PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Priapus (ranked 2838 p4p, 2755 weight class) and Jacques Tremblay (ranked 343 p4p, 335 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Priapus
vs
Tremblay

169 cm
25
156
3 - 1 - 1

178 cm
25
145
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Un-Kaged Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Filippo Priapus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacques Tremblay!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Priapus.
Tremblay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priapus circles away.

Tremblay closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Priapus's guard.
Priapus looking for a sweep. Not yet Priapus, not yet.
Tremblay slips nicely into half guard.
Priapus tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
Tremblay trying to control from half guard but Priapus is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tremblay's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay is trying to control. Priapus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priapus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priapus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tremblay's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priapus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Priapus tries to get out of the position.
Tremblay stopping the sweep attempt from Priapus.
Tremblay works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priapus is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Tremblay seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Priapus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Priapus.
Priapus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tremblay preventing the sweep.
Tremblay is pushing down on Priapus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priapus is fighting to maintain full guard but Tremblay has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tremblay is taking a breather. Priapus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Priapus is not content to let Tremblay control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tremblay not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Tremblay 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.
Tremblay lands with a punch from half guard.
Priapus tries to get to full guard but Tremblay has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Priapus tries to roll over but Tremblay keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Priapus trying to control from the bottom.
Priapus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priapus trying to control but Tremblay postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priapus.
Priapus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tremblay defending well as Priapus loads up on a big left hand.
Tremblay takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.
Priapus keeps the fight on the outside.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tremblay or perhaps it was just good defense by Priapus, which made it look bad.
A little feinted left hand from Priapus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Filippo Priapus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but Priapus shows good takedown defense.
Filippo Priapus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Tremblay.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown. Priapus tries to sprawl out of it but Tremblay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priapus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Priapus lands a jab to the head.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs the takedown.
Tremblay with a poor takedown
and Priapus counters with a straight right hand.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Priapus.
A little jabbing left from Tremblay on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tremblay throws a looping overhand right but Priapus ducks down to avoid it.
Priapus cracks Tremblay with an open hand slap.
Priapus looks to throw the jab but Tremblay is out of range.
Priapus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priapus lands a right hook to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priapus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Priapus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Priapus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tremblay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priapus defends well and Tremblay ends up having to push Priapus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tremblay fails with the takedown.
Priapus scores with a body shot.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priapus wants it to stay on the feet.
Priapus lands a lovely overhand right.
Priapus works the jab nicely.
Priapus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tremblay steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priapus.
Priapus jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priapus works Tremblay's body with a nice hook.
Priapus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priapus dips to his left and cracks Tremblay with an uppercut!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Priapus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tremblay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Priapus scores with a jab. Tremblay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priapus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tremblay sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tremblay slips a jab from Priapus.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice shot lands for Priapus.
Priapus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tremblay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Filippo Priapus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Priapus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tremblay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tremblay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Priapus counters with a nice uppercut.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Priapus.
Tremblay with the counter takedown but Priapus avoids it easily.
Priapus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tremblay doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priapus was well out of range. Poor timing from Tremblay.
A jab lands there for Priapus.
Tremblay walks into a left hand.
Filippo Priapus is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Priapus misses.
Tremblay wants to counter the offense by Priapus and move into the clinch position.
Tremblay fails with the takedown.
Priapus misses with a body shot.
Tremblay has his takedown stuffed
and Priapus counters with a stiff right hand.
Filippo Priapus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacques Tremblay.
A big left from Priapus misses.
Priapus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremblay.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tremblay manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Priapus on his heels. He'll look to pass Priapus's guard now, I'm sure.
Priapus working a defensive guard here.
Tremblay content to stall in guard here.
Priapus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priapus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tremblay won't allow Priapus to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay trying to control the position from guard on top but Priapus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Priapus lands with a straight right. Tremblay didn't see that one coming.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priapus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priapus catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Priapus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priapus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tremblay ducks under a wild hook from Priapus.
Tremblay moves out of range as Priapus strikes.
Priapus scores with a decent looking hook.
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
Priapus is looking to counter punch.
Priapus throws a big shot that misses.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priapus finds it's way round the side to connect with Tremblay's head.
Tremblay misses with a takedown
letting Priapus counter with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Priapus there.
Priapus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tremblay.
Priapus with a jab.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Priapus counters with a nice body shot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Priapus dips to his left and cracks Tremblay with an uppercut!
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priapus's waist but Priapus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay fails with the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Tremblay with a poor takedown
and Priapus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priapus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priapus throws a body shot but no joy.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Priapus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priapus wants it to stay on the feet.
Tremblay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priapus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priapus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay moves out of range as Priapus strikes.
Tremblay avoids the body shot from Priapus.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priapus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priapus throws a good cross that connects.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay drops his hands momentarily and Priapus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Priapus lands a jab to the nose.
Priapus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Priapus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Priapus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay fails with the takedown
enabling Priapus to counter with a crisp jab.
Priapus lands a nice shot to the body.
Priapus sizes up Tremblay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Filippo Priapus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Priapus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priapus cracks Tremblay with an open hand slap.
Priapus scores with a jab to the body.
Jacques Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priapus punishes Tremblay's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Filippo Priapus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Priapus 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight for Filippo Priapus!

Filippo Priapus wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Filippo Priapus waved his t-shirt featuring Un-Kaged Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.