Keenan Sending A Big Squad To Fight To Win 149, Here Are Their Names
Keenan Sending A Big Squad To Fight To Win 149, Here Are Their Names
The noted lapel player has been investing a large amount of time and effort into developing the Legion competition team.
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Fight to Win 149 was to feature Keenan Cornelius vs Gabriel Almeida in the main event. The American is out due to an injury with his back, but his team will be represented – they're taking eight representatives to compete on the event.
The noted lapel player has been investing a large amount of time and effort into developing the Legion competition team. He announced he would be taking applications and holding tryouts in late 2019, with the intention of creating a fighter house for his team. His plans delayed by the global pandemic, he gave us a first look at his team at the recent Fight to Win 148. Legion AJJ returns at Fight to Win 149 in gi and no-gi superfights on August 14.
Fight to Win 149
Aug 14, Starts at 5:00 PM
Here are the athletes repping Legion at Fight to Win 149.
Edward "Juno" Lucero
Purple belt | 150lbs | 19yo | @princejvno
Lost via decision at F2W 148. Described as a "ball of purple belt energy." Relentless attacks and a never-say-die attitude. Will compete vs Carson Steicher at F2W 149
Watch: Felipe Daniel Ferreira vs Juno Lucero Fight To Win 148
Kyle Adam Hodgdon
Purple belt | 160lbs | 24yo | @kylehodgdon
Scrappy purple belt making his F2W debut. Has been an uke in John Danaher's instructionals. Will compete vs Aric Mercado at F2W 149.
Watch past matches of Kyle Hodgdon.
Jacob Kassama
Purple belt | 170lbs | 19yo | @jacobkassamajj
Heavy pressure passer. Three-time F2W vet. Former Fight to Win purple belt champion. Won by choke at F2W 148. Seasoned competitor who joined Legion from AOJ. Will compete vs Jerry DeAmond at F2W 149.
Watch: Tyler Shew vs Jacob Kassama Fight 2 Win 131
Watch: Xavier Silva vs Jacob Kassama Fight To Win 136
Watch: Jacob Kassama vs Max Catamaglia Fight To Win 148
Breylor Grout
Brown belt | 220lbs | 24yo | @breylor
Won by dance choke at Fight to Win 148. D'arce machine. Holds a win over Jansen Gomes. Will compete vs Guilherme Bacha Guedes at F2W 149.
Watch: Breylor Grout vs Elder Cruz Fight To Win 148
Austin Aaron Fraley
Brown Belt | 175lbs | 22yo | @austinfraleyjj
Lost by decision at Fight to Win 148. Will compete in the gi at Fight to Win 149. Berimbolo enthusiast. Aspiring human backpack. Oldest in a family of nine. Legion's Head Kids program instructor. Will compete vs Jaccob Charles at F2W 149.
Watch: Eric Coe vs Austin Fraley Fight To Win 148
Michael Egley
Brown belt | 235lbs | 31yo | @born2grapple
First time representing Legion in competition. Big with heavy passing. 1-0 on F2W. Formerly of Team Carlson Gracie. Will compete vs Leandro Nascimento at F2W 149.
Watch: Michael Egley vs PJ Montano Fight 2 Win 117
Sloan Taylor Clymer
Brown belt | 195lbs | 27yo | @sloanclymer
Got submission of the night at Fight to Win 148 via no-gi ezekiel choke from guard. Will compete no-gi at F2W 149. Nickname is "Caveman." Has given world-class competitor fits in the gym. Known neck squeezer. Will compete vs Emil Fischer at F2W 149 for the Brown Belt Light Heavyweight No-Gi title.
Watch: Sloan Clymer vs Justin Renick Fight To Win 148
Conner DeAngelis
Brown belt | 195lbs | 23yo | @dc_deangelis
Pioneer of the infamous seagull sweep. Fluent in Portuguese. Won by bow and arrow at F2W 148. Will compete vs Tyler Murrah at F2W 149 for the Brown Belt Middleweight Gi title.
Watch: Conner DeAngelis vs Sean McCleary Fight To Win 148