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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Grozny (ranked 20222 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mantis Toboggan (ranked 3743 p4p, 461 weight class). Grozny comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Cryin' Like A Bitch!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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176 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexandr Grozny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mantis Toboggan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toboggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grozny.
Grozny has a takedown stuffed.
Toboggan moves into the clinch.
We've been informed that Toboggan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Toboggan is working Grozny over against the cage.
Grozny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grozny goes for a takedown attempt but Toboggan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Toboggan misses with a wild combination.
Grozny shoots for a takedown but Toboggan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Grozny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Toboggan cracks Grozny with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mantis Toboggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toboggan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grozny in his tracks.
Grozny feints and as Toboggan raises his hands in defense, Grozny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grozny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toboggan is pulling down on Grozny's head to control his posture.
Grozny missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toboggan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Grozny preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Grozny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grozny tries to get out of the position.
Grozny is trying to control but can't.
Grozny tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toboggan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Grozny tries to hold on but Toboggan postures up.
Grozny is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grozny regains half guard.
Grozny trying to control from the bottom.
Grozny is trying to get back to full guard.
Grozny is trying to control but can't.
Toboggan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Toboggan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Grozny.
Grozny tries to get to full guard but Toboggan has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Toboggan seems content to control.
Grozny wants to improve his position but Toboggan is controlling well.
Toboggan stalling.
Grozny wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Toboggan is controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grozny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Toboggan's half guard.
Toboggan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Grozny.
Grozny landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toboggan trying to control here.
Grozny lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toboggan taking some punishment here, with Grozny in his half guard.
Grozny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toboggan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Grozny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantis Toboggan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Toboggan throws a body punch but Grozny moves out of range.
Grozny shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Toboggan but Toboggan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Toboggan moves in looking to clinch but Grozny pushes him off.
Toboggan digs a good body shot into Grozny's ribs.
Toboggan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grozny paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Grozny.
Toboggan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toboggan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Alexandr Grozny has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grozny looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Toboggan is fending him off so far but Grozny persists. Nope, Toboggan circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Grozny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grozny moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Toboggan gets caught napping as Grozny dives in and scores a takedown. Toboggan manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toboggan is pulling down on Grozny's head to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toboggan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Grozny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grozny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Grozny throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toboggan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toboggan has momentary wrist control but Grozny slips an elbow through the middle.
Toboggan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Grozny manages to get himself to full guard.
Toboggan wanted to stand there but Grozny had control of the position.
Toboggan preventing the sweep.
Toboggan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan is continuing to stall.
Grozny tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Grozny wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Toboggan is now in half guard.
Grozny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Toboggan seems content to control.
Grozny wants to control but Toboggan is keeping busy.
Grozny tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Toboggan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny is looking to get to half guard.
Grozny tries to hold on but Toboggan postures up.
Grozny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Toboggan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Grozny is trying to escape the mount.
Toboggan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Grozny wants to hold on but Toboggan pushes him away.
Grozny is in all sorts of trouble here.
Toboggan content just to control the position here.
Grozny tries to reverse the position but Toboggan maintains control.
Toboggan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grozny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Toboggan controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mantis Toboggan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexandr Grozny's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Toboggan tries to clinch there but Grozny circles away.
Toboggan wants to clinch.
Toboggan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Toboggan. No joy for Grozny on that attempt.
Grozny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Grozny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Toboggan manages to get back to half guard.
Toboggan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Grozny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Grozny's back!
Grozny tries to roll but Toboggan sticks to his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
What can Grozny do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Grozny turns into Toboggan and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grozny throws an elbow that misses. Toboggan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grozny's guard. Nice move by Toboggan!
Grozny is wriggling around but Toboggan manages to pass to half guard.
Toboggan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Grozny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Toboggan.
Grozny tries to get to full guard but Toboggan has control of the leg.
Toboggan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Toboggan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Grozny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grozny is trying to control but Toboggan passes into side control!
Toboggan working away.
Grozny is being controlled here.
Grozny struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grozny is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Grozny's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mantis Toboggan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Toboggan darts in and clinches Grozny up against the cage.
Grozny is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Toboggan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Grozny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandr Grozny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grozny goes for a takedown in the clinch but Toboggan prevents it.
Grozny drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Toboggan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Toboggan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mantis Toboggan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Toboggan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mantis Toboggan!
Mantis Toboggan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Red Light Coffeeshop for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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RATING
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