Match 21028 Captain Nathan Algren vs. Maximus

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Philippa Forrester: Hello, everyone!  It’s me, Philippa, coming to you from the new and improved Bunker!  I know, I know.  You were all thinking that there wouldn’t be any more TCC action while Battlesphere 3 was going on.  Well, surprise!  I’m here to call an exciting bout for you alongside my special co-host.  The lady who makes sure all of our combatants leave the arena in one piece: Overwatch’s medic Mercy! 

Mercy: Guten abend, everyone! 

Philippa Forrester: Great to have you with us in the booth, Dr. Ziegler!  We’ve got a full house here at the Bunker, which is looking a lot nicer than the last time we were here.  The space resembles an Olympic gymnasium with a raised square platform in the center.  Here at the Bunker, there are no fancy battle terrain maps.  Just two combatants having a great brawl! 

Mercy: And I’m sure that the two gentlemen waiting in the locker room are ready to provide one, Philippa.  The 19^th century American officer that some call the last Samurai Nathan Algren versus the Roman general turned gladiator Maxmius Decimus Meridius. 

Philippa Forrester: This is going to be a one-on-one battle, with both of these fellows in light armor with various melee weapons surrounding the battlefield.  Last warrior standing wins! 

Mercy: Let’s send it down to the locker room for an interview with our combatants. 

Philippa Forrester: Um, Mercy?  I usually do the interviews, and if Chloe is busy in the ‘sphere, who’s doing the interviews? 

Mercy: Ahem.  Well, I managed to find someone from my universe who wished to take part in the action himself.  But I managed to encourage him to take over the interviews for today.  Fight fans, I give you my dear friend and colleague, Reinhardt! 

Reinhardt: Ha ha!  Hello, everyone!  It is I, Reinhardt!  I’m sure your pulses are racing like mine as we draw nearer to battle!  And I am here with our two warriors now! 

Katsumoto: Who is this man and why is he shouting? 

Proximo: Pardon me, Master… Reinhardt?  If you are looking for Maximus, he is resting in his chambers before the combat.  And I believe Captain Algren was meditating in the courtyard. 

Reinhardt: Oh.  Then who are you two supposed to be? 

Proximo: I am Proximo.  I trained Maximus for the arena.  In all fairness to him a Roman general doesn’t need much training to learn how to fight.  His strategic knowledge combined with his courage and strength made him the fiercest warrior I’ve ever seen enter the Colosseum. 

Katsumoto: Hmm.  You took a soldier and made him a performing animal.  I took a soldier and made him a samurai.  He learned the ways of my people, found his purpose.  I was honored to fight at his side. 

Proximo: Well, we shall see who prevails in the arena today, Master Katsumoto. 

Katsumoto: We shall indeed, Master Proximo. 

Reinhardt: Ha ha!  This is going to be fantastic!  Back to you, Angela and er… other British lady!  Catchphrase! 

Philippa Forrester: Huh.  I’m not sure if Reinhardt is the best fit as a backstage interviewer. 

Mercy: Would you rather bring back the Misfits? 

Philippa Forrester: Good point.  And look!  Maximus and Algren are marching onto the platform together!  They soak in the cheers then give a nod as they go to their opposing sides! 

Mercy: Remember, they are entering the Bunker with just light armor.  The platform is surrounded on all sides with a variety of swords, axes, and other weapons from both combatants’ respective time periods. 

Philippa Forrester: It looks like the boys are ready to get started!  Here comes the official!  Let’s do it! 

Referee: Combatants ready?  3!  2!  1!  Commence combat! 

 

OK:

Algren and Maximus are both at full strength and wearing the same light armor. 

They are fighting on a wrestling ring-sized raised platform surrounded by traditional samurai/gladiator weaponry. 

Last man standing wins. 

Game On! 

[Callisto]

Learn More About
Captain Nathan Algren
Read more about Captain Nathan Algren at Wikipedia
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Maximus
Read more about Maximus at Wikipedia
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[RiotGear]

This is basically a gladiatorial bout, which is more in line with Maximus's experience.

He should take the win.

[leroypowell3]

Historically, Rome was better then China at Maximus' time. Algren fights Japanese style, which is different, and Samurai fighting is much later in history compared to Ancient Rome. Neither would be familiar with the other's techniques so Maximus should have the advantage out of facing different kind of opponents. Japanese fighting is highly stylized so not quite as effective against the unknown.

I'll go with Maximus.

[JohnnyChany]

A good matchup. Feels like it could be pulled straight from Deadliest Warrior. Also going with Maximus.

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
4.70 - JohnnyChany

FPA Calculation:
1 Total Votes cast
4.70 Total Combined Score
4.70 / 1 = 4.70 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
Captain Nathan Algren: 0
Maximus: 5

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To be concluded in the final TCC contest of 2024: 

It's time for a rematch!