PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rane Kolli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt's entrance music is Get Free by The Vines. A fine choice. Kolli has chosen Kuka on kingi? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Marcellus LeGualt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rane Kolli's chin.

LeGualt
vs
Kolli

155 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
164 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

d20 Alchemy Lab

Cobra Kai Nutrition (St. Pete's Best)
Meat Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rane Kolli!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LeGualt checks a low kick from Kolli.
LeGualt really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
LeGualt swings for the body but Kolli moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Kolli or perhaps it was just good defense by LeGualt which made him look bad.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kolli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt avoids it really well and circles away.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcellus LeGualt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LeGualt connects with a looping right hand.
LeGualt misses the shot to the body.
LeGualt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from LeGualt as Kolli shoots in.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt connects with a single shot there.
Kolli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? LeGualt is fending him off so far but Kolli persists. Nope, LeGualt circles away and we're back to standing.
Kolli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeGualt's waist but LeGualt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolli off to one side.
Some wild striking there from LeGualt.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
Kolli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
LeGualt scores with a jab to the body.
LeGualt throws a right and a left that Kolli avoids nicely.
LeGualt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeGualt can pounce on him.
LeGualt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
LeGualt lands a jab to the nose.
Kolli doesn't manage to clinch there - LeGualt circles away.
LeGualt throws the kick towards the body but Kolli avoids it.
LeGualt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kolli.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolli misses with a leg kick
and LeGualt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeGualt throws a one two combo.
LeGualt misses with a series of wild punches.
LeGualt with a nice cross.
Kolli fails with the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch but LeGualt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for LeGualt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
LeGualt circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeGualt lands a front kick.
LeGualt thuds his shin into the meat of Kolli's side.
LeGualt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Kolli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in LeGualt's guard now.
Kolli looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolli stopping the sweep attempt from LeGualt.
LeGualt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kolli on the ground.
Kolli tries to free his leg and advance position but LeGualt is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt wants to stand up but Kolli is controlling him.
LeGualt throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kolli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
LeGualt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kolli wants to pass the guard but LeGualt is keeping the position.
LeGualt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
LeGualt is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kolli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
LeGualt connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeGualt keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says LeGualt as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus LeGualt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolli doesn't manage to clinch there - LeGualt circles away.
Kolli looks to land a body kick but LeGualt moved away.
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
Kolli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from LeGualt does no damage.
Kolli tries to clinch
and LeGualt counters with a nice body kick.
Kolli tries to clinch but LeGualt moves out of range.
A left and a right from LeGualt both land. Nice combination.
LeGualt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
LeGualt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kolli's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolli wants to clinch.
Kolli tries to clinch but LeGualt is having none of it.
LeGualt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kolli.
Kolli is breathing heavily.
LeGualt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeGualt throws a nice looking combination but Kolli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marcellus LeGualt is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kolli is defended easily by LeGualt.
Kolli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has LeGualt pinned against the cage. LeGualt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
LeGualt lands a front kick.
Kolli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Kolli or perhaps it was just good defense by LeGualt which made him look bad.
Nice uppercut there from LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
LeGualt thuds his shin into the meat of Kolli's side.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
LeGualt throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kolli. That did some damage!
LeGualt lands a nice looking body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kolli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kolli blocks a head kick by LeGualt.
Good leg kick by LeGualt there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
LeGualt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kolli.
LeGualt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kolli's head.
LeGualt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
LeGualt misses with a head kick.
LeGualt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt connects with the punch.
Kolli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! LeGualt slams his shin into Kolli's torso.
Kolli takes a kick to the side of the head.
LeGualt lands a body shot.
Kolli walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeGualt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
LeGualt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from LeGualt - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut lands for LeGualt. That snapped Kolli's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeGualt. Kolli shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus LeGualt dominated that second round.
That's time! LeGualt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

LeGualt scores with a kick to the body.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt misses with a few strikes there.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
LeGualt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
LeGualt digs a good hook to Kolli's body.
LeGualt lands a nice looking body kick.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolli looks to throw a body kick
and LeGualt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by LeGualt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of LeGualt.
Crunch! LeGualt slams his shin into Kolli's torso.
Kolli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeGualt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeGualt.
Kolli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
LeGualt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
LeGualt throws out a powerful jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kolli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from LeGualt - the referee stops the clock and Kolli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says LeGualt. Kolli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kolli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and LeGualt counters with a solid body kick.
Kolli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from LeGualt. That one must have hurt.
A solid body kick from LeGualt.
Marcellus LeGualt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kolli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
LeGualt throws a leg kick which misses Kolli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolli tries to avoid it.
LeGualt lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by LeGualt - just one landing.
Kolli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from LeGualt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for LeGualt.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeGualt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kolli's calf.
LeGualt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
LeGualt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kolli's hands.
LeGualt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by LeGualt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kolli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick by LeGualt misses

and Kolli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Kolli pulls guard.
Kolli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
LeGualt throwing strikes from guard but Kolli blocks nicely.
LeGualt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kolli's head.
LeGualt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
LeGualt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
LeGualt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kolli can do to turn this around?
LeGualt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as LeGualt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kolli keeping moving, preventing LeGualt from controlling successfully.
LeGualt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeGualt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from LeGualt does no damage.
Kolli has his takedown stuffed
and LeGualt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolli closes this distance looking for a takedown but LeGualt circles away.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown but LeGualt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt punishes Kolli's body with a nice straight punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LeGualt lands with a kick to the temple. Kolli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
LeGualt scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus LeGualt clearly takes 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.

Kolli fails with a takedown attempt.
LeGualt throws a series of punches but Kolli moves out of range.
Kolli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by LeGualt. LeGualt obviously looking to wear him down.
Kolli blocks a head kick by LeGualt.
LeGualt swats away the attempt to clinch by Kolli.
LeGualt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LeGualt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
LeGualt throws a head kick that Kolli semi-blocks.
LeGualt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Kolli
and LeGualt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
LeGualt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kolli dives in and grabs LeGualt's left leg, looking for a takedown. LeGualt pushes down on Kolli's head and hops out.
Kolli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeGualt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt throws a series of strikes that have Kolli backpedaling.
LeGualt lands with a nice body kick.
Kolli shoots for a takedown but LeGualt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
LeGualt throws a head kick but Kolli moves out of range.
Kolli shoots in for a double leg but LeGualt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Left hook, right uppercut from LeGualt.
LeGualt lands a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by LeGualt as he connects with a hook.
Kolli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kolli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
LeGualt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kolli tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kolli moves in looking to clinch but LeGualt pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolli is trying hard to land a takedown here. LeGualt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
LeGualt throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolli's head.
LeGualt scores with a jab. Kolli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kolli walks into a stiff left hand from LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kolli walks forward, straight into a front kick from LeGualt.
LeGualt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kolli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
LeGualt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses.
LeGualt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
LeGualt comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kolli at a distance.
LeGualt scores with a kick to the midsection.
LeGualt avoids a kick to the body.
LeGualt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body punch from LeGualt.
Kolli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from LeGualt.
Kolli looks to clinch
and LeGualt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeGualt throws a head kick that half lands.
Kolli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kolli tries to clinch up
and LeGualt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kolli's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcellus LeGualt had his way with Rane Kolli in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by LeGualt as he connects with a hook.
LeGualt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kolli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
LeGualt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts LeGualt as he jumps to the side.
LeGualt scores with a head kick.
Kolli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
LeGualt throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by LeGualt.
LeGualt throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kolli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
A nice leg kick lands there from LeGualt.
Kolli throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around LeGualt's waist but LeGualt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kolli off to one side.
LeGualt cracks Kolli with a good jab.
LeGualt lands with a slapping head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by LeGualt.
Kolli drops his hands momentarily and LeGualt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
LeGualt lands with a shot to the body.
LeGualt falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kolli counters with a nice double leg into side control. LeGualt won't be happy with that.
Kolli wants to control but LeGualt is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt struggling a bit here.
LeGualt is trying to get back to half guard.
Kolli is putting a hurting on LeGualt here, landing some big shots from side control.
LeGualt throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Kolli working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Kolli are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kolli landing 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!

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
LeGualt dips to his left and cracks Kolli with an uppercut!
Kolli fails with the takedown.
Marcellus LeGualt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rane Kolli.
LeGualt pushes Kolli away with a front kick.
LeGualt lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kolli will feel that in the morning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeGualt.
LeGualt with a jab.
Kolli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kolli misses with a kick to the body
enabling LeGualt to counter with a crisp jab.
LeGualt cracks Kolli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kolli wants to clinch up but LeGualt keeps it at a distance.
LeGualt misses with a body kick.
LeGualt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kolli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kolli shoots in looking for a takedown. LeGualt tries to sprawl out of it but Kolli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. LeGualt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
LeGualt throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rane Kolli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeGualt lands with a kick to the ribs.
LeGualt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
LeGualt's corner calls for a 1-2. LeGualt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Kolli has LeGualt up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on LeGualt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kolli tries to land knees in the clinch but LeGualt avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kolli throws a head punch that misses.
LeGualt avoids the elbow strike from Kolli, against the cage.
Kolli trying to land knees to the body.
Kolli swings wildly with an uppercut but LeGualt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcellus LeGualt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kolli is working for takedown but LeGualt is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marcellus LeGualt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for LeGualt, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:43
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:42

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcellus LeGualt!
Marcellus LeGualt retains his lightweight title!