PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louie Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toboggan comes to the cage accompanied by Reaching Out. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Toboggan
vs
Cane

190 cm
21
198 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
200 lbs
10 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mantis Toboggan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Louie Cane!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cane thows a body shot but no joy.
Cane moves out of range of the body kick.
Toboggan throws a head kick that half lands.
Toboggan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toboggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Toboggan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and Toboggan settles back down.
Toboggan throws a big shot that misses.
Cane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cane gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body punch from Cane.
Toboggan moves out of range as Cane strikes.
Cane connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cane takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toboggan lands with a hook. Cane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cane is defended easily by Toboggan.
Toboggan scores with a leg kick.
Cane walks into a left hand.
Toboggan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cane takes a step back to recover.
Toboggan lunges at Cane with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cane's hand.
Cane takes one to the chin there.
Toboggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cane tries to bum rush Toboggan with a series of wild strikes but Toboggan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cane misses with a takedown attempt - Toboggan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mantis Toboggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cane looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cane looks gassed!
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!
Cane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toboggan is looking to improve his position.
Toboggan trying to control here.
Cane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Toboggan wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fighters circling - Cane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Horrible takedown by Cane or perhaps it was just good defense by Toboggan which made him look bad.
Cane throws a body punch but Toboggan moves out of range.
Mantis Toboggan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Toboggan shows good takedown defense.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Cane's body.
Cane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Toboggan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cane throws a lazy right hand but Toboggan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toboggan scores with a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cane checks a leg kick.
Toboggan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cane shoots in for a takedown but Toboggan shows good takedown defense.
Toboggan lands with a good body shot.
Cane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Toboggan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A good leg kick by Toboggan.
Cane on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toboggan. Toboggan obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cane throws a predictable looking body shot
and Toboggan counters with a good low kick that Cane was not able to check.
A cross from Toboggan lands.
Toboggan scores with a jab to the body.
Toboggan tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Toboggan moves into range and clinches up with Cane.
Cane can't get the takedown.
Cane wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cane.
Toboggan working aggressively here.
Cane's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane is looking for a takedown.
Mantis Toboggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Toboggan scores with a shoulder strike.
Toboggan can't find room to land a body shot as Cane controls the action.
Cane is trying to drag Toboggan to the mat but Toboggan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cane wants to take the fight to the mat but Toboggan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toboggan.
Cane is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Toboggan pushes Cane back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Toboggan lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toboggan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cane blocks a body shot from Toboggan.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Toboggan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cane tries to score a body lock takedown but Toboggan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Toboggan lands a left hand.
Toboggan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cane is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Toboggan fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Toboggan.
Toboggan working aggressively here.
Cane prevents a body shot from Toboggan.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike.
Cane is looking for a takedown.
Toboggan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Toboggan is defending well.
Cane goes for a takedown attempt but Toboggan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toboggan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toboggan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toboggan scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toboggan pinned against the cage. Toboggan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cane needs to keep his hands up - Toboggan had a free shot at his head there.
Cane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toboggan to score with a decent uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cane takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Toboggan dodges the punch combination from Cane.
Toboggan's corner calls for a 1-2. Toboggan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cane throws a body punch but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan lands a nice shot that snaps Cane's head back.
Cane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cane blocks a head kick by Toboggan.
Louie Cane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Cane's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Toboggan.
Toboggan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cane tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Toboggan is able to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cane manages to avoid it.
Cane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toboggan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cane misses the jab.
Cane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cane throws a jab but it's blocked by Toboggan.
Toboggan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cane throws a jab when Toboggan was well out of range.
Toboggan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cane misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mantis Toboggan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Toboggan misses with a hook to the body
and Cane counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cane is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cane jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cane shoots in looking for a takedown but Toboggan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Toboggan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toboggan.
Good leg kick by Toboggan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Toboggan scores with a jab to the body.
Cane on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Toboggan wants to clinch up but Cane keeps it at a distance.
Toboggan throws a front kick that sends Cane stumbling back into the cage.
Cane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toboggan lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toboggan lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Toboggan.
Cane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toboggan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cane sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Toboggan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Toboggan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toboggan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toboggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cane can do to turn this around?
Toboggan lands with a nice body punch.
Louie Cane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Toboggan lands an overhand right.
Toboggan misses the shot to the body.
Toboggan swings for the body but Cane moves out of range.
Mantis Toboggan is winning the standup battle so far.
Toboggan throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slow jab from Cane misses its intended target.
Cane on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Toboggan stuns Cane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cane is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Toboggan thumps Cane with a low kick.
Toboggan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Toboggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan scores with a three punch combo!
Toboggan thuds a left hand into Cane's body.
Toboggan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cane throws out the jab.
Toboggan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cane drops his hands momentarily and Toboggan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Toboggan punishes Cane's body with a nice straight punch.
That kick from Toboggan tenderised Cane's leg. Cane is trying to keep his angry face on.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cane.
Mantis Toboggan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louie Cane.
Toboggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Toboggan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Toboggan lands a nice shot that snaps Cane's head back.
Toboggan throws a good cross that connects.
Toboggan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cane throws a hook to the side of Toboggan's head but Toboggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mantis Toboggan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cane throws a hook but Toboggan avoids it easily.
Toboggan throws a right hand that Cane ducks under and follows up with a left that Cane also avoids with ease.
Toboggan throws a leg kick which misses Cane's front leg but catches the back leg as Cane tries to avoid it.
Toboggan connects with a leg kick. Cane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toboggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cane throws a head kick but Toboggan moves out of range.
Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch but Cane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mantis Toboggan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Toboggan, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Mantis Toboggan!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Mantis Toboggan!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Mantis Toboggan!

Mantis Toboggan wins by unanimous decision!
Mantis Toboggan thanked the fans post fight for their support.