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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Farboleous Ricard (ranked 51 p4p, 5 weight class) and Landon Priester (ranked 95 p4p, 7 weight class). Ricard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vibe Killer. Farboleous Ricard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Farboleous Ricard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Landon Priester!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ricard finds it's way round the side to connect with Priester's head.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester checks the leg kick.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Ricard slips a straight right by Priester.
Priester has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
As Priester looks to move away, Ricard throws a big counter combo but Priester just gets out of the way.
Ricard tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ricard dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester leaves Ricard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Priester checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Priester walks into a left hand.
A big right from Priester misses.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Ricard is wise to it.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester avoids the head kick by Ricard.
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Ricard throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
Ricard misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Ricard's torso.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester lunges at Ricard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricard's hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ricard duly obliges.
Ricard looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricard fails with a takedown attempt.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Ricard throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws out a leg kick but Ricard moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Priester.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priester throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Ricard misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Priester avoids it.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricard's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricard connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.
Priester cracks Ricard with a good jab.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard connects with a leg kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Ricard catches Priester right on the button with a cross.
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ricard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard clinches with his opponent.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Ricard lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Ricard pushes Priester away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ricard.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ricard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Ricard moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard thows a leg kick but Priester checks it
and Priester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Ricard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Priester can't keep his opponent in guard - Ricard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Ricard is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Still in half guard, Ricard seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priester defends it well.
Priester is refusing to be controlled, as Ricard sits in half guard.
Ricard prevents Priester from improving his position.
Ricard wants to pass the guard but Priester is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ricard seems to be looking for submissions.
Ricard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Priester knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricard trying to control the action but Priester is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Ricard coming out on top.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Priester checks a low kick from Ricard.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Priester takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priester defends well and Ricard ends up having to push Priester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Ricard saw it coming and moves away.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ricard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Ricard shrugs it off.
Priester stalks Ricard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ricard's face. Ricard staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Ricard is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester slips under a jab from Ricard.
A jab from Ricard finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Priester misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ricard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Priester throws a low kick but Ricard moves out of range easily.
Ricard tries to counter with a takedown but Priester is quick to defend against it.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester leaves Ricard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Ricard just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester throws out a counter right but Ricard avoids it with no problem.
Ricard throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard lands a jab to the nose.
Ricard closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Priester to the mat! Priester manages to get full guard.
Priester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Ricard is really struggling to control Priester but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester throws a hook but Ricard avoids it easily.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Ricard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricard.
Priester scores with the left hand. Ricard knows he should have avoided that one.
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ricard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Ricard's head.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ricard presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Ricard tries to pull guard but Priester holds him up against the cage and eventually Ricard drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester gets underhooks to prevent Ricard's takedown attempt.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Ricard avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ricard backwards.
Priester blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ricard can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Ricard working aggressively here.
Ricard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ricard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester blocks a body shot from Ricard.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Priester.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ricard tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Ricard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Priester really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard lands with an overhand left.
Ricard tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
Ricard pivots, looking for a leg kick but Priester is out of range and Ricard settles back down.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ricard on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ricard walks into a jab.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Priester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard drives through with a takedown into Priester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Priester has control of Ricard's left arm, preventing Ricard from doing any damage.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
Priester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ricard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ricard controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priester is keeping the position for now.
Ricard trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Priester throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard throws a body kick that misses.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Priester tries to work over Ricard's front leg with a kick but Ricard checks it.
Ricard lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard shoots in and gets a takedown into Priester's guard.
Ricard content to stall in guard here.
Ricard trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Ricard looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricard passes Priester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Priester is looking for a sweep. Ricard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priester is defending against the submission attempts here by Ricard.
Ricard is keen to just control but Priester is a slippery customer.
Priester won't allow Ricard to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Priester throws a push kick but Ricard slaps the foot to one side.
It appears Ricard was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ricard throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ricard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
An inside leg kick lands from Ricard.
Ricard throws a good cross that connects.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ricard.
Ricard jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Priester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ricard.
Priester tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard throws a shot to the body.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ricard.
Ricard tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ricard on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Ricard.
Priester throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ricard.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ricard slips a jab and a cross from Priester.
Ricard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Ricard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Priester misses.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ricard drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ricard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Ricard connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Priester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ricard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Priester walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Priester looks to throw a body kick
and Ricard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ricard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Priester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Priester 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.
Ricard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priester is keeping the position for now.
Priester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ricard tries to free his leg and advance position but Priester is retaining full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard lands a jab to Priester's midsection.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Ricard misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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 Farboleous Ricard.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!
Landon Priester is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Landon Priester thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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