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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 3464 p4p, 367 weight class) and Nash Andrews (ranked 7162 p4p, 528 weight class). Nash Andrews will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius throws a wild body kick that Andrews sees coming a mile off.
Legionarius throws a quick inside leg kick.
Andrews on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Legionarius. Legionarius obviously looking to wear him down.
Legionarius throws a leg kick which misses Andrews's front leg but catches the back leg as Andrews tries to avoid it.
Legionarius throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Legionarius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius misses with a head kick.
Legionarius connects with a solid leg kick.
Legionarius lands a high kick!
It looks like Nash Andrews has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Legionarius.
Legionarius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Legionarius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Legionarius wants it to stay on the feet.
Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Legionarius swivels and escapes.
Legionarius misses with a head kick.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Legionarius.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily.
Legionarius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Legionarius misses with an attempted mid kick.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well.
Legionarius throws a head kick that half lands.
Andrews tries to score a power double leg takedown but Legionarius sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Andrews somewhat.
Marcellus Legionarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nash Andrews.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius scores with a kick to the body.
Andrews looks winded!
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well.
Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Legionarius defends it well.
Legionarius connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. Legionarius tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Legionarius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Legionarius.
Andrews avoids the head kick by Legionarius.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily.
Legionarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andrews with the counter takedown but Legionarius avoids it easily.
Legionarius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And Andrews tries to counter it with a takedown but Legionarius pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Andrews feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andrews changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcellus Legionarius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Legionarius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legionarius keeps Andrews at a distance using the push kick.
Legionarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Legionarius plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Legionarius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legionarius lands a big head kick that sends Andrews to the canvas! Legionarius follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus Legionarius!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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