PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksei Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal comes to the cage accompanied by ЦельРазгроl. Galaxy Nexus has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aleksei Marshal's chin.

Marshal
vs
Nexus

178 cm
23
177 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
30
169 lbs
24 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksei Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Nexus blocks the low kick.
Nexus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marshal.
And Nexus tries to counter it with a takedown but Marshal pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nexus lands a jab to the nose.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Nexus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marshal throws out the jab.
Nexus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marshal takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Marshal throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Nexus. That snapped Marshal's head back.
Marshal throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nexus counters with a left to the body.
Nexus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Nexus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus misses with a hook. Marshal ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Marshal on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal scores with a leg kick.
Marshal missing with a left hand there. Nexus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Nexus misses.
Marshal lands a jab to the head.

Nexus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nexus lands in his opponent's guard.
Nexus won't allow Marshal to sweep him here.
Marshal working a defensive guard here.
Marshal has his hands on Nexus's head, controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal wants to get back to his feet but Nexus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nexus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Marshal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nexus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Nexus scores with a jab.
Nexus throws an overhand right that lands on Marshal's shoulder, as Marshal tries to avoid the shot.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Marshal lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marshal walks into a jab.
We've been told by Marshal's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshal misses with a hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus scores with a jab to the body.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marshal was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a left hand
and Marshal counters with an inside leg kick.
Nexus blocks the body kick.
Marshal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nexus takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
Marshal walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Marshal slips a jab from Nexus.
Nexus with a nice cross.
Marshal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus lands the left hand.

Marshal is rocked!

It looks like Aleksei Marshal has been cut.
Marshal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Marshal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus gets in close and tags Marshal with a short punch that almost sends Marshal to the mat! Oh Marshal is in big trouble! He turns his back on Nexus, trying to create some distance but Nexus rushes him, striking wildly and Marshal goes down! The referee tackles Nexus into the cage to end the fight! Nexus is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Galaxy Nexus waved his t-shirt featuring ****160Q Energy for $150****'s logo in front of the cameras.