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Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud     
Date:   Apr 03, 2021
#R1#
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Priester misses with a body shot
and Spud counters with a two punch combo.
Priester takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Priester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spud has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Priester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester lands a head shot.
Spud takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester misses with a body shot.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester thuds his right hand into Spud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with a double jab.
It looked like Priester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spud.
Nice shot by Priester.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Spud thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Nice shot lands for Priester.
Spud misses with a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spud swinging wildly here.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spud lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Spud saw it coming and moves away.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud scores with a leg kick.
Spud tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Spud throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Priester misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Spud does it's job there.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Spud takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Priester works Spud's body with a nice hook.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
And Priester counters with a quick kick to the body but Spud blocks it.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Spud looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Priester lands a head kick. Spud smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A punch lands to the side of Spud 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spud misses with a double jab.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Spud misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spud lands with a nice body kick.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spud on the side of the head.
Spud throws a lazy uppercut
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Spud slips a jab from Priester.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Spud avoided it.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Priester tried to score with a low kick but Spud checks it.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Priester checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud misses with a left hand
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spud connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester throws a low kick but Spud avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
Spud is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks. #T4#
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Spud misses the jab.
Priester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Priester throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Spud lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spud misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Spud misses.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Spud will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Spud lands a nice shot to the body.
Spud ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Spud with a hook.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.
Spud misses with a low kick.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester throws a head kick but Spud moves out of range.
Spud looks to land a combination. Priester sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Spud's leg but Spud calmly moves out of range.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Spud connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice shot by Priester.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Priester. Beautiful body shot.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester takes one to the chin there.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Spud checks a low kick from Priester.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Spud's head but Spud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spud sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priester misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Spud checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Spud misses.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester. #T2#
Spud throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Spud only half commits.
Spud throws a front kick aimed at Priester's knee but Priester avoids it well.
Spud scores with a punch to the head.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Spud.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
Spud misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Priester misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spud! But no joy.
Spud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Priester checks a low kick from Spud.
Spud lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.#T3#
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Priester throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Spud tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spud avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud misses the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Priester scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Spud.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Priester takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spud avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Spud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Spud thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Priester's head back.
Spud fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester is looking to chop away at Spud's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spud just manages to avoid it.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spud is out of range and Priester settles back down.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester lands with a straight right. Spud didn't see that one coming.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Priester lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud throws a big counter head kick but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Spud does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud misses with a series of wild punches.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Spud misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
Spud lands with a nice combination. Priester backs away looking to recover.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Spud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester scores with a jab.#T1#
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid body kick from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spud slips under a jab.
Spud appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud avoids the head kick by Priester.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud unleashes a big counter combination but Priester bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spud takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spud throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Spud digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well. #T2#
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
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!
Priester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Spud stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Good shot there by Spud.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester throws a leg kick but Spud checks it.
A big left from Spud misses.
Priester throws a big counter combination but Spud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Priester avoids the body shot from Spud.
Priester with a hook.#T3#
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Spud lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Priester seems unphased.
Spud swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Priester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud misses with a hook.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Spud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Spud avoids the head kick by Priester.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud checks a leg kick nicely.
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spud scores with a decent looking hook.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick
and Spud counters with a straight right hand.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Spud scores with a nice head shot.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Spud lunges at Priester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Priester's hand.
Spud takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spud fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Priester on the side of the head.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Spud takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spud with a nice calf kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Spud swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
A jab lands there for Priester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Spud lands with a slapping head kick.
Spud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spud misses with a kick to the body.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Spud stalks Priester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priester's face. Priester staggers backwards, shaken.
Priester checks the leg kick.
Spud throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Priester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Spud's ribs.#T2#
Spud looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Spud misses.
Priester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Priester cracks Spud with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester misses with a body kick.
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester ducks right into an uppercut from Spud.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Spud as he connects with a hook.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Spud misses with a double jab.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud misses with a two punch combination.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spud misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester misses with a hook.
Spud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spud duly obliges.
Priester thumps Spud with a low kick.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Spud's knee but Spud avoids it well.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spud in his tracks.
Priester scores with a sloppy right hand. Spud should have avoided that one.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Priester finds it's way through Spud's defenses. #T4#
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters circling a little - Spud finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Spud uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
A jab from Priester does it's job there.
Priester blocks a head kick by Spud.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
It seemed like Spud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Priester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but William Spud will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
A big right from Spud misses.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Spud throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spud.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with the combination.
Spud blocks the body kick.
Priester takes one on the button.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Spud throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spud lands a jab-cross combination.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud tries a head kick but it misses.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
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 leg kick checked by Spud.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Landon Priester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spud.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Nice jab there from Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud slips a straight right by Priester.
Spud tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spud.
Priester blocks a head kick by Spud.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud lands a jab.
Spud scores with a jab.
Priester throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
Priester throws a right hand that Spud ducks under and follows up with a left that Spud also avoids with ease.
Spud scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spud scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Priester misses
and Spud counters with a solid body kick.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spud takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Spud feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Spud scores with a hook.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spud throws a counter combo.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Spud dips to his left and cracks Priester with an uppercut!
Priester throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Priester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Spud has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spud and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spud tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spud lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spud.
Spud cracks Priester with a good jab.
Spud feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
William Spud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:50
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
Our winner, William Spud, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester     
Date:   Mar 06, 2021
#R1#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Banner misses.
Priester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner clobbers Priester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.#CL#
Banner forces Priester back against the cage and clinches.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester avoids the body shot from Banner .
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Priester throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Priester is having none of it.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.
Banner cracks Priester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.#T3#
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester throws a lazy head kick
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Priester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Banner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Banner looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banner scores with a leg kick.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banner cracks Priester with a good jab.
Priester throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner thuds his shin into the meat of Priester's side.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Banner 's belly button to the back.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Priester backs up against the cage.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester connects with a looping right hand.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priester tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Priester.
Priester slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banner tries to clinch there but Priester circles away.
Banner tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Priester misses.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Banner has managed to clinch.
A short left from Banner .
Priester presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Priester keeps him there for the moment.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester blocks a head kick by Banner .
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester connects with a leg kick.
Crunch! Banner slams his shin into Priester's torso.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Priester misses.
Priester lands with a slapping head kick.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner cracks Priester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Banner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner throws a series of punches but Priester avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Banner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Priester misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Banner tries to work over Priester's front leg with a kick but Priester checks it.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Priester scores with a three punch combo!
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Priester seems unphased.
Priester moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Priester is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Priester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a 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!
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Priester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester counters with a body kick.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Priester slips a straight right by Banner .
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Banner does no damage. #T3#
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner staying out of range there.#CL#
Banner has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Priester.
Priester blocking some punches.
Banner misses with some punches.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a kick to the body.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Banner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester cracks Banner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lamont Banner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Banner down.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner cracks Priester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priester if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Priester's head back.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Priester lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Priester works Banner 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Priester tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner !
A shot to the body from Priester misses
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Banner rushes Priester and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Priester.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Priester cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester. #T2#
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Banner 's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Priester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priester lands a jab.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priester connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Banner tumbling to the canvas! Priester pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Banner was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Landon Priester! Landon Priester retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon Priester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GAMMA#879 Storm v MacNamara     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Boma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boma avoids the head kick by Priester.
Priester throws a sloppy body shot
and Boma counters with a big head kick but Priester shrugs it off.
Boma takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester lands with a slapping head kick.
Boma scores with a push kick.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Boma responds with a good body kick, but Priester manages to step out the way in time.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boma just manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boma.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Priester. #T1#
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A countering left hand to the body from Boma misses.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Boma circles away quickly and effectively.
Boma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Boma is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester stalks Boma and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boma's face. Boma staggers backwards, shaken.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Boma saw that one coming.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Priester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2##CL2#
Boma has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma prevents a body shot from Priester.
Boma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Boma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma blocks a body shot from Priester.
Boma throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boma.
Priester lands a left hand.
Priester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priester gets through Boma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma pushes Priester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma blocks a body shot from Priester.
Boma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Boma works on Priester's body with a couple of short punches.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Boma blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boma. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
Boma blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Boma.
Boma tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma takes a shot to the head.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boma pushes Priester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boma misses with a body punch.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester working aggressively here.
Boma lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Boma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Boma comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boma takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Boma is out of range.
Priester throws a leg kick but Boma moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Boma slips under a jab from Priester.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Boma down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Boma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Boma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boma can do to turn this around?
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Boma counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Priester thinking. #T1#
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Boma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Priester misses with a body punch
and Boma counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A low kick lands for Priester.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma scores with a push kick.
Boma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Priester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Boma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Priester blocks it well.
Priester throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Boma in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Boma staying out of range there.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma misses with a straight right.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priester. Boma shrugs it off though.
Boma moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Boma let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boma steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Boma avoids a kick to the body.
Boma blocks the body kick.
Priester throws a jab when Boma was well out of range.#T4#
Boma swats away the attempt to clinch by Priester.
Boma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priester.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Boma counters with a right hand to the body.
Priester keeps Boma at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a leg kick
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester cracks Boma with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boma throws a push kick but Priester slaps the foot to one side.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boma paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boma throws a fast counter high kick but Priester manages to duck under it in time.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Boma replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Priester blocks it well.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boma staying out of range there.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boma was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Boma wants to counter with a clinch but Priester pushes him away.#T1#
A head kick misses from Boma.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Boma ducks down to avoid it.
Boma throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
Priester fakes the leg kick and cracks Boma in the body.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Boma's torso.#T2#
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Boma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Boma ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Boma feints a counter leg kick.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester misses the body punch
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boma takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
Nice jab there from Priester.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priester throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Boma's leg but Boma calmly moves out of range.
Boma looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boma misses with a hook.
Priester throws a body punch but Boma moves out of range.
Boma misses with a double jab.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priester throws a leg kick
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Boma checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boma staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Priester.
Boma avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Boma.
Boma falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Boma tries to keep at a distance but Priester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boma pushes Priester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester'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.#R4#
Priester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma counters with a stiff right hand.
Boma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boma swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice cross by Priester.
Boma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Boma is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Priester with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Priester.
Priester throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Boma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Boma is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester tries to work over Boma's front leg with a kick but Boma checks it.
A little jabbing left from Boma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priester misses with the body kick
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Boma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boma thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priester if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping body kick lands there for Priester.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Boma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boma tries to counter by closing the distance.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Boma moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Boma moved away.
Boma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priester connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Priester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boma lands a really nice looking cross but Priester seems unphased. #CUT2#Landon Priester's cut is getting worse.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Boma to counter with a crisp jab.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Priester tries to clinch but Boma is having none of it.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boma wants to counter with a clinch but Priester pushes him away.#T3#
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boma wants to counter the offense by Priester and move into the clinch position.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Priester.
Boma shapes to counter with a head kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Boma throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Priester.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick
and Boma counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boma. That's going to slow Priester down.
Boma takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester blocks a jab.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priester.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Boma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Boma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Priester throws a predictable looking body shot
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boma walks into a jab.
Priester works the jab nicely.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester had his way with Mark Boma in that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! Priester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Priester with a jab.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boma - that will leave a mark!
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boma's head backwards.
Boma misses with a wild body shot.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Boma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester moves out of range as Boma strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester scores with a jab. Boma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester wants to slow Boma down by chopping away at his legs.
Boma throws a fast counter high kick but Priester manages to duck under it in time.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Priester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Boma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boma misses with the head strike.
Boma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boma lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Boma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma is leaning against Priester and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boma.
Boma misses with some punches.
Priester blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma throws a head punch that misses.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boma lands with a right to the head.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Boma backwards.
Boma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boma blocks a body shot from Priester.
Mark Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma misses with a punch to the body.
Boma cracks Priester with a nice body shot.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boma tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boma working aggressively here.
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!
Boma digs a right hand underneath Priester's ribcage. Priester let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester blocks a body shot from Boma.
Boma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boma prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Boma.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boma.
Mark Boma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Boma misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Boma uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Boma on the inside.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Boma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boma tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Boma back against the cage.
Boma has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boma fails to land.
Boma misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Boma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boma or not.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester blocks a body shot from Boma. #T4#
Boma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boma blocks a body shot from Priester.
Good body shot from Boma.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Boma controls his hands.
Boma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Boma avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Boma working aggressively here.
Boma is working Priester over against the cage.
Boma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Priester.
Boma struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boma gets through Priester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Boma.
I think Priester 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Landon Priester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#877 Joosep v Phoenix     
Date:   Jan 16, 2021
#R1#
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Hoppe throws an off balance right hand
and Hoppe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoppe with the counter takedown but Priester avoids it easily.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hoppe. That did some damage!
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Hoppe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Priester throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Priester shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hoppe eats them both and turns towards Priester to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoppe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priester throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoppe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe lands a jab to the head.
Priester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Hoppe checks the leg kick.
Hoppe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Priester avoids them all with ease.
Priester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Priester there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hans Hermann Hoppe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoppe with a nice cross.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester digs a good hook to Hoppe's body.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hoppe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester lands with a hook. Hoppe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab by Hoppe.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hoppe misses with a looping right.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppe blocks a low kick nicely.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Hoppe throws a series of strikes that have Priester backpedaling.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hoppe checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Priester avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe clobbers Priester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester tests Hoppe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt - Priester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe connects with a jab.
Hoppe steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.#T3#
Hoppe with a nice cross.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hoppe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Priester with a body shot.
Hoppe throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Hoppe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a left to the body.
Hoppe doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Priester! #T4#
Hoppe is trying to ground and pound but Priester uses the momentary lack of control by Hoppe to regain half guard.
Hoppe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hoppe is thwarting Priester's attempts to control the position.
Priester on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Priester is controlling Hoppe's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Hoppe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Priester is just riding it out for now. Hoppe eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Priester looks to land a left hand but Hoppe moved out of range nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Hoppe as he connects with a hook.
Hoppe shoots in but Priester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoppe throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoppe circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe checks the leg kick.
Hoppe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Priester clobbers Hoppe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoppe looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priester misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoppe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hoppe.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Hoppe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoppe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hoppe scores with a hook.
Hoppe misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Hoppe lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Hoppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Hoppe gets a takedown into half guard.
Priester is doing well to control the position and prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Hoppe trying to control from Priester's half guard. Priester has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hoppe postures up and lands a big shot to Priester's brow.
Hoppe sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3##SUB2#
Hoppe drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Priester dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoppe looking for a guillotine here but Priester defends easily.
Hoppe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Priester is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Priester stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
Priester's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Priester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hoppe wants to sweep but no luck.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoppe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester postures up.
Priester wants to pass the guard but Hoppe is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Hoppe looking for subs off his back but Priester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hoppe gets full guard.#SUB2#
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hoppe cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester throws a body punch but Hoppe moves out of range.
A big left from Priester misses.
Hoppe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoppe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hoppe misses with a double jab
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Priester misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Priester moves forwards but Hoppe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Hoppe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoppe throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Priester lands a jab.
Hoppe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hoppe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a straight left.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Priester.
Hoppe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hoppe.#T2#
Hoppe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hoppe with a poor takedown
and Priester counters with a two punch combo.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Hoppe's knee but Hoppe avoids it well.
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Hoppe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Priester ducks right into an uppercut from Hoppe.
Priester throws a right and a left that Hoppe avoids nicely.
Hoppe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Priester defends it well.
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hoppe. Beautiful body shot.
Hoppe misses with a takedown attempt
and Priester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Priester works Hoppe's body with a nice hook.
Hoppe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hoppe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoppe moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick. #T3#
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Hoppe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Priester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Hoppe scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hoppe.
Priester tries to work over Hoppe's front leg with a kick but Hoppe checks it.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoppe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hoppe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Hoppe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester lands a nice hook to Hoppe's body. Hoppe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Priester scores with a jab. Hoppe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester throws a leg kick but Hoppe moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Hoppe down.
Hoppe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
A left lands for Priester.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Hoppe misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester clearly takes that round.
That's time! Priester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hoppe misses with an uppercut.
Hoppe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe checks a leg kick nicely.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoppe manages to avoid it.
Hoppe flicks out a counter leg kick but Priester steps away.
Hoppe blocks a leg kick.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hoppe lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester takes one on the button.
Hoppe blocks a jab.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hoppe lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoppe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hoppe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Hoppe.
Hoppe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hoppe lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Hoppe thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hoppe walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Priester defending well as Hoppe loads up on a big left hand.
Priester throws a leg kick but Hoppe checks it.
Hoppe jabs at Priester's body.
Hoppe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Priester jabs at Hoppe's body.
Hoppe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoppe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Hoppe's torso.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
Hoppe throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoppe circles away quickly and effectively.
A decent looking cross lands there for Priester.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoppe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
Hoppe jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoppe slips under a jab from Priester.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Priester misses the jab.
Hoppe lands the left hand.
Priester misses with a wild combination.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoppe.
Hoppe feints the counter takedown.
Hoppe lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoppes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hoppe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hoppe misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a nice body shot.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Hoppe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priester has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester connects with a right hand. Hoppe shakes it off.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoppe moves away.
Hoppe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoppe thinking.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe lands with a right hand.
Priester misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Priester!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester gets back to half guard.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoppe misses with a head shot. Priester uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Hans Hermann Hoppe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Priester.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoppe misses with a few strikes there.
Hoppe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there #TD2#
and Hoppe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoppe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hoppe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hoppe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Hoppe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hoppe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Priester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hoppe looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoppe, not yet. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Hoppe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Priester stopping the sweep attempt from Hoppe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hoppe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoppe is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Priester has passed into side control.
Hoppe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Priester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hoppe is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe is still trying to improve position.
Priester performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hoppe wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priester is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hoppe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester slips a jab from Hoppe.
Hoppe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hoppe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Hoppe swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Hoppe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Hoppe avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoppe defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Hoppe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Priester 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:47
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester retains his lightweight title!
Landon Priester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#873 San Pedro v Storm     
Date:   Dec 19, 2020
#R1#
Ricard pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Ricard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ricard moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Ricard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Ricard throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
That kick from Priester tenderised Ricard's leg. Ricard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard takes a jab right on the kisser.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Priester misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ricard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Priester throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard half committed to a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Ricard scores with a push kick.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
Ricard misses with a hook.
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.
A low kick lands for Ricard.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ricard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricard throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester clobbers Ricard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ricard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Ricard connects with a crisp jab.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester scores with a jab.
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ricard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Priester avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ricard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Ricard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Ricard misses with a hook.
Priester tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Priester throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Priester sprawls and moves away.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Ricard jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Ricard steps away.
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Ricard throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Ricard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Ricard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Ricard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester checks the leg kick.#T4#
Priester throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Ricard.
Ricard shoots in but Priester avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Donk. Priester catches Ricard right on the button with a cross.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester misses the jab.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Ricard takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Priester is looking to slow Ricard down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ricard takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Priester avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Ricard.
Priester raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPriester.
Ricard shoots in looking for a takedown but Priester manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ricard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Priester motions for Ricard to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat of the thigh.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ricard might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Ricard.
Ricard connects with the punch.
Ricard jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ricard works Priester's body with a nice hook.
Ricard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricard. #T1#
Ricard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Priester throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Priester scores with a jab.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester throws a counter combo.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Priester.
The crowd cheers as Ricard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Priester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Priester throws a leg kick but Ricard checks it.
Priester throws a right and a left that Ricard avoids nicely.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Ricard shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Priester.
Priester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ricard moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Ricard tried to counter with a leg kick but Priester avoided it.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Ricard saw it coming and moves away.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ricard. #SUB#
Ricard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Priester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ricard but great work by Priester.
Ricard is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Priester working away.
Ricard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Priester off and has taken his back!
Priester is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Ricard working for a choke but Priester is defending well.
Ricard is hanging on to Priester's back as he tries to escape.
Ricard is controlling the position but Priester somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Priester tries to get to full guard but Ricard has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Ricard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Priester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ricard.
Priester wants to improve his position but Ricard is controlling well.
Ricard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ricard is keen to just control but Priester is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Farboleous Ricard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard fails to land the takedown.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ricard throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ricard!
Ricard misses with a takedown attempt - Priester sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ricard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Ricard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
An inside leg kick from Ricard misses.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Priester.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Ricard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ricard. That did some damage!
Ricard lands an overhand right.
Ricard walks into a left hand. #T2#
Priester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester tries to land a front kick but Ricard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Ricard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priester circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricard.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priester moves out of range as Ricard throws a body kick.
Priester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricard on the side of the head.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard thows a body kick. Priester tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ricard is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester with a jab.
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Priester scores with a nice right hand.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Ricard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ricard misses the jab.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ricard misses with a straight left.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ricard shoots in for a double leg but Priester sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Ricard throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester lands a jab.
A combination from Ricard does no damage.
Ricard misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.#T4#
Ricard blocks the body kick.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Priester sprawls and moves away.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricard at a distance.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Ricard is out of range.
Ricard lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard lands with a shot to the body.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester blocks the body kick.
Ricard throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ricard. Ricard obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Ricard's front leg but catches the back leg as Ricard tries to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Ricard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ricard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Ricard.
Ricard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.#TD#
Ricard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ricard lands in his opponent's guard.
Priester wants to sweep here but Ricard controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester keeping full guard, as Ricard tries to pass. #T1#
Ricard trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ricard trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Priester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Priester trying to control but Ricard is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priester is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ricard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Priester won't allow Ricard to sweep him here.
Ricard pulls Priester in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Ricard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ricard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Priester content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Priester.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard swings widly with a right hand
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ricard's knee momentarily.
Ricard scores with a nice body kick.
Priester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ricard.
Ricard throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priester. Ricard shrugs it off though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricard misses with a kick to the body.
Priester moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Priester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Priester throws a push kick but Ricard slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ricard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Ricard scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
Ricard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester throws a leg kick but Ricard moved away.
Ricard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Priester sprawls and moves away.
Priester blocks the body kick.
Priester is trying to counter with his kicks.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ricard checks it well.
Priester misses with a hook. Ricard ducked under it nicely.
Ricard tries to counter with a takedown but Priester is quick to defend against it.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
Ricard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricard misses with a double jab.
Ricard throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Ricard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Priester tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ricard is in Priester's guard.#T1#
Priester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ricard wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Ricard is stalling in the full guard.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ricard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ricard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Priester is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ricard stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priester keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Priester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Ricard attempts a counter takedown but Priester avoids it well and moves away.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Ricard throws a chopping leg kick but Priester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Priester clobbers Ricard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from Ricard.
Nice jab there from Priester.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricard slips a jab from Priester.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.#T3#
Ricard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ricard misses with a leg kick
and Priester counters with an inside leg kick.
Priester lands with a shot to the body.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
Priester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Priester blocks the leg kick.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Priester stuffs the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Ricard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Ricard connects with a body shot.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester thuds his right hand into Ricard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ricard walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Ricard lands with a right hand.
Ricard moves away from the strike by Priester.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Ricard throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricard shoots in and drives through. Priester sprawls well.
Ricard with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.
Priester staying out of range there.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester is the new lightweight champion!
Landon Priester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton     
Date:   Nov 28, 2020
#R1#
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bastards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches.
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 moves out of range of the strikes.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Priester avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard throws a good cross that connects.
Priester tests Bastard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Lazy Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
Priester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Bastard pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A slow jab from Bastard misses its intended target.
Priester changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bastard staying out of range there.
Bastard looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Bastard steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bastard moves forwards but Priester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bastard misses with a straight right.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bastard.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Bastard moved away.
Bastard misses with a looping left.
Bastard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Priester moves out of range.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Priester raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Priester dodges the punch combination from Bastard.
Priester was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Bastard's head. #T2#
Bastard misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Bastard is rocked!
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Bastard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Priester slips a jab from Bastard.
Donk. Priester catches Bastard right on the button with a cross.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bastard.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Priester moves into the clinch.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Bastard breaks from the clinch.
Priester lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Bastard looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bastard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there. #T3##CL2#
Priester moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastard is trying to force a seperation but Priester has the dominant position.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bastard's elbow.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Priester lands an uppercut.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bastard or not.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priester lands a body punch.
Priester has Bastard pressed against the cage, preventing Bastard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Bastard avoids it.
Nice jab there from Priester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Priester pushes Bastard away with a front kick.
A cross from Priester lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and pushes Bastard back into the cage.
Priester keeps control of Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Priester.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Priester.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Bastard misses.
Bastard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester feints a counter leg kick.
Bastard tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bastard throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Bastard throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bastard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Priester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bastard scrambles back to his feet.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastard's sensitive parts.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Bastard.
Bastard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.
Priester lands with a shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a hook.#KD2#
Priester lands a left and a right that send Bastard crashing to the mat, dazed. Priester thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastard punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bastard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester lands a jab to the head.
Bastard lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Priester moves into the clinch.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Bastard.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Priester.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bastard can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester tries to work over Bastard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Bastard.
Priester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bastard's efforts to push away.
Priester keeps control of Bastard as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bastard.
Bastard moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Bastard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Priester jabs at Bastard's body.
Priester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bastard on the side of the head.
Bastard throws a series of punches but Priester moves out of range.
Bastard slips under a jab from Priester.
That kick from Priester tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lazy Bastard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bastard throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bastard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester moves out of range as Bastard strikes.#T3#
Priester lands a leg kick that knocks Bastard off balance momentarily.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Nice shot by Priester.#CL2#
Priester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bastard.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bastard.
Priester is working Bastard over against the cage.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Bastard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bastard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Bastard's ribcage. Bastard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Priester is leaning against Bastard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A short uppercut from Priester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Bastard avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester lands an uppercut.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bastard is trying to break the clinch but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Bastard misses with the head strike.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastard prevents a body shot from Priester.
And that is 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 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!#R3#
Bastard blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastard loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester connects with a jab.
Priester tries to land a front kick but Bastard steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bastard looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Bastard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bastard misses with a body shot
and Bastard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bastard throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a low kick, right behind Bastard 's knee.
A head kick from Priester lands but Bastard takes it in his stride.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Priester connects with the punch.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lazy Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Bastard.
Bastard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Bastard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bastard walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Bastard misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Bastard misses. #KD2#
Priester lands a big uppercut and Bastard crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bastard looks OK. Priester waves Bastard back to his feet!#TD2#
Priester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bastard did well to prevent Priester getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester prevents Bastard from standing back up.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Priester has control of the leg.
Priester content to control rather than advance.
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Priester is controlling him
Priester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Priester 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.
Bastard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lazy Bastard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bastard is trying to stand back up but Priester is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bastard wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bastard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester.
That kick from Priester tenderised Bastard's leg. Bastard is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester scores with a push kick.
Bastard jabs at Priester's body.
Bastard misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Priester slips a jab from Bastard.
Bastard thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester tries to clinch but Bastard moves out of range.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bastard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Bastard tries to keep at a distance but Priester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Bastard controls his hands.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Bastard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bastard.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bastard backwards.
Priester cracks Bastard with a nice body shot.
Bastard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Bastard looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bastard blocks a body shot from Priester. #BC#
Bastard manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Bastard is out of range.
Bastard throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Bastard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bastard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL2#
Priester clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

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.

 

Event: GAMMA#864 Bolleke v Daghammar     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Raharuhi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Raharuhi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Raharuhi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Raharuhi looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Raharuhi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharuhi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Raharuhi.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Priester. Raharuhi shrugs it off though.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester avoids a kick to the body.
Raharuhi misses with a left hand
and Priester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Raharuhi.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Raharuhi misses its intended target.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Raharuhi.
We've been informed that Raharuhi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester avoids the body shot from Raharuhi. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Taine Raharuhi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester walks into a straight right hand from Raharuhi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.#TD#
Priester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Raharuhi quickly recovers to half guard.
Priester looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Raharuhi tries to get to full guard but Priester has control of the leg. #SUB#
Priester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Raharuhi is just riding it out for now. Priester eventually gives up the hold.
Raharuhi wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Priester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raharuhi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priester not doing much here.
Raharuhi controlling the position well.
Priester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Raharuhi trying to control but Priester postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Raharuhi blocks the body kick.
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Raharuhi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Raharuhi lands a left hand.
Raharuhi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raharuhi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester lands a really nice looking cross but Raharuhi seems unphased.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses the jab.
Raharuhi throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Raharuhi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Raharuhi's head back.
Raharuhi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Raharuhi's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Raharuhi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Raharuhi throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priester is looking to chop away at Raharuhi's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Raharuhi will feel that in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Priester lands a jab to Raharuhi's midsection.#T2#
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Raharuhi avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester slips under a jab.
Raharuhi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Priester has time to react.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester blocks a jab.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester cracks Raharuhi with a good jab.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Raharuhi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Raharuhi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Priester takes a swing at Raharuhi's ribcage but misses.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester works over Raharuhi's head and body with a nice combination.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Raharuhi's head back.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Raharuhi can do to turn this around?
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raharuhi wants to counter with a clinch but Priester pushes him away.
Raharuhi stalks Priester and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Priester's face. Priester staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester misses with a body shot.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester with a hook.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raharuhi.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Raharuhi, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester slips a straight right by Raharuhi.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
And Raharuhi responds with a good body kick, but Priester manages to step out the way in time.
Raharuhi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Priester.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Raharuhi tries to counter with a clinch but Priester shakes him off and moves away.
Raharuhi misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Raharuhi lands with an overhand left.
Priester slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Raharuhi sees coming a mile off.
Raharuhi counters with a body kick.
Raharuhi wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Raharuhi wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester throws a head kick that Raharuhi semi-blocks.
Nice takedown defense from Raharuhi. No joy for Priester on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester works Raharuhi's body with a nice hook.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester checks a low kick from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.#T1#
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Raharuhi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester swings for the body but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Raharuhi slips the punch.
Raharuhi tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raharuhi. That one must have hurt.
Raharuhi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Raharuhi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Priester throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Raharuhi down.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Raharuhi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Raharuhi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raharuhi lands a front kick.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester is looking to counter with a body kick.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Priester throws a leg kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Priester misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Raharuhi's belly button to the back.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
A low kick from Raharuhi is predictable there
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Raharuhi's knee momentarily.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Priester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Priester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Raharuhi lands a nice looking body kick.
Taine Raharuhi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
Raharuhi tries a quick counter leg kick but Priester is wise to it.
Raharuhi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester tried to counter with a leg kick but Raharuhi avoided it.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raharuhi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester staying out of range there.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Priester connects with a crisp jab.
Priester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raharuhi to score with a decent uppercut.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester throws a push kick but Raharuhi slaps the foot to one side.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Raharuhi is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Priester.
Raharuhi connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Raharuhi in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Taine Raharuhi.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanner .
Banner defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banner punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester connects with a high kick.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Priester misses.
Banner with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Banner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Priester moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Priester throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Priester moves away from the strike by Banner .
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester blocks a jab.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banner slips under a jab.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Banner misses with a kick to the body.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner !
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Priester momentarily.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Banner misses the jab.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Banner .
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Priester keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banner .
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Priester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Priester's head.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banner 's head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Banner misses.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner scores with a hook.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Banner looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner slips a straight right by Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Priester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banner misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Banner misses. #T2#
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester avoids a kick to the body.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Priester connects with a leg kick.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner misses with a hook.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Priester moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Priester with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Banner . #T3#
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Priester throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.#T4#
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Banner avoids the body shot from Priester.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester slips a jab from Banner .
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner lands with a cross.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
As Priester looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Priester just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priester throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.#T1#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Priester lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banner misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Priester responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Banner blocks a head kick by Priester.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a hook.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester slips a jab from Banner .
Priester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner is looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Priester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester lands with a cross.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Banner 's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Priester.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Banner !

A very excited looking Lamont Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Priester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Priester lands a leg kick that knocks Boma off balance momentarily.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Boma.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boma misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Boma.
Priester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Boma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Boma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
A big left from Priester misses.
A jab from Boma misses.
Priester throws a hook but Boma blocks it.
Priester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Priester throws a head kick that misses
and Boma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Boma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boma is out of range.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Boma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Boma throws a big shot that misses.
Boma throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Boma is looking to counter with head kicks.
Boma throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bomas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a right and a left that Boma avoids nicely.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Boma's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Boma moves his leg out of the way.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boma.
Priester with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Boma to score with a decent uppercut.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Priester throws a series of punches but Boma avoids them all with ease.
Boma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Boma misses.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Boma throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Priester connects with a leg kick.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boma.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Boma went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Priester connects with the punch.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Boma sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Boma moves out of range of the strikes.
Boma takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boma takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boma tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Boma throws the kick towards the body but Priester avoids it.
Priester works Boma's body with a nice hook.
Priester throws a head kick that Boma semi-blocks.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boma takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Boma showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A head kick by Boma misses
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Boma - just one landing.
Boma is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Priester.
Boma misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boma looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boma.
Priester pushes Boma away with a front kick.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester clobbers Boma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice straight punches there by Priester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Priester.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester lands with a hook. Boma tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boma moves out of range of the leg kick from Priester.
Priester moves away from the strike by Boma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Boma cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
A big right from Boma misses.
Boma scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma is looking to counter punch.
Priester tests Boma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Boma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester lands a head kick!
Boma looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester takes a swing at Boma's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Boma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Priester.
Boma misses with a leg kick.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boma scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Boma on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Boma lands a nice shot that snaps Priester's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Boma checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Boma dodges the punch combination from Priester.
Boma drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Boma has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boma misses with a low kick as Priester jumps back.
Priester throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Boma misses.
Priester punishes Boma's body with a nice straight punch.
Boma staying out of range there.
Boma slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.#T2#
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boma's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boma.
Boma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester throws a big counter head kick but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boma looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Priester slips a straight right by Boma.
Boma throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester lands a jab to Boma's midsection.
The fighters circling - Boma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester is looking to score with low kicks.
Boma ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Priester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Boma misses with a body shot.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Boma sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Priester swings for the body but Boma moves out of range.
Boma misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Boma missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priester drops his hands momentarily and Boma takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Boma throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Boma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boma displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Boma misses the jab.
Boma looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boma avoids the body shot from Priester.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Boma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Boma slips the punch.#T4#
Boma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Boma tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Boma backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Boma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boma walks into a jab.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boma.
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boma if he has to take too many more of those.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boma throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
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.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Boma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
Boma thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boma avoids the body shot from Priester.
Boma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Priester momentarily.
Boma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester sizes up Boma with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boma throws a front kick aimed at Priester's knee but Priester avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick but Boma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Boma had a free shot at his head there.
Priester with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Boma throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Boma ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Boma throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Boma is rocked!
Priester dodges the punch combination from Boma.
Priester throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Oh Boma is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boma just misses with a punch to the body.
Boma on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boma throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester avoids the head kick by Boma.
Boma seems to have got his legs back now.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boma throws out the jab.
Boma throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Priester throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priester throws a series of punches but Boma moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Boma misses with an uppercut.
Mark Boma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boma on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester slips a jab from Boma.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Boma throws a lazy head kick
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
Boma walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
Boma throws a head kick that misses.
A jab lands there for Priester.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Boma might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Boma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boma throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Boma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Boma throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boma connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.#T3#
Boma takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester checks a low kick from Boma.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boma moves away.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boma throws a lazy uppercut
and Boma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boma moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Boma was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boma is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Boma.
Priester cracks Boma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Boma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester thuds a left hand into Boma's body.#T4#
Boma misses with a head kick.
Priester throws out a counter right but Boma avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester defending well as Boma loads up on a big left hand.
Priester tries a head kick but it misses.
Boma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boma attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester thuds a left hand into Boma's body.
Boma swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester with a jab.
Priester lunges at Boma with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Boma's hand.
Priester scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Boma moves away and avoids it.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester throws a head kick but Boma moves out of range.
Boma feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Priester.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#846 Rones v Regueiro     
Date:   Aug 15, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spud stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab lands there for Priester.
Spud lands a head shot.#CUT2#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester keeps Spud at a distance using the push kick.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester lands with a nice body kick.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice defenses there by Spud.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Spud slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Spud's front leg but catches the back leg as Spud tries to avoid it.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester sizes up Spud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spud takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Spud.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Spud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot lands for Spud.
Spud has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Spud's head.
Priester with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Spud lands with an overhand left.
Spud takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a low kick as Spud jumps back.#T2#
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Spud moves his leg out of the way.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Spud bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Priester's head backwards.
We've been informed that Spud has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spud loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Spud counters with a nice uppercut.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Priester lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester slips a jab from Spud.
Spud gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Spud tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Priester lands with a cross.
Spud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Spud's belly button to the back.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Spud avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Priester lands with a slapping head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Nice uppercut lands for Spud. That snapped Priester's head back.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Spud looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spud misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Spud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Priester misses with a hook.#T4#
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Priester tries to land a body kick
and Spud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spud throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.#CUT2#Landon Priester's cut is getting worse.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Priester with a body shot.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Priester works the jab nicely.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Spud throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Spud throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester moves away from the strike by Spud.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spud avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Spud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Priester scores with a jab.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spud checks it well.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Priester stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a quick counter head kick but Spud was just out of range.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
A good leg kick by Spud.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spud momentarily.
Priester slips a straight right by Spud.
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Spud might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priester has got the better of the exchanges.
Priester jabs Spud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Priester moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spud moves away from the strike by Priester.
Spud missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spud lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Spud swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with an outside leg kick.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Spud counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spud scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Spud scores with a body shot.
Spud misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Spud's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Priester.
Priester moves out of range as Spud throws a body kick.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Spud works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Landon Priester's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.#T2#
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Spud tries to land a front kick but Priester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Spud sees coming a mile off.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Spud throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Spud connects with a crisp jab.
Spud takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester tries to bum rush Spud with a series of wild strikes but Spud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spud punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester works the jab nicely.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Spud had a free shot at his head there.
Spud slips under a jab from Priester.
Spud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Priester blocks it well.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a thumping low kick.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester punishes Spud's body with a nice straight punch.
Spud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester tests Spud's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spud if he has to take too many more of those.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud takes one to the side of the head.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Donk. Priester catches Spud right on the button with a cross.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Spud throws a sloppy body shot
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Spud works the jab nicely.
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 Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester'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.#R3#
Spud feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Priesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester misses with a two punch combination.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
Spud throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Spud has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Spud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spud misses with an attempted mid kick.
Spud with a hook.
Spud lands with a hook. Priester tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #ROC2#Priester is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud fakes the body blow, causing Priester to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Priester goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors PWNAGE and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: GAMMA#843 Horse v Kodjia     
Date:   Aug 01, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobblehead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Bobblehead is just out of range.
Bobblehead has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Priester misses with an uppercut
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Bobblehead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester moves to clinch but Bobblehead breaks away
enabling Bobblehead to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester slips a jab from Bobblehead.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Priester is quick to defend against it.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bobblehead pivots, looking for a leg kick but Priester is out of range and Bobblehead settles back down. #T1#
Priester lands a jab-cross combination.
Bobblehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bobblehead checks a leg kick.
It looked like Bobblehead was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bobblehead takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bobblehead has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bobblehead throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Priester duly obliges.
Bobblehead circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobblehead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Priester - the referee stops the clock and Bobblehead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Priester. Bobblehead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobblehead off the cage and back into range.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.
Priester thumps Bobblehead with a low kick.#T2#
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Priester defending well as Bobblehead loads up on a big left hand.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobblehead throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bobblehead works the jab nicely.
Bobblehead misses the jab.#CL2#
Priester rushes Bobblehead and presses him up against the cage.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bobblehead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester is pressed up against the cage. Bobblehead has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priester down to the mat. Priester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Priester lands a leg kick that knocks Bobblehead off balance momentarily.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bobblehead takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bobblehead throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester throws a jab when Bobblehead was well out of range.
Bobblehead is looking for a counter combo.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Priester misses with a looping left.
A low kick from Priester misses
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bobblehead doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Priester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T4#
Bobblehead misses with a straight right. #TD#
Bobblehead closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Priester's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead postures up in Priester's guard and throws a big left but Priester blocks it.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Bobblehead from controlling successfully.
Bobblehead throws a big elbow that misses.
Bobblehead throws a strike but Priester rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Priester is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Bobblehead is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bobblehead tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Bobblehead is looking for a counter combo.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Bobblehead makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Priester misses with a jab to the body
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester scores with a shot to the body.
Bobblehead throws a lazy uppercut
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobblehead looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Priester scores with a kick to the body. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Bobblehead misses with a looping right.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobblehead tries for a takedown but Priester circles away easily
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead shoots in but no luck this time.
Priester steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester tests Bobblehead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the leg kick from Priester.
Bobblehead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobblehead momentarily.
Bobblehead walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Priester jabs Bobblehead to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Priester cracks Bobblehead with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Priester cracks Bobblehead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Priester lands a head shot.
Bobblehead tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bobblehead somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bobblehead. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobblehead throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Bobblehead misses
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Bobblehead's ribs.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester avoids the body shot from Bobblehead.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Bobblehead misses with a wild body shot.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester is looking to slow Bobblehead down with leg kicks.
Bobblehead takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Bobblehead takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester scores with a nice right hand.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
Priester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester digs a good hook to Bobblehead's body.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead misses with a combination
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobblehead has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bobblehead throws a sloppy body shot
and Priester counters with a nice body shot.
Bobblehead is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Bobblehead looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priester tries to clinch but Bobblehead is having none of it.
Bobblehead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot lands for Priester.
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.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Bobblehead bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
Bobblehead buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bobblehead throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Bobblehead finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Bobblehead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priester jabs Bobblehead to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bobblehead walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Bobblehead's front leg but catches the back leg as Bobblehead tries to avoid it.
Bobblehead misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slapping body kick lands there for Priester.
Bobblehead is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bobblehead throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Bobblehead is predictable there
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
A little feinted left hand from Bobblehead on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Priester checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Bobblehead counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Bobblehead will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Bobblehead counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bobblehead takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Bobblehead motions for Priester to come forward. Bobblehead throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester connects with a jab.
Priester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Priester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bobblehead lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bobblehead scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Bobblehead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bobblehead.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Priester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Bobblehead avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Good body shot from Priester.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
Bobblehead doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bobblehead blocking some punches.
Priester is working Bobblehead over against the cage.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bobblehead fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bobblehead changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Priester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobblehead looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Bobblehead sees coming a mile off.
Bobblehead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester fakes the leg kick and cracks Bobblehead in the body.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
Bobblehead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Priester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A big right from Bobblehead misses.
Bobblehead doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice straight punches there by Priester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Priester.
Priester connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Bobblehead is rocked!
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester'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.#R4#
Priester lands a body shot.
Bobblehead keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester is looking to slow Bobblehead down with leg kicks.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Bobblehead tries to counter with a takedown but Priester is quick to defend against it.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Priester scores with the left hand. Bobblehead knows he should have avoided that one.
Bobblehead steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bobblehead misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Priester throws a series of punches but Bobblehead avoids them all with ease.
Jab by Priester.
Priester lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bobblehead misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bobblehead moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Bobblehead's ribs.
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bobblehead at a distance.
Bobblehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester doesn't manage to clinch there - Bobblehead circles away.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobblehead is looking to counter punch.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bobblehead slips under a jab from Priester.#T2#
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bobblehead misses with an uppercut.
Bobblehead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Bobblehead takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester scores with a shot to the body. #T3#
Bobblehead throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Bobblehead misses with a leg kick
and Priester counters with a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bobblehead crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Priester - the referee stops the clock and Bobblehead gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Priester. Bobblehead manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Bobblehead off the cage and back into range.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bobblehead. That did some damage!
Priester lands a head kick. Bobblehead smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
Bobblehead scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Priester lands with a straight right. Bobblehead didn't see that one coming.#T4#
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!
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobblehead connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bobblehead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Bobblehead loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the strikes.
Bobblehead thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Priester throws a leg kick but Bobblehead sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bobblehead takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! Bobblehead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Priester misses with a right hand
and Bobblehead counters with a straight right hand.
Bobblehead avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priester stuns Bobblehead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priester lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bobblehead throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Bobblehead lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bobblehead checks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bobblehead.#T1#
Bobblehead loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Priester.
Priester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bobblehead tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bobblehead moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Priester scores with a nice right hand.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Bobblehead tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bobby Bobblehead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Bobblehead uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Bobblehead tries for a takedown but Priester sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bobblehead misses with a double jab.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bobblehead misses the shot to the body.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Bobblehead tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bobblehead keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bobblehead under the eye.
Bobblehead rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobblehead throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Priester blocks a head kick by Bobblehead.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Priester thumps Bobblehead with a low kick.
Priester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Priester avoids the head kick by Bobblehead.
Priester lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bobblehead takes a step back to recover.
Priester cracks Bobblehead with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobblehead throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester counters with a left to the body.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Priester moves into the clinch successfully.
Priester misses with a body punch. #T4#
Bobblehead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Bobblehead controls his hands.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bobblehead works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bobblehead lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Bobblehead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bobblehead circles away quickly and effectively.
Bobblehead was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester moves forwards but Bobblehead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
Bobblehead lands a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Landon Priester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Hoppe throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Hoppe misses the jab.
Hoppe tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Priester.#CL2#
Priester clinches up with Hoppe and pushes him back against the cage.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoppe or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hoppe just leaning against Priester, taking a breather.
Priester prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoppe blocks a body shot from Priester.
A short left from Priester.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Hoppe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Priester is keeping busy.
Hoppe swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoppe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoppe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester lands a left hand.
Hoppe struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Hoppe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Priester pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoppe stalling.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Hoppe scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoppe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoppe looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoppe has a couple of punches blocked by Priester. #T2#
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoppe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Hoppe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hoppe is nestled in close to Priester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hoppe thows a huge punch but Priester dodges it nicely.
Priester is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hoppe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hoppe's back!
Hoppe tries to roll but Priester sticks to his back.
Hoppe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Priester.
Priester's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Hoppe is trying to break free.
Hoppe is working hard here to advance position.
Priester has good solid back control here.
Hoppe is in bad spot here.
Hoppe trying to control but not successfully.
Priester is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T4#
Hoppe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hoppe wants to control his opponent's hands but Priester gets his hands free.
Hoppe is in bad spot here.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Priester manages to sink in the hooks.
Priester tries to get the hooks in deep but Hoppe pushed the leg off.
Hoppe breaks Priester's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hoppe throwing strikes from guard but Priester blocks nicely.
Hoppe cracks Priester with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Priester lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoppe backs up against the cage.
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester misses with a double jab.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoppe takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester pushes Hoppe away with a front kick.
Priester jabs Hoppe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priester throws a low kick but Hoppe moves out of range easily.
Hoppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hoppe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Hoppe cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Hoppe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priester defends it nicely.#T1#
Hoppe throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe has his takedown stuffed
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Hoppe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoppe.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoppe takes one to the side of the head.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoppe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Hoppe.
Hoppe takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Priester keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Priester sprawls well. Priester wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hoppe gets slowly back to his feet.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Hoppe.
A countering left hand to the body from Priester misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoppe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priester circles away.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
Priester scores with a push kick.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.#T3#
Priester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Priester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoppe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Hoppe takes a shot to the head.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Priester works on Hoppe's body with a couple of short punches.
Hoppe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoppe blocks a body shot from Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Hoppe's head.
Hoppe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Hoppe blocks a body shot from Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Priester cracks Hoppe with a nice body shot.#T4#
Priester lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoppe has Priester pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Priester manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hoppe drops down looking for an ankle pick but Priester pulls his leg out and moves away.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Good work by Hoppe as he checks the leg kick.
Priester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Hoppe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hoppe.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hoppe lands a shoulder strike.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Hoppe stalling.
Hoppe misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
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.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester throws a right hand that misses
and Hoppe counters with a right hand to the body.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Hoppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Hoppe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priester is fending him off so far but Hoppe persists. Nope, Priester circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoppe just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoppe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Hoppe saw that one coming.
Priester lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Priester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and clinches.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoppe can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoppe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Hoppe - that landed with a thud.
Hoppe wants to stall.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoppe's elbow.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoppe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoppe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoppes head.
Hoppe tries to score a body lock takedown but Priester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoppe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Priester gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoppes head.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Hoppe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Priester prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoppe misses with a body punch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priester.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoppe tries for a takedown. No joy.
Priester gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester gets through Hoppe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoppe.
Priester digs a right hand into Hoppe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hoppe's gas tank.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Hoppe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Hoppe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoppe backwards.
Priester is pressed up against the cage. Hoppe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Priester down to the mat. Priester avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hoppe walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a one two combo. #T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Hoppe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hoppe misses with a body punch
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoppe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priester misses with a body punch
and Hoppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Priester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Hoppe. Those never looked like landing.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoppe swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Hoppe swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Hoppe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Hans Hermann Hoppe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester digs a good body shot into Hoppe's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A victorious Landon Priester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#834 Bolleke v Falcone     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spud counters with an outside leg kick.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Priester.
Priester walks into a jab.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
Spud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Spud.
Spud cracks Priester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses the jab.
Priester looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spud tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Spud is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Spud counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spud.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Priester working aggressively here.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud pushes Priester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards. #CUT#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Spud back against the cage.
Priester misses with some punches.
Spud is working Priester over against the cage.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud digs a right hand into Priester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priester's gas tank.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester takes a shot to the head.
Spud scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Spud. #T2#
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spud lands with a left to the head.
Spud lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priester or not.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spud.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Spud tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #T3#
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Spud.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Spud as the two fighters clinch.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud prevents a body shot from Priester.
Spud lands with a right to the head.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spud's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Priesters head.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud'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.#R2#
Priester closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spud.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud lands with a nice body punch.
Spud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Priester's hands.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Spud chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Priester appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud blocks a head kick by Priester.
Spud stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spud lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
William Spud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Spud throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester sets himself, and Spud steps forward looking for the clinch! Priester avoids it this time.#T1#
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Spud.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spud throws out the jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.
Spud thows a leg kick but Priester checks it
and Priester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Priester is looking to wear down Spud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spud connects with a body shot.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Spud takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Priester misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spud. #T2#
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!
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Spud lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Priester misses.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester avoids the body shot from Spud.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Spud defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Spud connects with a body shot that sends Priester's belly button to the back.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Spud moved away.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Spud throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spud misses the shot to the body.
Spud throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester walks into a straight right hand from Spud.#T3#
Spud fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spud misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spud connects with a solid leg kick.
Spud throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester thuds his right hand into Spud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spud's hands.
Spud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spud jabs at Priester's body.
That kick from Spud tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Spud has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
Priester tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Priester blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud misses with the head strike.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester prevents a body shot from Spud.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Spud or not.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Spud working aggressively here.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spud.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Spud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester staying out of range there.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Spud pushes Priester away with a front kick.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spud. That did some damage!
Spud looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A jab from Priester misses.
Spud checks a leg kick.
Priester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spud throws a leg kick but Priester moved away.
Spud cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Spud wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Priester scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud with a hook.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Spud swats away the attempt to clinch by Priester.#T1##CL2#
Priester tries to keep at a distance but Spud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
William Spud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud lands with a light punch inside.
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Spud.
Spud digs a right hand into Priester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priester's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester blocking some punches.
Spud working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spud blocks an uppercut.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spud working aggressively here.
Priester cracks Spud with a nice body shot.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Priester presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Spud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spud swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Priester tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Spud tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Priester appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spud swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spud tries to clinch up.
Priester moves out of range as Spud strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL2#
and Spud counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Spud lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Spud lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Priester.
A short right from Priester.
Spud lands an uppercut.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spud.
Spud lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud lands a right hand. #T2#
Priester blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spud can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Spud.
Spud misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Spud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Priester blocks a body shot from Spud.
Spud is working Priester over against the cage.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Spud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Spud has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Priester working aggressively here.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spud backwards.
Spud works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Spud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spud working aggressively here. #T4#
Spud misses with some punches.
Spud working aggressively here.
Spud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Priester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Spud fails to land.
Spud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on William Spud's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud misses with a body kick.
Spud misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Spud goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester lands a nice hook to Spud's body. Spud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spud connects with a nice looking jab.
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester slips under a jab from Spud.
Priester cracks Spud with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spud was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Spud scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Priester throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Spud's torso.
Priester tries to move into range but Spud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Priester moves to clinch but Spud breaks away
letting Spud counter with a right hand.
Spud just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spud. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud throws a body kick that misses.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Spud takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Priester - that will leave a mark!
Landon Priester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Spud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Spud lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester throws a push kick but Spud slaps the foot to one side.
Spud scores with a hook.
Spud scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spud jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Spud moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud tries to counter by closing the distance.
Spud lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Spud drives through and clinches with Priester against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spud.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester. #T3#
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester tries to work over Spud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Spud struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud blocking some punches.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Spud prevents a body shot from Priester.
Spud blocks a body shot from Priester.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Spud avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Spud.
Well Spud has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Spud!

William Spud is the new lightweight champion!
William Spud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GAMMA#830 Jesus v McArthur     
Date:   May 23, 2020
#R1#
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.#T1#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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.#T4#
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. #CL#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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. #TD#
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. #T2#
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.#SUB#
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. #T3#
Ricard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
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. #REF3#
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.#T4#
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.
#R3#
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.#T1#
Ricard lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
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. #T2#
Ricard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Ricard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
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. #T4#
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!
#R4#
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. #T1##TD#
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. #T2#
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. #REF3#
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. #T3#
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. #TD#
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.#T4#
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.#SUB#
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!
#R5#
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.#T1#
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!#T2#
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. #T3#
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#TD#
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. #T4#
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. #REF3#
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.

 

Event: GAMMA#822 Fungus v MacArthur     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Priester scores with a one two! Daghammar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Daghammar misses with a body shot
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Priester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Daghammar takes a shot to the head.
Daghammar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Daghammar blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester tries to work over Daghammar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Daghammar.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester prevents a takedown attempt there.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Daghammar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daghammar tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester prevents a body shot from Daghammar. #BC2#
Daghammar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Priester tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester stuns Daghammar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Daghammar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Priester scores with a jab. Daghammar acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Daghammar's ribs.
Daghammar with a nice cross.
Daghammar looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Daghammar misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Priester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daghammar throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daghammar slips a jab from Priester.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Daghammar swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Priester.#T2#
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester with a nice cross.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daghammar was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Daghammar throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Daghammar sees coming a mile off.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Daghammar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Daghammar moves his leg out of the way.
Daghammar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Daghammar tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Daghammar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priester takes one on the button.#T3#
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a push kick but Daghammar slaps the foot to one side.
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daghammar steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Daghammar avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Daghammar doesn't seem phased though.
Nice cross by Priester.
Daghammar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Daghammar.
Both fighters circling a little - Priester finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Priester looks to clinch
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester lands a leg kick that knocks Daghammar off balance momentarily.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws a hook but Daghammar avoids it easily.#CL#
Priester has Daghammar up against the cage in a clinch.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Daghammar is looking to take this one to the mat.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dag Daghammar.#T4#
Priester blocking some punches.
Daghammar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Daghammar looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Daghammar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Daghammar throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester digs a good body shot into Daghammar's ribs.
Priester moves out of range as Daghammar strikes.
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Daghammar sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester 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.
#R2#
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Daghammar avoids the head kick by Priester.
Priester tries to close the distance and clinch but Daghammar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Priester lands a jab to Daghammar's midsection.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Daghammar saw that one coming.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Daghammar throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a thumping low kick.
Daghammar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daghammar throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daghammar swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Daghammar saw it coming and moves away.
Priester lands the left hand.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daghammar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Daghammar checks a low kick from Priester.
Daghammar misses with a looping left.
Daghammar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Daghammar.
Daghammar cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daghammar can do to turn this around?
Daghammar tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Daghammar lunges at Priester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Priester's hand.
Daghammar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Daghammar takes one to the chin there.
Daghammar shoots in but no luck this time.
Daghammar looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Daghammar's head.
A jab lands there for Daghammar.#T2#
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daghammar.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Daghammar throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.#CL#
Priester instigates a clinch.
Daghammar working aggressively here.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daghammar.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Daghammar slowing the pace effectively.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daghammar scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Daghammar is breathing heavily.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Daghammar can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Daghammar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Daghammar trying to control the position but instead, Priester has worked for underhooks and has pushed Daghammar into the cage.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Daghammar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Daghammar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester pushes Daghammar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T4#
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester prevents a body shot from Daghammar.
Priester digs a right hand into Daghammar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daghammar's gas tank.
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!
Daghammar tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Daghammar back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Daghammar.
Priester lands a right hand.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Daghammar manages to break the clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Daghammar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daghammar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Daghammar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Daghammar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Daghammar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester cracks Daghammar with an open hand slap.
Priester swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester thuds his right hand into Daghammar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Priester. No joy for Daghammar on that attempt.
Priester scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daghammar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Priester misses.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Priester looks to land a body kick but Daghammar moved away.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Priester rushes Daghammar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Daghammar is trying to stall.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Daghammar throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Daghammar taking a breather.
Landon Priester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daghammar throws a head punch that misses.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Dag Daghammar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Daghammar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daghammar keeps the fight on the outside.
Priester swings and misses with a hook 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!
Daghammar moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Daghammar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Daghammar with an uppercut!
Daghammar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Priester counters with a two punch combo.
Daghammar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Daghammar in his tracks.
Daghammar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Daghammar's sensitive parts.
Priester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Daghammar's head back. #T3#
Daghammar misses with a hook to the body
and Priester counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
A leg kick checked by Priester.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Daghammar's head backwards.
Daghammar with a hook.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Daghammar.
Daghammar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priester lands with a kick to the ribs.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Daghammar's calf.
Priester cracks Daghammar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Priester takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester tries a body shot but Daghammar blocks it.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Daghammar prevents a body shot from Priester.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Daghammar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Priester.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester gets through Daghammar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Daghammar controls the action.
Daghammar misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daghammar is trying to break the clinch but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A very excited looking Landon Priester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Dag Daghammar had this to say: 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony     
Date:   Mar 14, 2020
#R1#
Fring misses the jab.#CL2#
Priester gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Fring blocks a body shot from Priester.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Fring lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Fring lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fring working hard to break the clinch.
Fring wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fring lands a body shot in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Priester has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fring throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fring tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fring.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fring.
Fring digs a right hand into Priester's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Priester's gas tank.
Priester pushes Fring back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Fring lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fring blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Fring controls the action.
Priester tries a body shot but Fring blocks it.
Fring tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with some punches.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Fring avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring misses with the head strike.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Fring wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fring gets through Priester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Fring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Fring misses with a punch on the inside.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priester or not.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.
Fring lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fring lands a nice uppercut.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Fring.
Fring scores with a shoulder strike.
Fring misses with the head strike. #BC#
Fring breaks the clinch.
Priester tries to clinch up.
Priester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fring wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Priester misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Fring misses its target.
Priester throws a leg kick but Fring moved away.
Fring misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Fring misses.
Gustavo Fring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fring misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fring tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Priester takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fring.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Fring throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fring lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Priester.
Fring wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good body shot from Fring.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
Fring misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fring fails to land.
Priester lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Priester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Priester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Fring throws a head punch that misses.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
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 Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Fring is looking to score with low kicks.
Gustavo Fring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fring. Priester shrugs it off though.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and pushes Fring back into the cage.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Priester tries a body shot but Fring blocks it.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Fring.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Fring controls his hands.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester blocks a body shot from Fring.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Fring lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Priester.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fring backwards. #T1#
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Priester keeps control of Fring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring misses with the head strike.
Fring has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fring backwards.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester blocks a body shot from Fring.
Priester prevents a body shot from Fring.
Fring tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester has Fring pressed against the cage, preventing Fring from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fring softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Fring lands a shot to the body.
Fring working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fring lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Fring tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fring misses with a punch on the inside.
Fring swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Priester.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Fring working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Fring.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fring goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Priester.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fring lands with a light punch inside.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Fring misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Priester.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Fring lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fring has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Fring misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fring takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Fring lands a hook that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Fring tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester cracks Fring with a nice body shot.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fring misses with a body punch.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fring blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester working aggressively here.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 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!
#R3#
Fring misses with a hook
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fring doesn't seem bothered though.
Fring throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Fring looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Fring misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fring avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
Fring throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Priester throws a body punch but Fring moves out of range.
Fring appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fring takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fring.
Despite the aggression on Priester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fring pushes Priester away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring swats away the attempt to clinch by Priester.
A jab from Fring misses.
Priester looks for the body kick but Fring saw that one coming. #T1#
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Fring is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Priester jabs Fring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fring blocks a head kick by Priester.
Fring tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Fring.
Fring throws a low kick but Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester thuds his shin into the meat of Fring's side.
Priester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Priester ducks right into an uppercut from Fring.
Fring tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Fring buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fring throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester tests Fring's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fring has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fring there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fring slips a straight right by Priester.
Fring misses with a double jab.
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Priester throws a hook but Fring blocks it.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fring. That did some damage!
Priester looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Fring ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Fring finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Fring quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fring does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T3#
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fring counter with a right hand.
Priester motions for Fring to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fring moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fring looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fring tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester scores with a jab. Fring acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fring.
Priester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Fring misses.
Priester lands a head kick! #T4#
Priester throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester shoots for a double leg takedown but Fring sprawls well. He's pushed Priester's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fring throws a series of punches but Priester avoids them all with ease.
Fring scores with a kick to the body.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fring's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Priester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fring scrambles back to his feet.
Fring slips under a jab.
Fring was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fring cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester lands a front kick.
Fring takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fring lands with a nice body kick.
Fring scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester feints and then cracks Fring's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fring down.
Danga de danga de dang - Priester scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Our winner, Landon Priester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: CEC Tokyo     
Date:   Feb 07, 2020
#R1#
Priester keeps the fight on the outside.
Lowe tries to land a body kick
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lowe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester throws a hook but Lowe avoids it easily.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Lowe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lowe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priester at a distance.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester throws a push kick but Lowe slaps the foot to one side.
Lowe misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Lowe misses with a body kick.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lowe is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks. #T1#
A good leg kick by Priester.
Lowe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lowe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Priester makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Lowe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Priester is looking to chop away at Lowe's legs.
Lowe throws a head kick that misses.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Lowe.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Lowe moves away and avoids it.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lowe.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lowe was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Lowe's head but Lowe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lowe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lowe has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Priester.#T2#
Priester lands a right hook 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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lowe lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Lowe misses.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lowe wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
Priester circles away from the clinch attempt.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lowe misses the shot to the body.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Lowe.
Lowe is looking to wear down Priester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lowe tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Lowe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Priester misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Lowe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lowe blocks an uppercut.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
A short right from Priester.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing Lowe back against the cage.
Lowe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands a left hand.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester prevents a body shot from Lowe.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lowe. #T4#
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Lowe backwards.
Lowe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester is working Lowe over against the cage.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Lowe scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head. #BC#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Priester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester slips a straight right by Lowe.
Lowe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
The fighters circling - Lowe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Lowe's shoulder, as Lowe tries to avoid the shot.
Lowe throws a one two combo.
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!
#R2#
Lowe looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Lowe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe throws a big counter combination but Priester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Priester misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Priester.
Lowe throws a combination that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe slips a jab from Priester.
Priester tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lowe ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Priester misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Lowe steps away.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
Priester takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe misses with an uppercut.
Lowe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lowe is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Lowe had a free shot at his head there.
Lowe misses with a double jab.
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Lowe blocks it well.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Lowe tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Lowe slips a jab from Priester.#CL#
Lowe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lowe blocking some punches.
Priester blocks an elbow strike from Lowe.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe is trying to break free.
Lowe is trying to stall. #T2#
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester pushes Lowe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Priester cracks Lowe with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Priester.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lowe gets through Priester's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester avoids a wild elbow strike from Lowe.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Lowe throws an elbow that misses.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester dodges an elbow strike from Lowe.
Lowe has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Lowe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Lowe has been cut.
Lowe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester presses Lowe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lowe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lowe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Priester.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Priester.
Lowe is trying to break the clinch but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lowe lands a right hand.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Lowe's ribcage. Lowe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lowe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Lowe manages to break the clinch.
Lowe walks into a jab.
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester throws a jab when Lowe was well out of range.
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.
The cut man is working on Mike Lowe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lowe thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lowe. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lowe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Lowe looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lowe.
A little feinted left hand from Lowe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Priester cracks the inside of Lowe's front leg.
Priester fakes the leg kick and cracks Lowe in the body.
Lowe avoids a kick to the body.
Lowe tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Priester misses.
Lowe throws a counter high kick but Priester was just alert enough to avoid it.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Lowe slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a leg kick but Lowe moved away.
Lowe staying out of range there.
Priester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Lowe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it. #T1#
Lowe walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lowe.
Priester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Lowe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Priester rushes Lowe and presses him up against the cage.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Priester as Lowe tries to tie him up.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lowe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
Priester lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lowe.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Mike Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Lowe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester blocks an elbow strike from Lowe.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Lowe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Lowe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Priester as Lowe tries to tie him up.
Lowe prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priester blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester. #T3#
Priester is leaning against Lowe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lowes head.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lowe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lowe lands a body punch.
Lowe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lowe - that landed with a thud.
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe misses with an elbow strike.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lowe.#T4#
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester gets through Lowe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester tries to work over Lowe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Lowe avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester tries a body shot but Lowe blocks it.
Lowe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Lowe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lowe throws an elbow but it misses.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Lowe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Priester or not.
Priester misses with some punches.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A very excited looking Landon Priester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Mike Lowe had this to say: 'Sorry for the loss. I will get back into the gym and come back stronger. I wish luck to Fu Tu in his future bouts.'.

 

Event: CEC New Years Eve     
Date:   Dec 31, 2019
#R1#
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Yeboah to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeboah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
A lazy body kick from Yeboah
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yeboah lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yeboah throws a body shot but no joy.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah slips a jab from Priester.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yeboah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Yeboah tries for a kimura but Priester is defending well.
Yeboah tries to advance to mount but Priester denies him. #T1#
Yeboah trying to control the action but Priester is working from the bottom.
Yeboah tries to move into full mount but can't pass Priester's legs. #SUB2#
Yeboah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yeboah tries to advance to mount but Priester denies him.
Yeboah trying to control the position but Priester is working away. #SUB2#
Yeboah thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priester can't do much from the bottom here.
Priester is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yeboah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Yeboah wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Priester, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Yeboah looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Priester is not content to let Yeboah control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2#
Yeboah swings around for an armbar but Priester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Yeboah's guard.
Yeboah being controlled here, momentarily.
Priester preventing the sweep.
Yeboah is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priester defends it well. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Priester defends it well. #T4#
Yeboah is trying to control the action in half guard but Priester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yeboah passes to full mount!
Yeboah controlling the pace for now.
Yeboah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Priester is desperately trying to improve his position but Yeboah has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Priester swings for the body but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Yeboah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Priester tries to land a leg kick but Yeboah saw it coming and moves away.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Priester walks into a left hand.
Priester scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yeboah in his tracks.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.#CL2#
Yeboah gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Yeboah takes a shot to the head.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Yeboah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Priester.
Yeboah wants to break free but Priester has control.
Yeboah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester prevents the takedown attempt.
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands a right hand.
Yeboah has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Yeboah misses with some punches.
Yeboah working aggressively here. #BC2#
Yeboah manages to break the clinch.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Yeboah saw that one coming.
Yeboah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester misses with a hook
and Yeboah counters with a straight right hand.
Yeboah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Yeboah was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yeboah. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yeboah chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester throws out a leg kick but Yeboah moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yeboah doesn't seem bothered though.
Yeboah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Yeboah tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Priester swivels and escapes.
Yeboah takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A jab lands there for Priester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester walks into a jab.
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yeboah.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Yeboah throws a counter combo.
Priester tries to score with a low kick but Yeboah moves his leg out of the way.
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Priester throws out a leg kick but Yeboah moves out of range and Priester only half commits.
Yeboah avoids a kick to the body.
Priester goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yeboah connects with a looping right hand.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice shot by Priester.
Priester avoids a kick to the body. #T3#
Yeboah drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Priester throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Yeboah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Priester is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sambulo Yeboah has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yeboah looking to sit in guard and control but Priester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Yeboah is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Yeboah is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priester 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.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yeboah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Yeboah somewhat.
Priester's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yeboah under the eye.
Priester throws a jab when Yeboah was well out of range.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeboah.
Yeboah defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester clobbers Yeboah with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Yeboah throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Yeboah defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Yeboah tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeboah feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Priester scores with a push kick.
Priester tries to clinch up but Yeboah circles away and keeps his distance.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeboah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Yeboah lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Yeboah.
Yeboah is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Priester rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab from Priester.
Yeboah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yeboah.
Despite the aggression on Yeboah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yeboah works Priester's body with a nice hook.
Nice straight punches there by Yeboah. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yeboah.
Yeboah wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but Yeboah manages to avoid it.
Yeboah doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Priester slaps away a takedown attempt from Yeboah, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Yeboah avoids it.#T2#
Yeboah swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Yeboah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Yeboah slips a straight right by Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeboah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Yeboah pushes Priester up against the ropes in a clinch.
Yeboah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yeboah lands a nice uppercut.
Priester lands with a left to the head. #TD2#
Yeboah lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Yeboah trying to advance position but Priester counters by regaining guard.
Priester trying to control the position here.
Yeboah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Priester is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Yeboah being controlled here momentarily.
Yeboah trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Yeboah wants to pass the guard but Priester is keeping the position.
Yeboah trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Priester wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Yeboah bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Priester's head.
Yeboah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yeboah tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yeboah scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Yeboah.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Yeboah with an uppercut!
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Yeboah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yeboah misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Priester thows a body kick. Yeboah tries to catch it but that hurt him.

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 Landon Priester.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Landon Priester!

After winning the bout, Landon Priester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: CEC 687.5     
Date:   Dec 14, 2019
#R1#
Yeboah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Priester counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yeboah lands a body shot.
Yeboah keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Yeboah looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester is looking to counter punch.
Yeboah does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yeboah avoids it.
Sambulo Yeboah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yeboah throws a series of punches but Priester moves out of range.
Priester throws a quick counter kick to the body but Yeboah avoids it.#TD2#
Yeboah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yeboah showed some decent athleticism there.
Yeboah is trying to control. Priester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Priester has his hands clasped together around Yeboah's back. He's all about the action.
Yeboah is trying to control the action in half guard but Priester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Yeboah wants to pass to mount but Priester is defending the position.
Priester tries to get to full guard but Yeboah has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Yeboah is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Priester still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Priester has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Yeboah is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T2#
Priester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yeboah keeps working.
Yeboah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yeboah is being controlled here.
Yeboah manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yeboah moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Yeboah working for a triangle but Priester defends it easily.
Yeboah pulls Priester in close to his closed guard and prevents Priester from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3##SUB2#
Priester avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Priester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priester has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted.
Priester is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priester continues to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Yeboah throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Priester escapes and throws Yeboah's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priester working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sambulo Yeboah dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Yeboah throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Priester's waist but Priester gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yeboah off to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
It seemed like Yeboah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yeboah avoids a kick to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Yeboah.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yeboah.
Yeboah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yeboah displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Yeboah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester throws a body punch but Yeboah moves out of range.
Yeboah shoots in and drives through. Priester sprawls well.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.#T1#
Yeboah misses with a hook
and Priester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yeboah really felt that one!#TD2#
Yeboah shoots in and bounces Priester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Yeboah postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Priester is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Yeboah, into his guard. #REVR#
Priester preventing the sweep.
Yeboah pulls Priester in close to his closed guard and prevents Priester from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yeboah is trying to control the position but Priester postures up. #T2#
Priester won't allow Yeboah to sweep him here.
Priester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Priester stopping the sweep attempt from Yeboah.
Yeboah is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Priester controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Yeboah looking for subs off his back but Priester has passed one foot through into half guard.
Priester stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Yeboah looking for submissions off his back.
Yeboah desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Priester controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Yeboah is trying to maintain the position but Priester is very close to passing his half guard.
Priester slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Yeboah on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yeboah throws a head kick that misses.
Yeboah moves out of range of the leg kick from Priester.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yeboah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yeboah lands with a shot to the body.
Yeboah moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sambulo Yeboah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Yeboah throws a front kick that sends Priester stumbling back into the cage.
Yeboah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Yeboah lands a jab.
Yeboah throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Yeboah looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Priester is fending him off so far but Yeboah persists. Nope, Priester circles away and we're back to standing.
Yeboah connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yeboah wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Yeboah avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeboah tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeboah is looking to clinch.
Priester wants to slow Yeboah down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Yeboah sees coming a mile off.
Priester is looking to wear down Yeboah with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Yeboah misses with a body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Priester - that will leave a mark!
Yeboah with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yeboah.
Priester throws a counter high kick but Yeboah was just alert enough to avoid it.
Priester lands a front kick.
That kick from Priester tenderised Yeboah's leg. Yeboah is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yeboah tries to clinch up.
Yeboah looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester lands a jab to Yeboah's midsection.
Yeboah tries to clinch
and Yeboah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landon Priester has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester leaves Yeboah with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambulo Yeboah.
Yeboah avoids a kick to the body.
Yeboah tries to close the distance and clinch but Priester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Yeboah backs away, Priester returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Priester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester defending well as Yeboah loads up on a big left hand.
A lazy body kick from Yeboah
and Priester counters with an inside leg kick.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yeboah.
Priester dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yeboah. That did some damage!
Priester keeps the fight on the outside.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Priester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yeboah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Priester throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yeboah counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Yeboah has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A shot to the liver by Yeboah. Beautiful body shot.
Yeboah takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Yeboah lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yeboah throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Yeboah's shoulder, as Yeboah tries to avoid the shot.
And Yeboah tries to counter it with a takedown but Priester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yeboah avoids the body shot from Priester.
Yeboah throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Yeboah lands the left hand.
Priester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Yeboah fails with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Yeboah.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yeboah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sambulo Yeboah is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yeboah goes for a double leg but Priester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Priester continues to drive forward.
Yeboah blocks a jab.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Yeboah takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Yeboah misses with a wild body shot.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Yeboah gets a clinch.

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 Landon Priester.
Well Yeboah has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: PFC 138 Slurper vs Puller     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Priester tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
Priester misses with a double jab.
Priester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hart misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Hart avoids the head kick by Priester.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hart.
Hart moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hart avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hart.
It appears Hart was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Hart avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester misses with some punches. #T1#
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands a right hand.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hart creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hart takes a shot to the head.
Priester misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Hart's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Priester pushes Hart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart tries to stall but Priester uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T2#
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hart throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Priesters head.
The referee calls for Hart to work.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Hart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hart's efforts to push away.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester has Hart pressed against the cage, preventing Hart from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Hart.
Priester tries a body shot but Hart blocks it. #T3#
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester is leaning against Hart and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Priester tries a body shot but Hart blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester working aggressively here.
Hart has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hart blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hart misses with a body punch.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hart blocking some punches.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hart's elbow.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Hart is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hart.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Priester misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Hart fails to land.
Hart blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Hart was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hart attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Hart cracks the inside of Priester's front leg.
Priester slips a straight right by Hart.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hart misses with a body kick.
Hart looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Hart moved out of range.
Hart slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester jabs Hart right on the nose. Hart blinks but takes it well.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester is looking to chop away at Hart's legs.
Priester looks for the body kick but Hart saw that one coming.
Hart swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Priester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1##CL2#
Priester clinches up against the cage.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hart blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester working aggressively here.
Hart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hart lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Priester.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Hart's head. #T2#
Hart lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester prevents Hart from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Priester.
Hart working aggressively here.
Hart misses with the head strike. #BC#
Hart pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hart avoids a kick to the body.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
A countering left hand to the body from Priester misses.
Priester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hart misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Hart throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Priester feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Hart gets tackled into the cage by Priester. Priester maintains the clinch. #BC#
Hart's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Hart looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester misses with a body kick.
A jab from Priester misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
Priester staying out of range there.
Hart throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hart throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Priester misses with a wild combination.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Hart scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hart throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Hart throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
Hart looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Hart misses with a double jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Hart with a jab.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hart.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Priester swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
Hart feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A shot to the body from Hart misses
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hart checks a leg kick.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Priester thumps Hart with a low kick.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hart gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Priester is looking to clinch.
Hart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Hart fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester checks a leg kick nicely.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart works the jab nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Hart scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Hart looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hart throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hart missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Hart.
Priester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Priester lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hart circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hart.
Hart throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Hart is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hart throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester is looking to slow Hart down with leg kicks.
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!
Priester slips a jab from Hart.#T2#
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
And Priester responds with a good body kick, but Hart manages to step out the way in time.
Hart connects with a jab.
Priester takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hart tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hart on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
Hart fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Hart keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hart on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hart misses with the combination.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.#T3#
Hart connects with an inside leg kick.
Hart wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Priester.
Priester keeps Hart at a distance using the push kick.
Priester throws a hook but Hart avoids it easily.
Hart fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Priester tries to land a body kick
and Hart counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priester lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Priester scores with a push kick.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Hart tenderised Priester's leg. Priester is trying to keep his angry face on.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Hart walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Priester misses with the combination. #T4#
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!
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Priester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hart, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Kevin Hart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hart is trying to maintain a safe position but Priester gets an underhook and turns Hart into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Still in the clinch, Priester scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hart blocks a body shot from Priester.
Hart swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Our winner, Landon Priester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC132 Alzheimer v Kansalanien     
Date:   Oct 13, 2019
#R1#
Laine with a nice cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Priester checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester fails with an attempt to clinch.
It appears Laine was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab from Laine.
Priester tries to clinch but Laine is having none of it.
Laine seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Laine throws a chopping leg kick but Priester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Laine as he checks the leg kick.
Laine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine moves in looking to clinch but Priester pushes him off.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as Laine lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Laine.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine scores with a jab to the head.
Laine throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Laine only half commits.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Laine tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Priester manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Laine throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Laine is just out of range.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Laine with an uppercut!
Priester misses with a head kick.
Laine blocks a leg kick.
Laine looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Laine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Laine.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Laine looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Priester thumps Laine with a low kick.
Laine connects with the punch.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Laine jabs at Priester's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Priester!
Laine throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Laine throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.#T2#
Laine wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left lands for Laine.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Laine staying out of range there.
As Priester backs away, Laine returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester tries to clinch up but Laine circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Priester gets tackled into the cage by Laine. Laine maintains the clinch.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Laine's efforts to push away.
Priester is leaning against Laine and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Laine working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Priester. #T3##TD#
Laine manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Laine is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Priester got a little sloppy there for a moment and Laine has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Priester has managed to get both his arms back between Laine's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Laine is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Laine looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priester has picked Laine up and slammed him! Laine can't keep hold of the triangle and Priester manages to pass to side control!
Priester just content to control the position.
Laine struggling a bit here.
Laine is trying to improve his position.
Priester tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
Laine is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priester trying to control the position but Laine is working away.
Laine is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gangsterdamage that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Laine is trying to improve his position.
Laine manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Well, if Priester 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.
Laine is trying to control but can't.
Priester prevents Laine from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Priester works over Laine's head and body with a nice combination.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Laine lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Priester tries to clinch but Laine moves out of range.
Laine is looking to counter the offense by Priester and move into the clinch.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Laine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester clobbers Laine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Priester takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Laine doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Laine misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester misses with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Laine is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
Laine lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Laine avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Laine misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laine misses with a punch to the body.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Laine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester misses with some punches.
Laine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Laine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Laine breaks the clinch.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Priester dodges the punch combination from Laine.
Laine scores with a nice right hand.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Laine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.#T2#
Priester misses with a straight left.
Laine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Laine misses with a low kick as Priester jumps back.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester slips a straight right by Laine.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laine scores with a jab to the jaw.
Laine tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
Laine throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Jab by Laine.
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Laine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Laine's ribs.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Laine throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Laine.
Laine scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Priester throws a low kick but Laine avoids it.
Laine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Laine throws a front kick that sends Priester stumbling back into the cage.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Laine throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Laine tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Laine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Priester goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Laine fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Laine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Laine with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester throws a hook but Laine blocks it.#T4#
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Priester lands with a hook. Laine tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laine throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine lands with a nice body punch.
Laine avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Priester.
Laine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Laine with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A leg kick checked by Laine.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
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 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!
#R3#
Laine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Laine blocks it well.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Laine lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Laine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Laine lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Priester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Laine slips a jab from Priester.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laine's head.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Laine slams his shin into Priester's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine misses with a straight right.
A combination from Laine does no damage. #T1#
Laine misses with a looping right.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Laine.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester throws a hook but Laine blocks it.
Laine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Priester takes a swing at Laine's ribcage but misses.
Priester's corner calls for a 1-2. Priester obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laine.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Laine has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Laine backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Laine throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Laine defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Priester looks to land a body kick but Laine moved away.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laine duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laine misses with a looping left.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester slips under a jab from Laine.
Laine lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Laine slips the punch.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Laine throws a head kick that misses.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Laine.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Laine tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Laine scores with a kick to the body.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Laine is wise to it.#T3#
Priester connects with a looping right hand.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laine was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick but Laine sees it coming and moves out of range.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Priester appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Laine throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
As Priester tries to get set, Laine tries to push him back and clinch up but Priester manages to avoid the attempt.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Laine.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Laine was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Laine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Laine. #T4#
Priester tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Laine manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laine misses with a body kick.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Laine throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Laine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priester counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Laine off the cage and back into range.
Laine connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Laine has time to react.
Laine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Laine tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land a front kick but Laine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Laine missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

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 Muuka Laine.
I think Laine has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Muuka Laine!

In his post fight interview, Muuka Laine started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: PFC 128 Alzheimer vs Priester     
Date:   Sep 15, 2019
#R1#
Alzheimer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Priester counters with a left to the body.
Friedrich Alzheimer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Alzheimer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Alzheimer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Priester. Priester obviously looking to wear him down.
Priester swinging wildly here.
Alzheimer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Alzheimer moves into range and clinches up with Priester.
Priester lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Alzheimer controls his hands.
Alzheimer tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Alzheimer gets control of Priester's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alzheimer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alzheimer holds on and takes a little breather.
Alzheimer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Priester puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Priester perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Priester is taking a breather. Alzheimer 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.
Alzheimer gets full guard.
Priester preventing the sweep.
Alzheimer keeping full guard, as Priester tries to pass. #SUB#
Alzheimer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Priester being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Priester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alzheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Priester controls the pace.
Alzheimer pulls Priester in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Priester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Priester won't allow Alzheimer to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Alzheimer is just out of range.
Alzheimer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alzheimer counters with a straight right hand.
Alzheimer looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Priester checks the leg kick nicely there.
Priester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alzheimer was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Alzheimer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alzheimer connects with a single shot there.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer wants to clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a straight right. #T4#
Alzheimer ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Alzheimer tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Alzheimer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzheimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Alzheimer. Alzheimer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Alzheimer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Alzheimer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alzheimer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priester's sensitive parts.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alzheimer.
Priester throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Priester checks a low kick from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Alzheimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priester misses with a hook. Alzheimer ducked under it nicely.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Alzheimer steps away.
That kick from Priester tenderised Alzheimer's leg. Alzheimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Alzheimer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alzheimer misses with the body kick
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Priester misses.
Alzheimer checks a leg kick.
Alzheimer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Alzheimer.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Alzheimer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alzheimer throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzheimer wants to clinch but Priester slips to the side
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzheimer slips under a jab from Priester.
Alzheimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alzheimer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester is looking to slow Alzheimer down with leg kicks.
Alzheimer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alzheimer.
Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Friedrich Alzheimer is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester moves away from the strike by Alzheimer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzheimer. #T2#
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester moved away.
Alzheimer cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester scores with a jab.
A big left from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alzheimer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Alzheimer finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alzheimer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Alzheimer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
Alzheimer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Alzheimer throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range. #T3#
Alzheimer scores with a body shot.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alzheimer.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a looping left.
Alzheimer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzheimer.
Priester is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester lands a right hook to the body.
Alzheimer wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Alzheimer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Alzheimer misses with a body shot.
Alzheimer throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Alzheimer lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Alzheimer moves out of range easily.
Alzheimer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Priester just manages to avoid it.
Priester takes one on the button.
A left lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a lazy head kick
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzheimer.
Priester throws a nice head kick!
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Alzheimer moves away and avoids it.
Priester throws a hook but Alzheimer blocks it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alzheimer throws out the jab.
Alzheimer is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Alzheimer throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alzheimer is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester throws a right hand that Alzheimer ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzheimer also avoids with ease.
A swing and a miss from Alzheimer.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alzheimer avoids the body shot from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Alzheimer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Priester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Alzheimer moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Alzheimer moved out of range.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with an outside leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alzheimer misses with a straight left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer. #T1#
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alzheimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alzheimer scores with a leg kick.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Alzheimer misses.
Alzheimer throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzheimer manages to avoid it.
Alzheimer connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Alzheimer misses the target.
Alzheimer loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Alzheimer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Alzheimer's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Alzheimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Alzheimer.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target. #T2#
Alzheimer tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzheimer tries to clinch but Priester moves out of range.
Alzheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Alzheimer misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alzheimer throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alzheimer.
Priester moves forwards but Alzheimer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Priester takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alzheimer throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
Alzheimer cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alzheimer tries a head kick but it misses.
Alzheimer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alzheimer throws a right and a left that Priester avoids nicely. #T3#
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alzheimer.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Alzheimer misses.
Priester shapes to counter with a head kick.
Alzheimer avoids a kick to the body.
Alzheimer throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Alzheimer looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
Priester throws a leg kick but Alzheimer checks it.
Alzheimer throws a front kick aimed at Priester's knee but Priester avoids it well.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Alzheimer misses.
Priester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester swings for the body but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Priester feints a jab promting Alzheimer to slip. Priester then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alzheimer slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Alzheimer slips the punch.
Alzheimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses. #T4#
Priester misses the 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!
Priester throws a head kick but Alzheimer moves out of range.
Alzheimer drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alzheimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alzheimer throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alzheimer connects with a leg kick. Priester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alzheimer feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Alzheimer is looking to score with low kicks.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Priester.
Alzheimer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alzheimer backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Alzheimer's ribs.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Landon Priester just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Alzheimer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alzheimer cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
Priester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alzheimer. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Alzheimer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester misses with some punches.
Alzheimer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Alzheimer's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alzheimer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Priester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Alzheimer has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Alzheimer fails to pull guard.
Alzheimer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alzheimer is trying to break free.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Alzheimer's head. #T1#
Alzheimer is trying to pull guard but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alzheimer lands with a right to the head.
Priester prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alzheimer jumps guard but Priester stands there with Alzheimer around his waist. Alzheimer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Friedrich Alzheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Priester prevents a body shot from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Priester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Alzheimer fails to land.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer tries to pull guard but Priester won't allow it.
Alzheimer has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzheimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Alzheimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Friedrich Alzheimer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alzheimer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Alzheimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Priester.
Alzheimer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester throws a series of punches but Alzheimer moves out of range. #T3#
Alzheimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A cross from Alzheimer lands.
Alzheimer moves out of range of the body kick.
Alzheimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Alzheimer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alzheimer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alzheimer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alzheimer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alzheimer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Alzheimer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alzheimer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester wants to slow Alzheimer down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Alzheimer tries to work over Priester's front leg with a kick but Priester checks it.
Alzheimer takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Alzheimer scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Alzheimer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but Alzheimer is wise to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alzheimer.
Alzheimer blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester slips under a jab from Alzheimer.#CL#
Alzheimer instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Alzheimer presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Alzheimer controls the action.
Priester is leaning against Alzheimer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alzheimer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester tries to work over Alzheimer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alzheimer scores with a hook to the body.
Priester is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Priester working aggressively here.
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 Friedrich Alzheimer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Alzheimer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Alzheimer checks a low kick from Priester.
Priester cracks Alzheimer with an open hand slap.
Alzheimer scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzheimer.
Alzheimer just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Alzheimer clinches up with Priester and pushes him back against the cage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Alzheimer avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Alzheimer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester is trying to push Alzheimer away but Alzheimer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Alzheimer blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzheimer blocks an uppercut.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alzheimer's elbow.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alzheimer misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Alzheimer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alzheimer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Alzheimer trying to control the position.
Alzheimer being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Priester 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.
Alzheimer is trying to control the position but Priester postures up. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzheimer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alzheimer wants to hit a switch here but Priester passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alzheimer there!
Alzheimer gets back to half guard.
Alzheimer tries to roll over but Priester keeps him under control.
Priester trying to control from half guard but Alzheimer is working away. #T3#
Alzheimer wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Alzheimer is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alzheimer is working hard here to advance position.
Alzheimer moves into full guard.
Alzheimer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Alzheimer has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Priester is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Alzheimer.
Priester trying to control the position but Alzheimer is working away.
Alzheimer tries to bench press Priester off him but Priester keeps the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alzheimer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Friedrich Alzheimer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Priester controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Priester.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Friedrich Alzheimer!

Friedrich Alzheimer retains his featherweight title!
Friedrich Alzheimer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Clothing Co. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala     
Date:   Aug 04, 2019
#R1#
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorma off the cage and back into range.
Jorma scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jorma lands a front kick.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Jorma walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jorma misses the jab.
Jorma just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPriester.
Jorma throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Priester.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Jorma feints the counter takedown.
Jorma goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Priester avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Priester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jorma throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jorma! But no joy.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
We've been told by Priester's head coaches at Guerrilla MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Jorma moves away from the strike by Priester.
Jorma throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Jorma appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jorma steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Jorma with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester clobbers Jorma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jorma is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jorma momentarily.
Jorma scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Jorma moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Jorma is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jorma tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma tries a quick counter leg kick but Priester is wise to it.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid body kick from Priester.
Jorma tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jorma lands with a slapping head kick.
Priester on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jorma. Jorma obviously looking to wear him down.
Jorma throws a series of strikes that have Priester backpedaling.
Jorma takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Jorma moved out of range.
Jorma throws a body kick that misses.
Jorma swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jorma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorma.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Priester throws the left hand but Jorma avoids the punch easily.
Priester is looking to chop away at Jorma's legs.
And Jorma tries to counter it with a takedown but Priester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Jorma shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Jorma throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Jorma tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jorma follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jorma lands an overhand right.
Jorma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jorma fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Priester checks it well.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jorma looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Priester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jorma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jorma swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jorma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Priester's calf.
Jorma throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Priester's head.#T4#
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priester jabs at Jorma's body.#TD2#
Jorma looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jorma thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jorma not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jorma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Priester's head.
Priester regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jorma.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorma is in close to Priester's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Priester has wrist control.
Jorma with a flurry of punches that miss.
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 Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jorma throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Jorma has his takedown stuffed
and Priester counters with a solid body kick.
Jorma moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Jorma saw that one coming.
Priester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Priester jabs at Jorma's body.
A solid body kick from Priester.
Jorma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester punishes Jorma's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester connects with the punch.
Jorma checks a leg kick nicely.
Jorma scores with a head kick. Priester tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A swing and a miss from Jorma.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but Jorma manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jorma avoids the body shot from Priester.
Jorma throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jorma.
Jorma jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
Priester swings for the body but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Jorma waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
And Priester counters with a quick kick to the body but Jorma blocks it.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Jorma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priester defends it nicely.
Jorma dives in for a single leg takedown but Priester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
Jorma takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Jorma bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jorma slips a jab from Priester.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Jorma throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range. #T2#
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jorma's calf.
A jab from Jorma misses.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jorma steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jorma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jorma moves away from the strike by Priester.
Jorma lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Priester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jorma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jorma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Priester as he avoids it easily.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Jorma ducks down to avoid it.
Priester looks for the body kick but Jorma saw that one coming.
Jorma with the counter takedown but Priester avoids it easily.
Jorma gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester looks to land a left hand but Jorma moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorma's head.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Jorma misses with a low kick as Priester jumps back.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Jorma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorma avoids a kick to the body.
Priester throws a body punch but Jorma moves out of range.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Priester slips a straight right by Jorma.
Priester sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Priester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Jorma throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Jorma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Jorma throws a leg kick
and Priester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jorma really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Jorma throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Priester half committed to a counter leg kick.
Priester takes a swing at Jorma's ribcage but misses.
Jorma with a jab.
Priester throws a leg kick but Jorma moved away.
Jorma connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester moves out of range of the leg kick from Jorma.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jorma takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice jab there from Jorma.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Jorma misses with a kick to the body.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Priester but Priester pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Jorma pushes Priester away with a front kick.
Jorma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jorma is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester tries to clinch up but Jorma circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab from Jorma.
Jorma throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Jorma rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Priester counters with a low kick, right behind Jorma 's knee.
Nice jab there from Priester. #T1#
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jorma's head.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jorma has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
Jorma will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jorma's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jorma misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jorma.
Jorma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester throws a head kick but Jorma moves out of range.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
Priester misses with an uppercut
and Jorma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorma misses with a looping left.
Priester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jorma checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jorma avoids a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jorma is able to avoid easily.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jorma.
Kosken Jorma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jorma has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Priester.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Jorma.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Priester rushes Jorma and presses him up against the cage.
Priester digs a right hand into Jorma's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jorma's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
Jorma tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Priester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kosken Jorma.
A short left from Priester.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jorma's elbow.
Priester tries a body shot but Jorma blocks it.
Jorma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jorma lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jorma.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Jorma avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Priester lands a shot to the body.
Jorma tries to score a body lock takedown but Priester shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jorma tries to pull guard but Priester won't allow it.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jorma blocks a body shot from Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
Jorma throws a head punch that misses.
Jorma struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Jorma prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester blocking some punches. #T4#
Priester can't find room to land a body shot as Jorma controls the action.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester works on Jorma's body with a couple of short punches.
Jorma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Priester presses Jorma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jorma misses with the head strike.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester lands a left hand.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorma backwards.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priester. #ROC#
Jorma is rocked!
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Jorma is still on wobbly legs! Can Priester finish him?
Priester lands an uppercut.
Jorma doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Priester, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: PFC 115 Slurper vs Reid     
Date:   Jul 07, 2019
#R1#
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Priester misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magnaron misses the shot to the body.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Priester lands with a nice body kick.
Magnaron cracks Priester with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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 gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws the left hand but Magnaron avoids the punch easily.
Magnaron works the jab nicely.
Magnaron misses with a two punch combination.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaron lands an overhand right.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Magnaron scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T1#
Magnaron misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Magnaron.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magnaron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester throws a leg kick but Magnaron sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Priester clobbers Magnaron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magnaron jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnaron lands the left hand.
Magnaron moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priester lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magnaron backs up against the cage.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magnaron is out of range and Priester settles back down.
Magnaron is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magnaron on the side of the head.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Magnaron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Priester drives through and clinches with Magnaron against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch. #T2#
A short left from Priester.
Magnaron lands with a short shot to the head.
Magnaron misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Magnaron on the inside.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Magnaron.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Magnaron wants to break free but Priester has control.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Magnaron avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage. #T3#
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Magnaron has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Magnaron fails to land.
Magnaron wants to break free but Priester has control.
A body shot lands from Priester.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magnarons head.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
Priester lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Priester.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priester.
Priester takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Magnaron. #T4#
Priester misses with a body punch.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Magnaron throws a head punch that misses.
Priester blocks an uppercut.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magnaron throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Priester on the inside.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Magnaron is rocked!
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Magnaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Magnaron seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron scores with a shoulder strike.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Priester misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magnaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester avoids the body shot from Magnaron.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Priester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Magnaron has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Magnaron and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Priester stuns Magnaron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priester keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Magnaron is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magnaron.
Magnaron wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magnaron moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Magnaron attempts a counter takedown but Priester avoids it well and moves away.
Magnaron throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester slips a straight right by Magnaron.
Magnaron blocks the body kick.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester slips a straight right by Magnaron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magnaron misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Magnaron with an uppercut!
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnaron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magnaron punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Priester cracks Magnaron with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Magnaron walks into a left hand.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Magnaron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Priester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magnaron scrambles back to his feet.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magnaron slips under a jab from Priester.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron wants to clinch.#T2#
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Magnaron's front leg but catches the back leg as Magnaron tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Magnaron.
Magnaron blocks the body kick.
Magnaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magnaron doesn't seem phased though.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Magnaron slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magnaron misses the target.
Magnaron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing. #T3#
Magnaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Magnaron tries to close the distance and clinch but Priester swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Priester moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magnaron.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magnaron working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnaron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Magnaron makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magnaron misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Priester.
Magnaron lands a body punch.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Priester lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Priester blocking some punches.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Magnaron misses with a punch on the inside.
Magnaron misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester cracks Magnaron with a nice body shot.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnaron tries to break free but Priester pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Priester - that landed with a thud.
Magnaron can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Magnaron throws a head punch that misses.
Priester tries to work over Magnaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnaron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
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.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Priester throws a front kick that sends Magnaron stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magnaron avoids a kick to the body.
Magnaron looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big left from Magnaron misses.
Magnaron scores with a nice head shot.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester slips a jab from Magnaron.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Magnaron gets a clinch.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Magnaron.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnaron controls his hands.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester. #T1#
Priester works on Magnaron's body with a couple of short punches.
Magnaron working aggressively here.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priester.
Magnaron is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Magnaron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Magnaron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Magnaron controls his hands.
Magnaron blocks a body shot from Priester.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magnaron.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Magnaron avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Magnaron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magnaron's elbow.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Priester's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magnaron pushes Priester back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Priester blocks a body shot from Magnaron.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnaron.
Magnaron lands an uppercut.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Magnaron misses with the head strike.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Magnaron swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Magnaron prevents a body shot from Priester.
Magnaron tries to work over Priester's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Magnaron blocking some punches.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester gets through Magnaron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magnaron lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Magnaron misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magnaron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Magnaron.
Priester blocks a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron presses Priester against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priester lands an uppercut.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Magnaron misses with a body punch.
Magnaron tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester is working Magnaron over against the cage.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Von Magnaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Magnaron avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Magnaron wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A very excited looking Landon Priester made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: PFC 111 Slurper vs Andreev 2     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Magnaron's front leg but catches the back leg as Magnaron tries to avoid it.
Magnaron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Magnaron throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Magnaron is out of range.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Magnaron lands a jab.
Magnaron throws a right hand that Priester ducks under and follows up with a left that Priester also avoids with ease.
Priester lunges at Magnaron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Magnaron's hand.
Magnaron scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Magnaron misses.
Priester moves forwards but Magnaron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Priester.
Magnaron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Magnaron misses.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Magnaron's leg but Magnaron calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Magnaron thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Magnaron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magnaron connects with a body shot.
Priester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester scores with a three punch combo!
Magnaron dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magnaron ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester is looking to chop away at Magnaron's legs.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magnaron.
Priester is trying to counter with his kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnaron connects with a right hand. Priester shakes it off.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester looks for the body kick but Magnaron saw that one coming.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magnaron manages to avoid it.
Priester moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.
Magnaron misses with a wild body shot.
Magnaron tries to clinch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester motions for Magnaron to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester misses with a looping right.#T2#
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester flicks out a counter leg kick but Magnaron steps away.
Magnaron connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Magnaron throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magnaron takes one on the button.
Priester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Magnaron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Magnaron lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priester at a distance.
Magnaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Magnaron.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magnaron.
Magnaron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Magnaron looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester clobbers Magnaron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magnaron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Magnaron had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Magnaron steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Magnaron misses with a combination
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Magnaron shrugs it off.
Magnaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron lands a jab to the nose.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magnaron moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPriester.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Magnaron misses with a body shot.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Priester lands the left hand.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. Magnaron shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Magnaron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magnaron lands a glancing blow to the side of Priester's head.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Von Magnaron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester slips a jab from Magnaron.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Magnaron ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Magnaron lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Magnaron with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magnaron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Magnaron looks to land a combination but Priester avoids it well.
A cross from Magnaron lands.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Magnaron off the cage and back into range.
Magnaron misses with a straight right.
Magnaron scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Magnaron thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Magnaron throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magnaron is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
A shot to the liver by Priester. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnaron lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Magnaron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Magnaron throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Some bone on bone action there as Magnaron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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 Von Magnaron will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magnaron misses with an uppercut
and Magnaron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Priester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magnaron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Magnaron.
Priester slips a jab from Magnaron.
Magnaron scores with a nice strike.
Magnaron throws a body shot but no joy.
Magnaron scores with a nice head shot.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magnaron.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Magnaron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Magnaron dodges the punch combination from Priester.
Magnaron wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
Priester misses with a hook.
Magnaron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnaron fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magnaron misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Magnaron.
Von Magnaron is winning the standup battle so far.
Magnaron missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magnaron throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range. #T1#
Priester misses with a body shot.
Magnaron lunges at Priester with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Priester's hand.
Priester connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Magnaron walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Magnaron stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Magnaron throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnaron misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Magnaron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnaron has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
A slow jab from Magnaron misses its intended target.
Priester on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magnaron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magnaron swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magnaron tries to clinch up.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range. #T2#
Priester slips under a jab.
Magnaron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Magnaron just misses with a punch to the body.
Magnaron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Magnaron throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Magnaron had a free shot at his head there.
Magnaron moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnaron checks a leg kick.
Priester moves forwards but Magnaron connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Priester jabs at Magnaron's body.
Magnaron slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Magnaron lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Magnaron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magnaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester lands a front kick.
Magnaron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Magnaron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Priester throws a wild body kick that Magnaron sees coming a mile off.
Magnaron misses with a straight left.
Magnaron throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magnaron moves away.
Priester misses with a low kick as Magnaron jumps back.
Priester moves away from the strike by Magnaron.
Priester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Priester there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Priester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priester gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester throws a jab when Magnaron was well out of range.
Priester slips a straight right by Magnaron.
Magnaron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Decent striking displayed by Magnaron there.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester cracks Magnaron with an open hand slap.
Magnaron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Magnaron looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Magnaron slips the punch.#T4#
Magnaron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Priester lands but Magnaron takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magnaron. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magnaron misses with a hook.
Magnaron cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester moves out of range as Magnaron strikes.
Some wild striking there from Magnaron.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magnaron.
Magnaron looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Magnaron lands a right hook to the body.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Magnaron manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throws a front kick that sends Magnaron stumbling back into the cage.
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magnaron throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Magnaron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Magnaron misses with the combination.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Priester throws a push kick but Magnaron slaps the foot to one side.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnaron throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magnaron misses with a two punch combination.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Magnaron.
Priester circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab, jab by Magnaron - just one landing.
Priester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magnaron tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magnaron throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Magnaron bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Magnaron throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magnaron connects with a crisp jab.
Magnaron throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a two punch combo.
Priester throws a push kick but Magnaron slaps the foot to one side.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magnaron.
Magnaron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magnaron misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester throws a low kick but Magnaron avoids it.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Magnaron's head but Magnaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magnaron throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Magnaron stuns Priester with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magnaron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Magnaron scores with the left hand. Priester knows he should have avoided that one.
Magnaron pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Magnaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Magnaron.
Magnaron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
A big right from Priester misses.
Magnaron throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Magnaron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Priester misses with a series of wild punches.
Magnaron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Magnaron avoids it.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Magnaron counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Magnaron stands up and beckons Priester to his feet.
Magnaron throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magnaron.
Priester takes one on the button.
Magnaron looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
A cross from Priester lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Magnaron does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Priester lands a jab to Magnaron's midsection.
Magnaron throws a nice looking combination but Priester bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Magnaron pushes Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
Magnaron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Magnaron backwards.
Magnaron blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magnaron working aggressively here.
Priester is working Magnaron over against the cage.
Magnaron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Priester tries to work over Magnaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.
Magnaron scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
Priester blocks a body shot from Magnaron.
Magnaron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaron doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Priester. #T4#
Magnaron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
Magnaron is trying to break the clinch but Priester is controlling him.
Magnaron has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Magnaron misses with some punches.
Magnaron throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Magnaron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magnaron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Magnaron.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Magnaron throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Priester. #BC#
Magnaron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magnaron throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester throws a jab when Magnaron was well out of range.

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 Von Magnaron.
I think Magnaron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado     
Date:   May 12, 2019
#R1#
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zhai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zhai throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Zhai digs a good body shot into Priester's ribs.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Zhai with a hook.
Zhai scores with a sloppy right hand. Priester should have avoided that one.
Zhai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Priester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Priester cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhai counters with a solid body kick.
Zhai tried to score with a low kick but Priester checks it.
Zhai misses with a right hand
and Priester counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zhai's knee momentarily.
Zhai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Zhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Priester moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Zhai cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zhai with a nice cross.
Priester misses with a kick to the body
and Zhai counters with a thumping low kick.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhai's head backwards.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zhai checks a leg kick.
Priester jabs Zhai right on the nose. Zhai blinks but takes it well.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Priester.
Zhai throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhai. #T2#
Priester explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester cracks the inside of Zhai's front leg.
Zhai's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Priester connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhai scrambles back to his feet.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Zhai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Zhai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Priester.
Zhai misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhai.
A leg kick checked by Priester.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Priester misses with the combination.
Zhai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Priester slips a straight right by Zhai.
Priester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Zhai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Zhai slips under a jab.
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!
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Zhai's knee but Zhai avoids it well. #T4#
Zhai misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Zhai lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhai.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Zhai's head back.
Zhai looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zhai misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Zhai sees coming a mile off.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Priester staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai cracks Priester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zhai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester checks a low kick from Zhai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
Zhai throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Zhai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zhai checks a low kick from Priester.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhai scores with a leg kick.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhai can do to turn this around?
Zhai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhai counters with a straight right hand.
A jab lands there for Priester.
Zhai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhai.
A left lands for Zhai.
Zhai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhai throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Zhai shrugs it off.
Zhai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zhai doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Zhai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester moves out of range of the leg kick from Zhai.
Zhai takes one on the button.
Zhai lands with a good body shot.
Zhai wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Priester looks for the body kick but Zhai saw that one coming.
Zhai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Priester.
Zhai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Zhai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhai thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhai thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Priester misses the jab.
Zhai misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Zhai's knee but Zhai avoids it well.
Priester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhai's head.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat.
Zhai has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Zhai misses.
Zhai tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai misses with a looping right.
Zhai throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Zhai only half commits.
Zhai misses with a hook.
Zhai lands a right hook to the body.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhai avoids the head kick by Priester.
Zhai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Zhai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zhai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Zhai avoids it.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zhai might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priester has got the better of the exchanges.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zhai is out of range and Priester settles back down.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Zhai.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester thuds his shin into the meat of Zhai's side.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhai on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Zhai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Zhai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Zhai.
Priester avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Zhai scores with a hook.
Priester motions for Zhai to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zhai connects with a jab.
Zhai misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Zhai finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Zhai blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
A jab from Zhai misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zhai misses with the body kick
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Priester takes a swing at Zhai's ribcage but misses.
Zhai throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
Zhai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Zhai misses with a wild body shot.
Priester cracks Zhai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A left lands for Priester.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhai slips a jab from Priester.
A big left from Priester misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Zhai throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Zhai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester misses with a hook
and Zhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Zhai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhai steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priester.
Priester stuns Zhai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Good exchange - Priester coming out on top.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zhai jabs Priester to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhai blocks a low kick nicely.
Good exchange - Zhai coming out on top.
Zhai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Priester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhai throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester scores with a hook.
Priester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Priester throws a hook but Zhai blocks it.
Zhai takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Priester scores with a jab.
Zhai throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Zhai misses its intended target.
Zhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Zhai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhai throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Priester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester thumps Zhai with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Zhai.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Priester.
Zhai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zhai checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Zhai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Zhai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Zhai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zang Zhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhai.
Zhai swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Zhai moves out of range easily.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into Zhai's torso.
Zhai swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Zhai slips the punch.
Zhai lands a jab to the nose.
Zhai throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Priester with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhai blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester thuds a left hand into Zhai's body.
Zhai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhai throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Zhai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Priesters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Zhai.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Zhai slips a straight right by Priester.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhai looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Zhai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zhai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priester's sensitive parts.
Priester's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Priester duly obliges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

After winning the bout, Landon Priester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: PFC 100 The Culmination     
Date:   Apr 21, 2019
#R1#
Panikov wants to slow Priester down by chopping away at his legs.
Priester quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A jab from Priester does it's job there.
Sergey Panikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Panikov tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Panikov moved out of range.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Panikov slips under a jab from Priester.
Panikov slips a jab from Priester.
Panikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
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!
Priester misses with a hook. Panikov ducked under it nicely.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a body kick.
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Panikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Panikov momentarily.
Panikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Priester blocks a jab.
Panikov scores with a hook.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Panikov avoids the body shot from Priester.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Priester lands a head shot.
Panikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Priester blocks a jab.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester slips under a jab from Panikov.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester with a hook.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester. #T2#
Panikov throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Panikov throws a body kick that misses.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Panikov moves away and avoids it.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Panikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Decent striking displayed by Panikov there.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Panikov misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Panikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Panikov shrugs it off.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Panikov throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov with a nice cross.
Panikov swings widly with a right hand
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panikov tries to bum rush Priester with a series of wild strikes but Priester uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Panikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a head kick but Panikov moves out of range.
Panikov lands a jab to Priester's midsection.
Priester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester cracks the inside of Panikov's front leg.
Panikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a big head kick but Panikov shrugs it off.
Panikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Panikov throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester takes a swing at Panikov's ribcage but misses.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Panikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panikov.
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Priester takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester thuds his right hand into Panikov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Panikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Panikov staying out of range there.
Priester moves out of range as Panikov strikes.#T4#
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Panikov misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Panikov does it's job there.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Panikov moves out of range easily.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
No joy there for Panikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Panikov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Priester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Priester misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Panikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Priester doesn't seem phased though.
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Priester 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Priester scores with a one two! Panikov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Panikov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Panikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Panikov sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Panikov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
Panikov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Priester. That one must have hurt.
Priester slips a jab from Panikov.
Panikov throws a hook to the side of Priester's head but Priester sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a nice kick to the body.
Panikov throws a lazy head kick
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Panikov.
Panikov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
Priester is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Panikov misses with a hook
and Priester counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Panikov misses.
Panikov slips a jab and a cross from Priester.
Panikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Panikov's head but Panikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Panikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester connects with the punch.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Panikov misses.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Donk. Priester catches Panikov right on the button with a cross.
Priester punishes Panikov's body with a nice straight punch.
Panikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Panikov misses with a hook
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Panikov throws a head kick that misses
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester takes one on the button.
Some wild striking there from Panikov.
Panikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.#T2#
A left lands for Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Panikov throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panikov thinking.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Panikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Panikov throws a leg kick
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Priester lands.
Panikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Priester throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester lands an overhand right.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panikov manages to avoid it.
Panikov tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Panikov is out of range. #T3#
Panikov lands a slapping body shot.
Priester avoids the body shot from Panikov.
Priester appears to be looking for a big counter.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Panikov slips under a jab.
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Panikov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Priester has got the better of the exchanges.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Panikov's shoulder, as Panikov tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from Panikov misses its intended target.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Panikov throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Panikov.
Panikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Panikov jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
Panikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Panikov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Panikov is just out of range.
Panikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester slips under a jab from Panikov.
Panikov moves forwards but Priester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Panikov finds it's way through Priester's defenses.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Panikov moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Panikov connects with a crisp jab.
Priester throws a low kick but Panikov moves out of range easily.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Panikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Priester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Panikov finds it's target.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Panikov's hands.
Panikov lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Panikov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Panikov.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Panikov blocks a head kick by Priester.
Panikov misses with a hook. Priester ducked under it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Panikov. That snapped Priester's head back.
Panikov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester moves forwards but Panikov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Panikov misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
A quick step to the side and Priester tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Panikov throws a big shot that misses.
Panikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panikov throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Panikov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPriester.
Panikov misses with a right hand
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Panikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Priester backs off Panikov throws a huge counter combo but Priester manages to avoid it all.
Panikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Panikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Priester.
Panikov avoids a kick to the body.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Panikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Panikov.
Priester fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Panikov tries a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Panikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Panikov looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Panikov throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panikov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Sergey Panikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester tries to work over Panikov's front leg with a kick but Panikov checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panikov! But no joy.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester digs a good hook to Panikov's body.
Priester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Panikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Panikov misses with a combination
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Panikov misses with a head kick.
Panikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Panikov cracks the inside of Priester's front leg.
Jab by Priester.
Panikov misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Panikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Panikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Panikov throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Panikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a nice kick to the body.
Panikov misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Priester.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Priester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester scores with a kick to the body.
Panikov misses with a few strikes there.
Panikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panikov throws a leg kick but Priester checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Priester.
Panikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Panikov walks into a stiff left hand from Priester.
A shot to the liver by Priester. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Priester bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester scores with a shot to the body.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Panikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Panikov.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Panikov tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Panikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panikov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Panikov walks into a left hand.
Panikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Panikov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester is looking to slow Panikov down with leg kicks.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Panikov can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

After winning the bout, Landon Priester thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Sergey Panikov had this to say: 'Haha I am shit.sorry'.

 

Event: PFC 94 Alzheimer vs McLaughlin     
Date:   Mar 16, 2019
#R1#
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackal fakes the leg kick and cracks Priester in the body.
Priester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackal misses with a right hand
and Priester counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jackal moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jackal throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Priester throws a counter combo.
Jackal digs a good hook to Priester's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackal is defended easily by Priester.
Jackal throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Jackal only half commits.
Jackal slips under a jab.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Jackal.
Priester blocks a jab.
Donk. Priester catches Jackal right on the button with a cross.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackal misses with a body shot
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jackal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Jackal loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Jackal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jackal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackal connects with a crisp jab.
Jacky Jackal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackal throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester defending well as Jackal loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Jackal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester looks to land a combination but Jackal avoids it well.
Jackal pivots, looking for a leg kick but Priester is out of range and Jackal settles back down.
Jackal lands a jab to the head.
Jackal slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackal.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jackal lands with an uppercut that bounces Priester off the cage and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackal throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
Jackal finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jackal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Priester.
Jackal throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackal can pounce on him.
Priester is looking to chop away at Jackal's legs. #TD#
Jackal darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Priester is trying to maintain the position but Jackal is very close to passing his half guard.
Priester is holding on to half guard well.
Jackal lands with a punch from half guard.
Jackal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackal has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Priester avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackal. #T3#
Jackal is trying to control the action in half guard but Priester is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Priester taking some punishment here, with Jackal in his half guard.
Priester is looking to improve his position.
Priester gets back to full guard.
Jackal throws an elbow that misses. Priester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackal's guard. Nice move by Priester!#REVB##SUB#
Jackal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Priester defends well.
Jackal tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Priester being controlled here momentarily.
Priester controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priester is continuing to stall.
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 Jacky Jackal will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Priester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackal.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Priester, as that shot connected.
Jackal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Jackal ducks down to avoid it.
Jackal throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jackal throws a push kick but Priester slaps the foot to one side.
Priester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackal.
Jackal throws out a leg kick but Priester moves out of range and Jackal only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Jackal.
Jackal scores with a body shot.
Jackal misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackal stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Priester avoids the body shot from Jackal.
Priester follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Priester throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jackal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester misses with a low kick. #T1#
Jackal misses with a low kick.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Jackal.
Jackal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Priester gets caught flat footed, as Jackal shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Priester manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Jackal is looking for a triangle but Priester pushes his legs off easily.
Priester content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Jackal is looking for a triangle here but Priester uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
Jackal is letting Priester control him for a moment.
Jackal tries to bench press Priester off him but Priester keeps the position.
Jackal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priester's best efforts.#T3#
Jackal is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jackal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Priester performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Jackal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Priester pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jackal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Priester seems content to control.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackal wants to control but Priester is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
A quick step to the side and Jackal tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
A lazy left from Jackal finds it's target.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackal.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Priester - that will leave a mark!
Jackal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good leg kick by Priester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackal moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Jackal's shoulder, as Jackal tries to avoid the shot.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jackal slips a jab from Priester.
Jackal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Priester lands with a hook. Jackal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jackal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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! Jackal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Jackal ducks down to avoid it.
Jackal buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jackal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jackal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackal.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackal fakes the leg kick and cracks Priester in the body.
Jackal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It appears Jackal was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jackal lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester tries to work over Jackal's front leg with a kick but Jackal checks it.
Jackal moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackal.
A telegraphed right hand from Priester misses the target.
Priester throws a hook but Jackal blocks it.
Jackal dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Priester. That did some damage!
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackal.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Jackal does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackal has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priester wants it to stay on the feet.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackal is just out of range.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester connects with a leg kick. Jackal looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Jackal checks a leg kick.
Jackal throws a low kick but Priester avoids it.
Good leg kick by Jackal there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jackal slips under a jab from Priester.
Jackal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jackal looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Jackal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Priester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Priester has knocked Jackal down with a huge combo! Priester steps away and waves a wobbly Jackal back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Jackal is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a hook but Jackal blocks it.
Oh Jackal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priester sizes up Jackal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jackal misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Priester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jackal blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackal was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Jackal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD#
Jackal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jackal is looking to advance position but Priester won't allow it.
Jackal wants to advance to full mount but Priester doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Priester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackal.
Jacky Jackal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Priester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Priester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Priester advances position into side control!
Priester in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jackal seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
What's Jackal going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jackal tries to bench press Priester off him but Priester keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Jackal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackal tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackal struggling a bit here.
Jackal is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Priester wants to control but Jackal is keeping him busy.
Jackal tries to control but Priester manages to take his back.
Priester is hanging on to Jackal's back as he tries to escape.
Jackal trying to control but not successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Our winner, Landon Priester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brixton missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Danny Brixton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester needs to keep his hands up - Brixton had a free shot at his head there.
Brixton checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brixton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Priester has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Priester shoots in for a takedown but Brixton shows good takedown defense.
Brixton connects with an inside leg kick.
Brixton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brixton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Brixton will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brixton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Brixton's head back.
Brixton avoids a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brixton.
Priester scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Brixton digs a good body shot into Priester's ribs.
Priester misses with a wild combination.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brixton swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Brixton misses with a leg kick
and Priester counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brixton thumps Priester with a low kick.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brixton.
Brixton works the jab nicely.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Brixton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It appears Brixton was looking to counter with a kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brixton, as that shot connected. #TD2#
Priester scores with a takedown into Brixton's guard.
Brixton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Priester dives into side control. #T2#
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!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brixton struggling a bit here.
Brixton tries to buck Priester off but Priester is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.
Brixton is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES#
Brixton kicks off Priester and gets to his feet.
Brixton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brixton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
Brixton misses with a wild body shot.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Brixton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brixton.
Brixton throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester throws out a counter right but Brixton avoids it with no problem.
Priester misses with a hook.
Brixton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Brixton.
Danny Brixton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Brixton motions for Priester to come forward. Brixton throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brixton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester throws a body kick that misses.
Brixton misses with a hook to the body
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Priester slips a straight right by Brixton.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester throws a head kick but Brixton moves out of range.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Brixton moves out of range easily.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Priester swinging wildly here. #T4#
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester scores with a shot to the body.
Priester thumps Brixton with a low kick.
Brixton misses with a body punch
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Priester fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brixton sprawls well initially but Priester persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brixton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Priester 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. #SUB#
Brixton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Priester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Brixton has an active guard here but Priester has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brixton gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brixton throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brixton.
Priester darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brixton misses with a low kick.
Brixton scores with a shot to the body.
Brixton staying out of range there.
Sloppy strikes from Priester. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Brixton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good shot there by Brixton.
It looks like Brixton has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Brixton's head but Brixton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Brixton avoids it.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Priester thuds a left hand into Brixton's 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!
Priester sizes up Brixton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Brixton misses its intended target.
Brixton throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brixton.
Brixton just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester moves away from the strike by Brixton. #T1#
A head kick misses from Brixton.
Brixton misses the body punch
and Priester counters with a nice body kick.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Brixton saw that one coming.
Priester takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Priester on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brixton's sensitive parts.
Brixton swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brixton swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Priester staying out of range there.
Brixton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brixton moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brixton misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brixton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Priester at a distance. #T2#
Brixton slips a straight right by Priester.
Brixton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Priester defending well as Brixton loads up on a big left hand.
Brixton scores with a nice body kick.
Priester throws a lazy uppercut
letting Brixton counter with a right hand.
Brixton misses with a looping left.
Brixton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Brixton.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A combination from Brixton does no damage.
Priester pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brixton back to the cage. Priester follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good leg kick by Priester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Priester slips a straight right by Brixton.
Brixton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Brixton moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Brixton - just one landing.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Brixton is out of range.
Brixton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.#T3#
A big left from Priester misses.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brixton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Brixton misses.
Brixton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Priester misses with a two punch combination.
Priester throws a front kick that sends Brixton stumbling back into the cage.
Brixton slips a straight right by Priester.
Brixton misses with a head kick.
Brixton misses with a leg kick.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Brixton.
Priester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brixton throws a head kick that misses.
Brixton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brixton manages to avoid it.
And Brixton counters with a quick kick to the body but Priester blocks it.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brixton was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
A big right from Priester misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick. #T4#
Brixton throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Brixton throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brixton defends well and Priester ends up having to push Brixton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brixton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brixton lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester takes a swing at Brixton's ribcage but misses.
Brixton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Priester tries to land a front kick but Brixton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brixton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Brixton sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brixton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brixton lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
Brixton needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tests Brixton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester thuds his shin into the meat of Brixton's side.
Priester is looking to slow Brixton down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Priester slips under a jab from Brixton.
Brixton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brixton jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
Brixton throws a body kick that misses. #TD2#
Priester shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brixton is trying to defend but Priester finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brixton is looking for a sweep. Priester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brixton is trying to maintain the position but Priester is very close to passing his half guard.
Brixton tries to roll over but Priester keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brixton regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Priester showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Brixton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brixton trying to control the position. #SUB#
Brixton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Priester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Priester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Brixton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Priester has passed into half guard!
Danny Brixton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brixton manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Brixton looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Priester has picked Brixton up and slammed him! Brixton can't keep hold of the triangle and Priester manages to pass to side control!
Brixton struggling a bit here.
Brixton trying to control but Priester flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Priester has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brixton's body. #T3#
Brixton tries to roll but Priester sticks to his back.
Priester has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brixton's body.
Let's hope that Priester 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.
Brixton wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Priester is not going to allow Brixton to sit and survive in this position.
Priester biding his time, controlling Brixton.
Priester is not going to allow Brixton to sit and survive in this position.
Brixton is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brixton wants to control his opponent's hands but Priester gets his hands free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

An out of breath Landon Priester thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: PFC 81 Andreev vs Antonio     
Date:   Dec 29, 2018
#R1#
Jorma lands a lovely overhand right.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jorma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorma with a body shot.
Priester is looking to slow Jorma down with leg kicks.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jorma slips under a jab from Priester.
Jorma lands the left hand.
Jorma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Priester finds it's way round the side to connect with Jorma's head.
Jorma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Jorma misses with an uppercut
and Priester counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Jorma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jorma feinted with a counter takedown.
Jorma connects with a solid leg kick.
Jorma misses with a head kick.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick from Priester misses. #TD#
Jorma drives through with a takedown into Priester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jorma in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jorma lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Jorma postures up in Priester's guard and throws a big left but Priester blocks it.
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Priester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Priester is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorma content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jorma postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jorma throwing strikes but missing.
Priester has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Jorma tries to free his leg and advance position but Priester is retaining full guard.
Jorma is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Priester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Priester is on top in guard. #REVB#
Priester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jorma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jorma is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Priester tries to free his leg and advance position but Jorma is retaining full guard.
Jorma looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Jorma has an active guard here but Priester has managed to pass into half guard.
Priester prevents Jorma from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jorma is not content to let Priester control the position.
Jorma is looking to improve his position.
Jorma trying to control here.
Priester prevents Jorma from improving his position.
Priester is thwarting Jorma's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jorma slips under a jab from Priester.
Jorma looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
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 Kosken Jorma will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jorma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Priester lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Priester coming out on top.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Jorma misses its intended target.
Jorma misses with a body kick.
Jorma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Jorma counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Jorma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jorma is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jorma slips a jab from Priester.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Priester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma shoots for a double leg takedown but Priester sprawls well. He's pushed Jorma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Jorma scores with a push kick.
Jorma throws a nice head kick!
Jorma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jorma.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Jorma closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priester circles away.
Jorma backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Jorma slips a straight right by Priester.
Jorma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jorma moves away.
Jorma takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
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!
Jorma throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jorma checks a low kick from Priester.
Both fighters circling a little - Jorma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Priester crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jorma - the referee stops the clock and Priester gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jorma. Priester manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jorma checks a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Jorma. Those never looked like landing.
Priester leaves Jorma with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kosken Jorma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jorma throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester throws a leg kick
and Jorma counters with an inside leg kick.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Jorma throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Jorma.
Jorma throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Jorma tries to score a power double leg takedown but Priester sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jorma somewhat.
Jorma throws a low kick, looking for Priester's leg but Priester calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Priester.
Jorma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Jorma slips under a jab.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Jorma's ribs.
Jorma bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Jorma misses.
Jorma is looking to score with low kicks.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Jorma off the cage and back into range.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester stuffs the takedown.
Priester throws out a counter right but Jorma avoids it with no problem.
Priester takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorma looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Priester takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Jorma slips the punch.
Jorma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jorma takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Jorma tried to score with a low kick but Priester checks it.
Jorma connects with a high kick.
Nice body punch from Priester.
Jorma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jorma with a body shot.
Priester takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jorma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester jabs Jorma right on the nose. Jorma blinks but takes it well.
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jorma connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester scores with a jab. Jorma acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jorma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priester defends well and Jorma ends up having to push Priester into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jorma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Jorma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Priester duly obliges.
Jorma slips under a jab from Priester.
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 the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jorma looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Jorma is out of range.
Jorma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priester attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Jorma's front leg but catches the back leg as Jorma tries to avoid it.
Priester slips a jab from Jorma.
Priester takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jorma was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jorma moves out of range of the leg kick from Priester.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jorma connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
Jorma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Jorma ducks down to avoid it. #TD#
Jorma drives through with a takedown into Priester's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Jorma wants to pass the guard but Priester is keeping the position.
Jorma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Priester wants to sweep here but Jorma controlling him for the moment.
Jorma being controlled here momentarily.
Jorma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jorma throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Priester has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jorma trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Priester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorma postures up in Priester's guard and throws a big left but Priester blocks it.
Jorma is looking to pass into half guard but Priester pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Priester is in guard.#REVB#
Kosken Jorma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jorma is looking for a triangle but Priester pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Jorma has his foot on Priester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priester works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorma is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jorma working a defensive guard here.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Priester 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. #SUB#
Jorma is looking for a triangle here but Priester uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Priester slows the pace down.
Jorma is trying to get back to half guard.
Jorma manages to work his way to half guard, despite Priester's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Priester controlling the pace.
Jorma is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priester in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jorma has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priester is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jorma drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

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 Kosken Jorma.
I think Jorma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kosken Jorma!

Kosken Jorma spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: PFC 77 Com vs Wright     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Priester lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Allen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Allen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Priester moves away.
Allen cracks the inside of Priester's front leg.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester thows a leg kick but Allen checks it #CL#
and Allen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Allen fails to land.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allen has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Allen lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Allen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Allen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Allen blocking some punches. #BC2#
Priester breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Allen's ribs.#T1#
Allen throws a low kick but Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen cracks a nice hook into Priester's ribs.
Priester throws a hook but Allen avoids it easily.
Allen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Eric's Play Pen in the buildup to the fight.
Priester lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priester uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Allen.
Allen scoring well with a low kick there.
Priester lands a front kick.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Allen wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Allen lands a right hook to the body.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Priester is trying to counter with his kicks.
Priester avoids the body shot from Allen.
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.
Allen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Allen slips a jab from Priester.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Allen defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Allen slips a jab from Priester.#T2#
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Allen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Allen takes one to the side of the head.
Allen is looking to wear down Priester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Allen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Allen blocks a head kick by Priester.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Priester, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Priester against the cage but Priester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Allen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen misses with a body shot
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
Allen tries to work over Priester's front leg with a kick but Priester checks it. #TD#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Priester is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Allen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Priester is defending against the submission attempts here by Allen.
Allen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Allen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Priester trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priester is controlling Allen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen working Priester over with strikes.
Priester is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Priester is trying to control but can't.
Allen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Allen throwing shots but Priester is blocking nicely.
Priester gets full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Allen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Allen throws a sloppy body shot
and Priester counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Allen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Allen.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Allen closes the distance and clinches.
Allen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester misses with some punches.
Allen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Allen just leaning against Priester, taking a breather.
Priester is working Allen over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester presses Allen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Priester breaks from the clinch.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester cracks Allen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Priester misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Allen.
Priester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Allen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Allen sees coming a mile off.
Priester sizes up Allen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priester takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester scores with a shot to the body.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Allen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Allen's head.
Allen throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Allen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Allen backs off Priester throws a huge counter combo but Allen manages to avoid it all.
A bone on bone clash there as Priester blocks the leg kick.
Allen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
Priester misses with a looping left.#TD#
Priester tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Priester slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Allen postures up in Priester's guard and throws a big left but Priester blocks it.
Priester trying to control the position.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Allen from controlling successfully.
Allen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Allen lands a couple of digs.
Allen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Priester's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Priester holds on and takes a little breather. #T3#
Allen trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Allen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester looks to land a left hand but Allen moved out of range nicely.
Allen is looking to score with low kicks.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allen.
Priester moves out of range of the leg kick from Allen.
Priester throws a body punch but Allen moves out of range.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Allen.
Allen lands with a nice body punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Allen throwing a counter right hand but Priester manages to avoid it.
Allen shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Priester counters with an inside leg kick.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Allen moves away and avoids it.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Allen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester throws a low kick but it's checked well by Allen.
Allen motions for Priester to come forward. Allen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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! Allen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Priester slips a straight right by Allen.
Priester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Allen scores with a decent looking hook.
Allen moves away from the strike by Priester.
Allen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Allen at a distance.
Allen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Allen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Priester throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Allen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Allen.
Priester looks to land a combination but Allen avoids it well.
Allen lands with a good body shot.
Allen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Allen wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Allen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Allen.
Priester throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Allen avoids a kick to the body.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen slips under a jab from Priester.
Allen throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Lamar Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester digs a good body shot into Allen's ribs.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Allen manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Allen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester throws the kick towards the body but Allen avoids it.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Nice jab there from Priester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Allen as he connects with a hook.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Allen checks a low kick from Priester.
Good leg kick by Priester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Priester motions for Allen to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Allen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Allen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Priester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Priester takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Allen feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester throws a head kick but Allen moves out of range.
Priester throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Priester misses the jab.
Allen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Priester tries a low kick but Allen avoids it.
Allen tries to clinch but Priester is having none of it.
Allen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Allen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen doesn't manage to clinch there - Priester circles away.
Allen lands a jab to the head.
Allen throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Allen if he has to take too many more of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A good leg kick by Priester.
Allen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with a low kick, right behind Allen 's knee.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen misses with a low kick as Priester jumps back.
Priester misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester thuds his right hand into Allen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Allen moved away.
Allen swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Allen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Allen loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Allen just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Allen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
Lamar Allen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Allen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen dodges the punch combination from Priester.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Priester winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A victorious Landon Priester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: PFC 72 Stein vs Mookjai     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Priester staying out of range there.
McGinnis throws a good cross that connects.
McGinnis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Priester is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
McGinnis tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGinnis tries to clinch there but Priester circles away.
Priester cracks McGinnis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
McGinnis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis. #TD#
Priester looking to score a takedown here. McGinnis is defending well but Priester drives through and ends up in McGinnis's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester passes McGinnis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McGinnis is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Priester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Priester lands strikes from half guard.
Priester wants to control but McGinnis is keeping him busy.
Priester prevents McGinnis from improving his position.
Priester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGinnis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McGinnis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Priester thows a huge punch but McGinnis dodges it nicely. #T2#
Priester looks to land a strike but McGinnis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McGinnis being controlled here, momentarily.
Priester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Priester looking to sit in guard and control but McGinnis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
McGinnis is stalling in the full guard.
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.#T3#
Priester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McGinnis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that McGinnis 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priester cracks the inside of McGinnis's front leg.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but McGinnis slips the punch.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends McGinnis's belly button to the back.
Aaron McGinnis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McGinnis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Priester tenderised McGinnis's leg. McGinnis is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Priester closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGinnis to the mat! McGinnis manages to get full guard.
Priester postures up in McGinnis's guard and throws a big left but McGinnis blocks it.
McGinnis has Priester pulled in close to control his posture.
Priester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Priester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Priester throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGinnis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McGinnis lands an overhand right.
Priester throws a leg kick that is checked
and McGinnis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGinnis scores with a nice body kick.
Priester lands with a kick to the temple. McGinnis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McGinnis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC#
McGinnis is rocked!
Priester throws the left hand but McGinnis avoids the punch easily.
McGinnis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Priester misses with a right hand
and McGinnis counters with a thumping low kick.
McGinnis misses with a leg kick.
McGinnis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Priester's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Priester misses.
McGinnis throws a lazy body kick
and Priester counters with a leg kick.
Priester connects with a nice looking jab.
McGinnis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McGinnis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester misses with an uppercut
and McGinnis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
McGinnis tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for McGinnis.
McGinnis is looking to clinch.
McGinnis misses with a body shot.
Priester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
McGinnis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McGinnis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McGinnis throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGinnis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGinnis lands with a right hand.
Priester throws a right hand that McGinnis ducks under and follows up with a left that McGinnis also avoids with ease.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but McGinnis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGinnis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Priester lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
A good leg kick by Priester.
Priester moves out of range as McGinnis strikes.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at McGinnis's knee but McGinnis avoids it well.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McGinnis just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Priester misses the target.
A punch combination from Priester misses.
Priester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGinnis.
Nice defenses there by McGinnis.
McGinnis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
McGinnis lands a front kick.#T3#
Priester checks a leg kick.
A big left from Priester misses.
McGinnis misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Priester was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McGinnis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester throwing a counter right hand but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGinnis moves away.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McGinnis loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
McGinnis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGinnis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester jabs McGinnis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
McGinnis checks a leg kick nicely.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGinnis can do to turn this around?
A big left from Priester misses.
McGinnis wants to land a leg kick but Priester is out of range.
Priester is looking to counter punch.#T4#
McGinnis throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as McGinnis blocks the leg kick.
McGinnis throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
McGinnis throws a body kick that misses.
Priester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGinnis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGinnis.
Nice uppercut lands for McGinnis. That snapped Priester's head back.
McGinnis misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
McGinnis jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
McGinnis walks into a straight right hand from Priester.#TD#
Priester shoots in and bounces McGinnis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGinnis controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Priester with a poor takedown
and McGinnis counters with a good, hard body kick but Priester shrugs it off.
McGinnis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
An inside leg kick lands from McGinnis.
McGinnis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
McGinnis explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McGinnis ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Priester.
McGinnis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McGinnis tries to clinch but Priester moves out of range.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McGinnis lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGinnis misses with a looping left.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGinnis manages to avoid it.
McGinnis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
McGinnis ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
McGinnis misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Priester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Priester stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGinnis.
McGinnis thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priester if he has to take too many more of those.
McGinnis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Priester.
Priester tries to land a front kick but McGinnis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McGinnis scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGinnis was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester thumps McGinnis with a low kick.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Priester slams his shin into McGinnis's torso.
Priester takes a swing at McGinnis's ribcage but misses.
McGinnis lands a body shot.
Aaron McGinnis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Priester fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
McGinnis has managed to clinch.
McGinnis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
McGinnis scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from McGinnis.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but McGinnis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by McGinnis.
Priester lands a nice shot to the body.
McGinnis scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGinnis tries to throw a body punch but Priester avoids it by throwing McGinnis back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by McGinnis.
Priester wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McGinnis scores with a shot to the side of Priester's head.
McGinnis blocking some punches.
McGinnis scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Priester manages to break the clinch.
Priester tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Priester motions for McGinnis to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester scores with a nice head shot.
Priester looks to land a left hand but McGinnis moved out of range nicely.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGinnis.
McGinnis flicks out a counter leg kick but Priester steps away.
A swing and a miss from McGinnis.
Priester missing with a left hand there. McGinnis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Priester keeps McGinnis at a distance using the push kick.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but McGinnis ducks down to avoid it.
McGinnis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester lands with a nice body punch.
Priester misses with a body shot.
A big left from McGinnis misses.
McGinnis scoring well with a low kick there.
McGinnis blocks the body kick.
McGinnis moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
McGinnis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. McGinnis moves away and avoids it.
McGinnis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
McGinnis throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
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!
Priester gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting McGinnis counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.#TD#
Priester bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGinnis tries to improve position but can't.
Landon Priester overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on McGinnis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McGinnis is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Priester is staying active.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throwing strikes but McGinnis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron McGinnis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Priester has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Our winner, Landon Priester, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: PFC 65 Cotton vs Dmitrov     
Date:   Sep 29, 2018
#R1#
Kapaldi checks the leg kick.
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.
Kapaldi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kapaldi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kapaldi back to the cage. Priester follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
A countering left hand to the body from Priester misses.
Kapaldi takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kapaldi.
Priester scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kapaldi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kapaldi thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Priester misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapaldi misses its target.
Kapaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kapaldi cracks the inside of Priester's front leg. #T1#
Priester looks to land a body kick but Kapaldi moved away.
Kapaldi is looking to counter with a body kick.
Priester throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Kapaldi sees coming a mile off.
Kapaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester wants to land a leg kick but Kapaldi is out of range.
Kapaldi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Priester has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Priester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kapaldi throws a head kick that misses.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Priester has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kapaldi.
The fighters circling - Kapaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Priester takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Kapaldi thuds his right hand into Priester's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapaldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Priester cracks a nice hook into Kapaldi's ribs.
Kapaldi tried to score with a low kick but Priester checks it.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Priester throws a series of punches but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Priester!
Priester will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Priester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Kapaldi cracks Priester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Priester is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kapaldi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapaldi throws a push kick but Priester slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Priester misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.
Kapaldi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kapaldi at a distance.
Kapaldi moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Kapaldi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Priester slips a jab from Kapaldi.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kapaldi throws a front kick that sends Priester stumbling back into the cage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester throws a hook but Kapaldi avoids it easily.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester scores with a one two! Kapaldi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kapaldi checks it well.
Kapaldi slips a straight right by Priester.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pedro Kapaldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
Priester takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kapaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Priester's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kapaldi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Priester scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Priester.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester sizes up Kapaldi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priester with a nice cross.
Priester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kapaldi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapaldi scores with a decent looking hook.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kapaldis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kapaldi connects with a leg kick. Priester looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Priester misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kapaldi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapaldi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kapaldi slips a jab and a cross from Priester.
Kapaldi blocks a jab.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Kapaldi avoids the head kick by Priester.
Kapaldi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick there by Priester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Priester's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Kapaldi slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Kapaldi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapaldi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat.
Priester throws the left hand but Kapaldi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kapaldi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kapaldi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Kapaldi as he connects with a hook.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Priester is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick but Priester moved away.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kapaldi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kapaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kapaldi scores with a nice body kick.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Kapaldi uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Kapaldi counters with a quick kick to the body but Priester blocks it.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Kapaldi blocks the body kick.
Kapaldi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi thumps Priester with a low kick.
Priester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Both fighters circling a little - Kapaldi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi tests Priester's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Kapaldi throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
A jab from Kapaldi misses.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kapaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
Priester has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kapaldi.
Priester lands a nice shot that snaps Kapaldi's head back.
Priester swings for the body but Kapaldi moves out of range.
Kapaldi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body.
Kapaldi is looking to wear down Priester with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kapaldi.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Kapaldi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kapaldi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kapaldi swings for the body but Priester moves out of range.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kapaldi throws a leg kick which misses Priester's front leg but catches the back leg as Priester tries to avoid it.
Kapaldi lands a nice looking body shot.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kapaldi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapaldi throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a straight right hand.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kapaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Priester is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Priester checks a leg kick.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Kapaldi's belly button to the back.
Kapaldi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Kapaldi has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.#T4#
Kapaldi is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapaldi manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kapaldi checks it well.
Kapaldi tries to score with a low kick but Priester moves his leg out of the way.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kapaldi misses the shot to the body.
Kapaldi loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester scores with a leg kick.
Kapaldi thumps Priester with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapaldi misses with a body shot.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Priester misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kapaldi counters with a good, hard body kick but Priester shrugs it off.
Priester thumps Kapaldi with a low kick.
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 Pedro Kapaldi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kapaldi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Priester is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kapaldi misses with a kick to the body.
Kapaldi keeps Priester at a distance using the push kick.
A jab from Priester misses.
Kapaldi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kapaldi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Priester on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Kapaldi misses its intended target.
Kapaldi misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapaldi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kapaldi motions for Priester to come forward. Kapaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kapaldi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Priester under the eye.
Kapaldi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester lands a jab.#T1#
Kapaldi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kapaldi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester throws a chopping leg kick but Kapaldi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kapaldi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Priester lands a glancing blow to the side of Kapaldi's head.
Kapaldi lands a body shot.
Priester is looking to slow Kapaldi down with leg kicks.
Kapaldi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Priester throws a solid leg kick but Kapaldi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Priester.
Nice cross by Priester.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Kapaldi tries to land a leg kick but Priester saw it coming and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kapaldi. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Priester! But no joy.#T2#
Kapaldi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapaldi slips a jab from Priester.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kapaldi's hands.
Priester avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kapaldi's hands.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Kapaldi's head but Kapaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kapaldi punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Kapaldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapaldi.
Kapaldi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi sizes up Priester with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Priester blocks a jab.
Priester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kapaldi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kapaldi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kapaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Kapaldi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Kapaldi misses.
Priester has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kapaldi.
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kapaldi.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapaldi is just out of range.
Kapaldi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kapaldi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapaldi lands a leg kick that knocks Priester off balance momentarily.
A left lands for Priester.
Kapaldi takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Kapaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Kapaldi walks into a jab.
Kapaldi throws a shot to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester misses with a hook. Kapaldi ducked under it nicely.
Kapaldi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapaldi is looking to land body kicks.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester misses with a leg kick.
Kapaldi throws a quick counter kick to the body but Priester avoids it.
Kapaldi throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Kapaldi digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Priester avoids the head kick by Kapaldi.
Kapaldi backing away here, and Priester unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kapaldi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Kapaldi looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Kapaldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester slips under a jab from Kapaldi.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester avoids the body shot from Kapaldi.
Kapaldi feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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 Pedro Kapaldi.
I think Kapaldi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: PFC 61 Kansleri vs Karimov*     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Priester is looking to slow Melamies down with leg kicks.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melamies moves away.
Melamies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Melamies cracks the inside of Priester's front leg.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Melamies lands.
Priester throws a sloppy body shot
and Melamies counters with a low kick, right behind Priester 's knee.
Priester with a jab.
Priester lands a front kick.
Melamies throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester counters with a good, hard body kick but Melamies shrugs it off.
A big right from Priester misses.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Melamies doesn't seem phased though.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Melamies moves away and avoids it.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Melamies checks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Melamies.
Priester connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Melamies misses with a head kick.
Priester lands a nice hook to Melamies's body. Melamies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melamies throws a leg kick
and Melamies takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Melamies slips a straight right by Priester.
Melamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Melamies takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Melamies checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Priester throws a nice looking combination but Melamies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Priester does no damage.
Melamies looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester blocks a leg kick.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Melamies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Melamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Melamies.
It looked like Priester was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Melamies.
Priester connects with a leg kick. Melamies looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Melamiess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good shot there by Priester.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Melamies connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Priester.#T3#
Melamies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester pushes Melamies away with a front kick.
Priester tests Melamies's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Melamies moved out of range.
Melamies looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Melamies slips a jab from Priester.
Priester is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Melamies tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Melamies walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Melamies loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melamies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester scores with a nice body kick.
Melamies looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Melamies walks forward, straight into a front kick from Priester.#T4#
Melamies walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Priester checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Priester throws a push kick but Melamies slaps the foot to one side.
Melamies on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Priester looks to throw the jab but Melamies is out of range.
Melamies now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Melamies.
Priester takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Melamies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Priester misses with a kick to the body.
Melamies swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
#R2#
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melamies.
Melamies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Melamies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Priester.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Melamies is just out of range.
Priester tries a head kick but it misses.
Melamies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester throws a head kick but Melamies moves out of range.
Jab from Melamies.
Priester scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Priester throws a body kick that misses
and Melamies counters with a straight right hand.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Melamies catches Priester with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Melamies misses with a head kick.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melamies can do to turn this around?
Melamies blocks the body kick.
Melamies throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester misses with a head kick.
Melamies doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Melamies blocks a head kick by Priester.
It seemed like Melamies was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick from Priester lands but Melamies takes it in his stride.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Melamies is just out of range.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Melamies appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Melamies with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Melamies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Priester cracks the inside of Melamies's front leg.
Melamies throws a shot to the body.
Melamies misses with an uppercut.
Priester throws a lazy head kick
enabling Melamies to counter with a crisp jab.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester backing away here, and Melamies unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Melamies cracks Priester with an open hand slap.#CUT2#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Priester keeps Melamies at a distance using the push kick.
Melamies moves away from the strike by Priester.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melamies moves away.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melamies manages to avoid it.
Melamies misses with a hook to the body
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Melamies has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Priester.
Melamies takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Melamies gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Priester.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Melamies displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Melamies throws out a counter right but Priester avoids it with no problem.
Priester connects with a high kick. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester throws a hook but Melamies avoids it easily.
Melamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Melamies with an uppercut!
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester moves forwards but Melamies connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melamies misses with a combination
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Priester misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melamies! But no joy.
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Melamies
and Priester counters with a body kick that stops Melamies in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melamies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Priester coming out on top.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melamies! But no joy.
Melamies's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Melamies blocks a leg kick.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Priester slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Melamies is rocked!
Melamies gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Priester gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Priester!
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.

 

Event: PFC 55 Alzheimer vs Jackal*     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
Jorma shoots for a double leg takedown but Priester sprawls well. He's pushed Jorma's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Priester misses the jab.
Priester catches Jorma with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jorma slips a straight right by Priester.
Jorma keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Priester tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jorma connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jorma blocks a jab.
Jorma scores with a decent looking hook.
Jorma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Priester as he jumps to the side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jorma lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Priester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Priester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Priester fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jorma checks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jorma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jorma uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Priester.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorma checks a low kick from Priester.
Jorma avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Jorma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Priester's sensitive parts.
Jorma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Priester.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jorma. That's going to slow Priester down.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Jorma saw that one coming.#TD#
Jorma looking to score a takedown here. Priester is defending well but Jorma drives through and ends up in Priester's guard.
Jorma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Priester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Priester lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Jorma has his foot on Priester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priester works his way back into a safe position though.
Jorma is looking to sweep but instead, Priester has passed into half guard.
Priester seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Jorma is refusing to be controlled, as Priester sits in half guard.
Jorma tries to roll over but Priester keeps him under control.
Jorma wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Jorma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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!
Jorma tries to roll over but Priester keeps him under control.
Priester wants to take a breather but Jorma is having none of it.
Jorma wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Jorma is holding on to half guard well.
Jorma is trying to maintain the position but Priester is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Jorma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jorma wants to improve his position but Priester is controlling well. #SUB#
Jorma looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jorma wants to control but Priester is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Priester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jorma is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Jorma actively working from the bottom here.
Jorma is looking to improve his position.
Priester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jorma does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kosken Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Jorma throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jorma misses with a straight right.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Jorma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Priester throws a low kick but Jorma avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Jorma there.
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jorma misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Priester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Priester.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jorma connects with a crisp jab.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a leg kick but Jorma checks it.
Jorma connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester throws a jab when Jorma was well out of range.
Priester fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jorma.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jorma's sensitive parts.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jorma manages to avoid it.
Priester lands a nice hook to Jorma's body. Jorma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma lands a jab.
Jorma throws a push kick but Priester slaps the foot to one side.
Jorma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Jorma misses the shot to the body.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorma half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jorma walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Priester is looking to slow Jorma down with leg kicks.
Jorma fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jorma cracks Priester with an open hand slap.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Jorma moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jorma.
Jorma tries to land a front kick but Priester steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Priester tries a low kick but Jorma avoids it.
Jorma connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Jorma manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Priester on his heels. He'll look to pass Priester's guard now, I'm sure.
Jorma with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jorma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Priester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Priester is trying to keep Jorma in close.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Jorma from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Jorma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jorma won't allow Priester to sweep him here.
Jorma controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jorma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorma looking to pass the guard.
Priester trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jorma throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Jorma lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester tests Jorma's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jorma lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
Jorma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jorma.
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Jorma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jorma takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester lands a nice hook to Jorma's body. Jorma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Priester defends well and Jorma ends up having to push Priester into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jorma.
A little feinted left hand from Jorma on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jorma is looking to land body kicks.
Jorma does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Priester tries a low kick but Jorma avoids it.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Jorma connects with the punch.
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 Kosken Jorma will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Jorma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jorma lands a nice hook to Priester's body. Priester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Priester does it's job there.
A low kick from Priester misses
and Jorma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jorma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jorma scores with a jab.
Priester lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target.
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jorma has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Priester misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Jorma counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jorma.
Priester is controlling Jorma's posture.
Priester really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jorma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Priester controls Jorma momentarily but Jorma frees himself. #T1#
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Priester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jorma postures up.
Jorma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jorma wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Priester looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jorma is pushing down on Priester's leg trying to pass to half guard. Priester is fighting to maintain full guard but Jorma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Priester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorma.
Jorma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jorma is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jorma wants to take a breather but Priester is having none of it.
Jorma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Priester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jorma.
Jorma is keen to just control but Priester is a slippery customer.
Jorma throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Priester to regain full guard.
Jorma trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Priester avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jorma is looking to work some ground and pound but Priester has wrist control.
Jorma trying to control but Priester is working from the bottom.
Jorma working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Priester wants to sweep here but Jorma controlling him for the moment.
Jorma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jorma works over Priester with some ground and pound from guard.
Jorma loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jorma wants to pass the guard but Priester is keeping the position.
Priester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jorma is one step ahead there.
Priester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Priester avoids the body shot from Jorma.
Priester throws an overhand right that lands on Jorma's shoulder, as Jorma tries to avoid the shot.
Priester takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jorma misses with an uppercut.
Jorma throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good work by Priester as he checks the leg kick.
Jorma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jorma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Priester.
Priester works Jorma's body with a nice hook.
Priester misses with a hook. Jorma ducked under it nicely.
Jorma misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Priester releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jorma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Priester under the eye.
Jorma connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Priester chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jorma can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosken Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jorma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 181     
Date:   Jun 09, 2018
#R1#
Nakano scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester punishes Nakano's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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.
Nakano tries to move into range but Priester moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Nakano takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakano can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Priester.
Nakano misses with a body punch.
Priester misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nakano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Nakano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Priester with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester misses with a right hand
and Nakano counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Priester closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Nakano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakano working aggressively here.
Nakano misses with some punches.
Priester is leaning against Nakano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nakano stalling in the clinch but Priester improves position.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
Nakano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester working aggressively here.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester misses with a body punch.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakano.
Priester lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester misses with some punches. #T2#
Priester misses with the head strike.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Priester pushes Nakano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nakano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Nakano.
Nakano prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester working aggressively here.
Nakano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakano lands with a light punch inside.
Nakano is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakano blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Nakano's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Priester tries a body shot but Nakano blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Nakano fails to land.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakano uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakano tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Nakano has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Nakano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Nakano has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Priester is trying to keep an underhook but Nakano manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nakano not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nakano takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Priester is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Priester is defending against the submission attempts here by Nakano.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Priester moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nakano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nakano throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nakano accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nakano trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nakano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Priester connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
Nakano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Priester.
Priester is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester jabs Nakano right on the nose. Nakano blinks but takes it well.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakano misses with an uppercut.
Nakano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Priester counter with a right hand.
Nakano's jab looks to have found its range, popping Priester under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester scores with a nice right hand.
Priester tests Nakano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakano.
Priester on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nakano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nakano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Nakano dives in for a single leg takedown but Priester sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Priester cracks Nakano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Nakano is rocked!
Priester steps in with a hook that catches Nakano right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Priester follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Nakano looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Priester!
Landon Priester decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 179     
Date:   May 19, 2018
#R1##TD#
Jackal throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Priester was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackal finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackal landing with the ground and pound.
Jackal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Priester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Priester pulls Jackal in to control the position.
Jackal looking to pass the guard.
Jackal with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackal wants to control from the top but Priester keeps moving.
Jackal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Priester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Jackal from controlling successfully. #T1#
Jackal landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priester keeping moving, preventing Jackal from controlling successfully.
Priester trying to keep a closed guard but Jackal is proving a slippery customer.
Priester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackal trying to move into half guard but instead Priester has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Priester tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackal is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jackal has his foot on Priester's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Priester works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Priester is sitting in close to Jackal's body. Jackal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Priester is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Priester is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackal.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jacky Jackal!
A less than humble Jacky Jackal misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 176     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Priester lands the left hand.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.#CL#
Priester has managed to clinch.
Stark throws a knee to the head but misses.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Priester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark misses with a knee to the head.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
Stark struggles to land a body shot inside as Priester controls his hands.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stark jumps guard but Priester stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Stark.
Priester lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stark is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Priester to keep the fight standing.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Priester prevents it.
Stark pushes Priester back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stark misses with a hook to the ribs.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Priester.
Priester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stark changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Priester fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Priester avoids the head kick by Stark.
Priester throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester scores with a punch to the head.
Stark stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Priester feints and then cracks Stark's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stark down.
Priester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stark. Stark circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stark scores with a nice strike.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khal Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Stark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stark misses with a hook.
Priester blocks a head kick by Stark.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Priester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stark.
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Priester momentarily.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stark checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Stark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester lands with a hook. Stark tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stark throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester throws out a leg kick but Stark moves out of range and Priester only half commits. #CL#
Priester moves into the clinch successfully.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #TD2#
Stark pulls guard effortlessly.
Priester stays in close to Stark's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priester pushing down on Stark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Priester is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stark landing strikes from the bottom.
Priester is controlling the pace. #T4#
Stark preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark is trying to control but can't.
Stark missing with punches from the bottom.
Stark keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Priester takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stark has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stark controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stark connects with a body shot.
Priester avoids the head kick by Stark.
Priester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester lands a front kick.
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Stark if he has to take too many more of those.
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stark lands a head kick!
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stark momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Stark.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Stark moves out of range easily.
Stark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Priester to counter with a crisp jab.
Priester misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Priester walks into a left hand. #T1#
Stark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stark throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stark crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Priester - the referee stops the clock and Stark gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Priester. Stark manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Priester thuds a left hand into Stark's body.
Priester is looking to clinch.
Stark throws a head kick that misses.
Priester swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stark throws a sloppy head kick
and Priester counters with a nice kick to the body.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Priester looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Stark holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Starks head.
Priester cracks Stark with a nice body shot.#T2#
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stark just misses with a elbow thrown towards Priester's brow.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Stark swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Priester.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?
Priester lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landon Priester has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Priester lands a body punch.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Priester lands an uppercut.
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Priester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stark blocks a body shot from Priester. #T3#
Priester pushes Stark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Priester lands with a short shot to the head.
Priester lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
Stark misses with some punches.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark blocks a body shot from Priester.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Stark lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stark.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark misses with a punch on the inside.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark misses with an elbow strike.
Stark blocking some punches.
Stark lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stark tries to pull guard but Priester forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stark goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Stark uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester pushes Stark back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Priester.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Stark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Stark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Priester throws out the jab.
Stark keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Stark on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stark's head.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark throws an overhand right that lands on Priester's shoulder, as Priester tries to avoid the shot.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester blocks a head kick by Stark.
Stark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Priester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stark, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Priester.
A short uppercut from Stark. #T1#
Stark misses with an elbow over the top.
Priester throws a punch but it's blocked by Stark.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Priester misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Priester fails to land.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester lands with a left to the head.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Priester lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stark or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
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!
Stark swings wildly with an uppercut but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
A hook to the body from Priester. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Priester.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
A hook to the body from Priester.
Priester lands a shot to the body.
Priester lands a nice uppercut.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Stark's ribcage. Stark let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Priester.
Priester is working Stark over against the cage.
Priester scores with a shot to the side of Stark's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Priester.
A nice right hand lands inside from Priester.
Priester working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Priester is leaning against Stark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Priester cracks Stark with a nice body shot.
Priester misses with some punches.
Priester scores with a nice hook to the head.
Priester lands a left hand. #T3#
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Good body shot from Priester.
Khal Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stark backwards.
Priester lands a hook that snaps the head of Stark backwards. #ROC#
Stark is rocked!
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stark is still on wobbly legs! Can Priester finish him?
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
Priester lands a body shot in the clinch.
Priester softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Priester goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stark creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Priester's defenses.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow. #T4#
Stark throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stark fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stark seems to have recovered his senses.
Stark prevents a body shot from Priester.
Priester working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stark.
Stark tries a body shot but Priester blocks it.
Priester stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Priester.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
Priester lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Stark avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Priester tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A victorious Landon Priester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Khal Stark was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to my sponsors Zenith Nutrition and all the fans!'.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 173     
Date:   Apr 07, 2018
#R1#
Festation misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Priester finds it's way through Festation's defenses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Festation.
Festation misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Festation closes the distance and pushes Priester back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Festation tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Priester's elbow.
Priester tries to work over Festation's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Festation blocks an uppercut.
Priester lands a shoulder strike.
Priester lands with a light punch inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Priester has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Festation misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Priester as the two fighters clinch.
Priester lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Priester.
Festation is looking to control Priester's arms but Priester gets an underhook and turns him. Now Festation has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Priester works on Festation's body with a couple of short punches.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Festation backwards.
Festation throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Priester.
Priester misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation. #BC#
Festation breaks from the clinch.
Festation fails with an attempt to clinch.
Priester lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Festation is looking to chop away at Priester's legs.
Festation moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester tries to clinch up.
A little feinted left hand from Festation on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Festation throws a chopping leg kick but Priester manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And Priester tries to counter it with a takedown but Festation pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Priester feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Festation's calf.
Festation misses with a body kick.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Festation misses with a double jab.
A lazy body kick from Festation
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
Festation misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Priester lands a head kick!
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Festation doesn't seem bothered though.
Priester jabs at Festation's body.
Priester lands with a shot to the body.
Priester connects with a single shot there.
Festation takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Festation has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester misses with a hook.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T4#
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Festation's head.
Festation throws a low kick but Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester scores with a jab to the body.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Festation misses the target.
Priester has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Festation on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Festation on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Festation.
Jab, jab by Priester - just one landing.
Festation takes one on the button.
Priester looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester 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.
#R2#
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Festation pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Festation throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Festation.
A clash of legs there as Priester blocks the low kick.
Festation shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Priester eats them both and turns towards Festation to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester with a jab.
Festation avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Festation misses with the body kick
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Priester is predictable there
and Festation counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Priester jabs Festation right on the nose. Festation blinks but takes it well.
Priester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Festation is able to avoid easily.
Priester misses with a few strikes there.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Festation.
Festation takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Festation tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Priester misses the body punch
and Festation counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Festation is out of range and Priester settles back down. #T2#
Priester throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Festation throws a quick counter kick to the body but Priester avoids it.
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!
Priester lands with a right hand.
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Festation.
Priester tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Festation is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Festation was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Festation walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Priester swings widly with a right hand
and Festation counters with a nice kick to the body.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Priester throws out a loose jab but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Priester misses with a left hand
and Festation counters with a left and a right that stings Priester.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Festation looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priester lands the left hand.
Priester tries a low kick but Festation avoids it.
Festation lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a body punch but Festation moves out of range.
Priester throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Festation takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Priester connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Festation on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Festation lands an overhand right.
Priester throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Festation.
Priester lets loose with a powerful body kick. Festation will feel that in the morning.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A lazy left from Festation finds it's target.
Festation throws a half hearted mid kick.
Festation takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Priester scores with a jab. Festation acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Priester.
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.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Festation with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Priester to score with a decent uppercut.
Festation throws a leg kick
and Priester cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Priester lands an impressive looking overhand right. Festation doesn't seem phased though.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Festations jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Festation is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Priester tries to keep at a distance but Festation has taken the fight into the clinch.
Festation wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Festation.
Priester scores with a hook to the body.
Festation is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Festation lands a nice shot to the body.
Festation blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but Festation uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Priester prevents a body shot from Festation.
Festation has a couple of punches blocked by Priester.
Festation misses with a hook from the clinch.
Festation can't find room to land a body shot as Priester controls the action.
Festation wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Priester has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester.
A short right from Priester.
A head punch on the inside from Festation fails to land.
Festation doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Priester tries a body shot but Festation blocks it.
Landon Priester seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A shot in the inside from Priester.
Festation has Priester pressed against the cage.
Priester misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Festation.
Mana Festation has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Priester lands a right hand that snaps the head of Festation backwards. #BC#
Festation breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Festation keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Priester.
Priester misses with a low kick as Festation jumps back.
Priester lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Priester blocks the body kick.
Priester lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Festation scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Festation steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Festation misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a straight right.
Priester moves out of range as Festation throws a body kick.
Priester thumps Festation with a low kick.
Priester scoring well with a low kick there.
Priester moves out of range of the body kick from Festation.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Festation ducks down to avoid it.
Festation swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Festation off the cage and back into range.
Festation lets loose with a powerful body kick. Priester will feel that in the morning.
Festation staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Festation. That's going to slow Priester down.
No joy there for Festation, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Priester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Priester throws a poor cross that misses
and Festation counters with a two punch combo.
Festation takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Priester connects with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Festation pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Priester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

Landon Priester seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: MMAHelsinki - 169     
Date:   Mar 03, 2018
#R1#
I Can misses the shot to the body.
Priester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
I Can lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by I Can.#CUT#
It looks like Landon Priester has been cut.
I Can misses with a jab to the body
and Priester counters with an inside leg kick.
I Can takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
I Can staying out of range there.
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces I Can back to the cage. Priester follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
I Can ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
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!
Priester works I Can's body with a nice hook.
No joy there for Priester, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from I Can. Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
I Can checks the leg kick.
Priester smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Priester throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
I Can throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
I Can lands a right hook to the body.
I Can throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester defending well as I Can loads up on a big left hand.
Priester thinks about the counter body kick.
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
I Can swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Priester tries a quick counter leg kick but I Can is wise to it.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses I Can's sensitive parts.
I Can misses with a looping left.
Priester connects with a solid leg kick.
Priester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Priester wants it to stay on the feet.
Priester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends I Can's belly button to the back.
Priester scores with a leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Priester takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
I Can jabs Priester right on the nose. Priester blinks but takes it well.
I Can walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Priester chopping away at his opponent's legs.
I Can slips a jab from Priester.
Priester takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Priester throws a quick inside leg kick.
I Can misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Priester darts in and clinches I Can up against the cage.
Priester lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I Can misses with some punches.
Priester lands a left hand that snaps the head of I Can backwards. #T3#
I Can has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Priester after a bit of a struggle.
I Can fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but I Can avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
I Can throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester.
I Can throws a head punch that misses.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of I Can backwards.
A short uppercut from Priester.
I Can misses with the head strike.
Priester swings wildly with an uppercut but I Can uses good head movement to avoid it.
I Can tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Priester smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but I Can manages to avoid it.
Priester throws a leg kick but I Can moved away.
I Can lands with a nice body punch.
A left lands for Priester.
A jab from I Can does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Landon Priester's cut even more.
Priester moves out of range as I Can strikes.
A left lands for Priester.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I Can slips under a jab from Priester.
Priester misses with an uppercut. I Can saw that one coming.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I Can swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester misses with a body shot
and I Can counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Priester turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between I Can's hands.#ROC2#
I Can is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Landon Priester's cut.
That's time! I Can's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Priester slips under a jab from I Can.
Priester steps in with a hook that catches I Can right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Priester follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! I Can looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Landon Priester!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon Priester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Because I Can had this to say: 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 08, 2018
#R1#
Bozzi ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bozzi throws a leg kick
and Priester counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bozzi is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Priester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bozzi.
Priester definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bozzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bozzi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bozzis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Landon Priester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priester avoids it really well and circles away.
Priester connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozzi.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester thows a leg kick but Bozzi checks it
enabling Bozzi to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Priester.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Priester defends it nicely.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.
Priester defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bozzi.
Bozzi moves forwards but Priester connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bozzi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Priester throws a leg kick that misses.
Bozzi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bozzi throws a solid leg kick but Priester takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bozzi.
Priester thuds his right hand into Bozzi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Landon Priester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester scores with a body shot.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozzi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Bozzi clinches with his opponent.
Priester avoiding damage as Bozzi throws knees to the body.
Priester lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bozzi backwards.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Bozzi controls his hands.
Priester lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Priester is working for takedown but Bozzi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bozzi fails to pull guard. #BC#
Priester breaks from the clinch.
Bozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Priester circles away.#T3#
Bozzi tries to clinch up.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Priester.
Bozzi takes a swing at Priester's ribcage but misses.
Priester throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Bozzi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Priester defends it well.
Priester misses with a shot to the body
and Bozzi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Priester's knee momentarily.
Priester thumps Bozzi with a low kick.
Bozzi wants to clinch.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bozzi throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Bozzi ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester stuffs the takedown attempt from Bozzi. Bozzi gets slowly back to his feet.
Bozzi moves out of range as Priester throws a body kick.
Bozzi misses with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Priester misses its intended target. #TD2#
Bozzi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Priester is trying to defend but Bozzi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bozzi is working for a submission of some sort.
Priester is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Bozzi defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Priester lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozzi shoots in looking for a takedown. Priester tries to sprawl out of it but Bozzi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Priester manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bozzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Priester avoids it really well and circles away.
Priester pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bozzi is out of range and Priester settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Bozzi.
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester lands a jab.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Priester lands a really nice looking cross but Bozzi seems unphased.
Priester changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozzi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bozzi misses with a shot to the body
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Bozzi wants to clinch up but Priester keeps it at a distance.
Bozzi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Jason Bozzi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Priester tried to score with a low kick but Bozzi checks it.
Bozzi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Priester.
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Priester getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Priester gets tackled into the cage by Bozzi. Bozzi maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Bozzi manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bozzi is defended easily by Priester.
Landon Priester has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Bozzi.#T2#
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!
Bozzi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester lands a slapping body shot.
Bozzi walks into a straight right hand from Priester.
Priester misses with a hook #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Priester tries to roll over but Bozzi keeps him under control.
Priester wants to control but Bozzi is keeping busy. #T3#
Bozzi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priester keeps working.
Bozzi throws a strike but Priester avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Priester trying to keep a closed guard but Bozzi is proving a slippery customer.
Priester utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bozzi throws a big elbow that misses.
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.#SUB#
Priester escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bozzi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Priester has momentary wrist control but Bozzi slips an elbow through the middle.
Bozzi trying to control the position from guard on top but Priester is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Priester preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bozzi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Priester darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bozzi walks into a left hand.
Bozzi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Priester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bozzi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Bozzi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Priester won't be happy with that.
Bozzi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Priester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bozzi on the ground.
Priester tries to bench press Bozzi off him but Bozzi keeps the position.
Priester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bozzi can do to turn this around?
Priester isn't going anywhere.
Priester is not content to let Bozzi control the position.
Bozzi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Priester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozzi working the ground and pound from side control.
Bozzi tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Bozzi tries to score with some ground and pound. Priester controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Bozzi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bozzi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bozzi is looking to take a break and control but Priester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bozzi landing a few strikes.
Priester tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Bozzi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Priester has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bozzi but great work by Priester.
Priester tries to stand but Bozzi is controlling his head.
Bozzi is looking for a sweep.
Bozzi has one of Priester's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Priester wants to stand but Bozzi is controlling his arm.#T3#
Bozzi is trying to get back to half guard.
Priester tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Priester tries to stand but Bozzi controls the position and pulls Priester into his guard. #SUB2#
Priester wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Bozzi's closed guard. He's half up but Bozzi has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Bozzi pivots and extends the arm, Priester falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Bozzi! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Bozzi!
A relieved looking Jason Bozzi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Priester connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Priester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bravo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Priester's head.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo cracks Priester with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bravo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Priester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Priester is looking to slow Bravo down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Bravo misses.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Priester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Priester digs a good hook to Bravo's body.
Priester checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Bravo. #T1#
Priester misses with a hook
and Bravo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters with a leg kick.
Priester buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Priester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bravo on the side of the head.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester feints and then cracks Bravo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bravo down.
Bravo throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Bravo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Priester has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Priester takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Priester attempts a counter takedown but Bravo avoids it well and moves away.
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
The fighters circling - Bravo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Priester dips to his left and cracks Bravo with an uppercut!
Priester scoring well with a low kick there.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Priester slips the punch.
Priester staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Tony Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
Priester bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Bravo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bravo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Bravo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Priester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Priester.
Priester moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Priester throws a shot to the body.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Priester fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bravo avoids it really well and circles away.
Priester throws a one two combo.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Priester there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Priester lands with a good body shot.
Priester misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target. #T4#
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Bravo ducks down to avoid it.
Priester avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Priester avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Priester shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Tony Bravo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Priester thumps Bravo with a low kick.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester moves away from the strike by Bravo.
It looked like Priester wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Priester thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bravo if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Priester.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Priester was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bravo, as that shot connected.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Priester.
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 Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Priester finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Priester lands.
Priester moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Priester avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Priester attempts a counter takedown but Bravo avoids it well and moves away.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Priester fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bravo is out of range.
Priester changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bravo tries to avoid it but Priester manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bravo to the ground. Bravo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Bravo thuds a left hand into Priester's body.
Bravo lands a high kick!
Landon Priester is winning the standup battle so far.
Priester lands a glancing blow to the side of Bravo's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Priester as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bravo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester sizes up Bravo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the body from Bravo misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bravo moves away from the strike by Priester.
Bravo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Priester moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Priester throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bravo avoids it.#TD#
Bravo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Priester is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Priester from controlling successfully. #T2#
Priester throws a strike but Bravo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Priester has his hands on Bravo's head, controlling the position.
Priester wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
Bravo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Bravo throws an elbow that misses. Priester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bravo's guard. Nice move by Priester!#REVR#
Priester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo pulls Priester in to control the position.
Bravo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Priester is one step ahead there.
Priester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Priester trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bravo trying to control the position.
Bravo keeping full guard, as Priester tries to pass.
Priester slips nicely into half guard.
Priester is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Landon Priester dominated that second round.
That's time! Priester's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Bravo slips under a jab from Priester.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester throws a big counter combination but Bravo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bravo.
A little feinted left hand from Priester on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Priester takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bravos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bravo has time to react.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Priester motions for Bravo to come forward. Priester throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Priester.
Priester scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Bravo.
A cross from Bravo lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester swings for the body but Bravo moves out of range.
Priester takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Priester was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.#T1#
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Priester.
Priester shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester scores with a hook.
Bravo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Bravo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bravo sprawls and moves away.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a head kick but Priester moves out of range.
Bravo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bravo throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
A jab from Priester misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Tony Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bravo lands a high kick!
Priester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priester with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Priester lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Priester moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Bravo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Priester counters with a stiff right hand.
Priester fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Priester misses its target.
Priester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bravo takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
A head kick by Bravo misses
and Priester counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bravo looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Bravo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Priester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
Priester throws a leg kick which misses Bravo's front leg but catches the back leg as Bravo tries to avoid it.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo digs a good hook to Priester's body.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bravo's hands.
Nice straight punches there by Priester. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Priester.
Bravo throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range. #T4#
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Bravo down.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bravo throws a lazy head kick #TD#
so Priester counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Priester postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Priester passes into half guard.
Priester frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester unloads with some shots from mount but Bravo bucks and avoids them well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Landon Priester showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Priester 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 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Landon Priester!

A victorious Landon Priester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 


 

 
 
 
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