well. Clancy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Says gets slowly back to his feet.
Clancy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Says slaps away a takedown attempt from Clancy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Clancy. No joy for Says on that attempt.
Ray Clancy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Says is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clancy swats away the attempt to clinch by Says.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Simon Says.
Well Says has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Says!
After the big win, Simon Says made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors AMPLIFY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bana nah nah nah. Jimbo Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Marks

190 cm
25
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

AMPLIFY

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimbo Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Marks!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks misses with a takedown
letting Jones counter with a right hand.

Jones closes the distance and pushes Marks back into the cage.
Marks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marks throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Marks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jones up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand into Marks's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marks's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones avoids a wild elbow strike from Marks.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
Jones keeps control of Marks as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jones lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks takes a shot to the head.
Jones throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Marks looks gassed!
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marks takes a shot to the head.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jones tries to circle away but Marks has him pinned against the cage.
Marks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a body shot.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.

Marks is rocked!
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marks is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones has Marks pressed against the cage. Marks drops his hands and Jones takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Marks tumbling to the canvas! Jones rains down with more punches but Marks was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jimbo Jones!
A less than humble Jimbo Jones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger D Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jedi Mind Tricks - On the Eve of War (Instrumental). Saffron Burrows acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

D Roger
vs
Burrows

177 cm
25
170 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

174 cm
27
168 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

ADCC Champion
World class boxer
Powerful

AMPLIFY
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger D Roger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saffron Burrows!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Roger both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Saffron Burrows has been cut.
Roger connects with a single shot there.

Burrows is rocked!
Roger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Burrows is still on wobbly legs! Can Roger finish him?
Burrows takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Burrows drives through with a takedown into Roger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roger throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Roger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Burrows seems to have recovered his senses.
Burrows passes Roger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Burrows throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roger flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Burrows thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roger's head.
Burrows has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burrows missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roger trying to control here.
Roger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Roger misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Burrows is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burrows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roger is refusing to be controlled, as Burrows sits in half guard.
Roger wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
Roger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burrows throws an elbow that misses. Roger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Burrows's guard. Nice move by Roger!

Burrows scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Roger cracks Burrows with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Burrows misses its intended target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burrows, right into the meat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roger lands with a kick to the temple. Burrows shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Roger scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Burrows gets the takedown into side control.
Roger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Burrows working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Roger gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roger trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.
Roger is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Burrows seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roger wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy.
Roger wants to get back to full guard.

Roger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Burrows pulls his head out easily.
Roger trying to hold on to Burrows's head to control him but Burrows postures up.

Roger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Burrows there.
Burrows controlling the action here.
Roger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burrows is working away from the top position though.
Roger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burrows wants to work for an arm triangle but Roger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Burrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roger defending well though.
Burrows throwing shots but Roger is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burrows lands a nice short elbow.
Roger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burrows sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roger defending well though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Burrows lands a nice short elbow.
Roger wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Burrows.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Roger dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roger D Roger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saffron Burrows's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burrows bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roger's head.
Roger D Roger is winning the standup battle so far.
Roger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Roger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burrows keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Roger connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Burrows to the floor! Roger dives in looking for the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows is looking for a sweep. Roger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrows is trying to control but can't.
Burrows moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burrows keeping full guard, as Roger tries to pass.
Burrows is controlling Roger's posture.
Burrows keeping moving, preventing Roger from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burrows controlling Roger's posture.
Roger wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Roger.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows moves out of range as Roger throws a body kick.
Burrows connects with a right hand. Roger shakes it off.
Roger misses with an uppercut. Burrows saw that one coming.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Roger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Burrows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Roger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Roger wants to improve his position but Burrows is controlling well.

Burrows is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roger wants to get back to full guard.
Roger trying to control but Burrows postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burrows looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Burrows is keen to just control but Roger is a slippery customer.
Saffron Burrows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows controlling from the top position.
Burrows postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burrows accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roger wants to sweep here but Burrows controlling him for the moment.
Burrows trying to control but Roger is working from the bottom.

Roger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burrows gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Roger is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Burrows rolls with it to try and escape but Roger cranks on the arm and Burrows is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger D Roger!
Roger D Roger is the new welterweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Roger D Roger made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.