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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Settler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cote's choice of entrance music: Im sexy and I know it. Mario Settler has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Settler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Cote!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote looks for a takedown but Settler sprawls well.
Cote has a takedown stuffed.
Settler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cote misses with a head kick.
Cote shoots and misses
and Settler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mario Settler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cote.
Cote misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Settler.
Settler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Settler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab lands there for Settler.
Cote drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cote trying to control the position but Settler is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Cote shoots in for a double leg but Settler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Settler really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Settler but Settler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cote looks gassed!
Cote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Settler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
Settler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cote.
No joy there for Settler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cote fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cote has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cote.
A short right from Cote.
Cote lands with a right to the head.
Cote successfully pulls guard.
Settler tries to stand but Cote is controlling from the bottom.
Cote wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cote looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Settler looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Well, if Cote is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Settler wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cote will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cote scores with a body shot.
Settler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cote.
Settler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Settler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cote.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Settler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Settler looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cote dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cote is looking to clinch but Settler is avoiding it.
Mario Settler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Settler looks to land a right hand but Cote moved out of range.
Cote looks to land a right hand but Settler moved out of range.
Settler throws a shot to the body.
Cote tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Settler counters with a three punch combo that has Cote backing up. Cote nods at Settler to acknowledge the strikes.
Settler throws a nice looking combination but Cote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Settler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Settler misses with a double jab.
Cote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cote closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cote decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cote has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote breaks from the clinch.
Cote tries to clinch there but Settler circles away.
Settler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cote.
Cote darts in trying to clinch
and Settler counters with a stiff right hand.
Settler throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
Mario Settler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cote wants to clinch
letting Settler counter with a right hand.
Cote doesn't manage to clinch there - Settler circles away.
Settler looks to land a combination but Cote avoids it well.
Patrick Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Settler but Settler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Settler looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cote tries a low kick but Settler avoids it.
Settler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cote closes the distance and clinches.
Cote breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Settler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cote shoots in for a double leg but Settler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mario Settler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cote.
Nice jab there from Settler.
Settler misses with a double jab.
Settler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cote counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Settler wants to get back to his feet but Cote drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote landing strikes.
Cote stands up and beckons Settler to his feet.
Cote gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cote manages to break the clinch.
Cote throws a head kick but Settler moves out of range.
Settler throws a nice looking combination but Cote bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab lands there for Settler.
Cote throws a jab when Settler was well out of range.
Settler misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Settler checks a low kick from Cote.
Cote shoots in looking for a takedown. Settler tries to sprawl out of it but Cote keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Settler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Settler does no damage.
Cote shoots in for a double leg but Settler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Settler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cote takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mario Settler is winning the standup battle so far.
Cote throws a leg kick but Settler moved away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Settler throws a series of punches but Cote avoids them all with ease.
Settler is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cote has closed the distance and engaged Settler in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cote will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Settler up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Cote changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Settler tries to avoid it but Cote manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Settler to the ground. Settler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cote lands with a nice body kick.
Settler tests Cote's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Settler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Settler scores with a four punch combination!
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Mario Settler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Cote.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Settler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote moves in looking to clinch but Settler pushes him off.
Cote dodges the punch combination from Settler.
Settler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cote.
Settler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cote.
Settler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A left and a right from Settler both land. Nice combination.
Cote pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Settler's waist but Settler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cote off to one side.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Settler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Settler tries to bum rush Cote with a series of wild strikes but Cote uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Settler keeps the fight on the outside.
Settler throws a right hand that Cote ducks under and follows up with a left that Cote also avoids with ease.
Cote darts in and clinches Settler up against the cage.
A short right from Cote.
Settler has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Cote will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Settler up against the cage.
Cote tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Settler smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a combination that misses
and Settler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Settler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cote backs up against the cage.
Settler throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
Settler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cote tries to clinch there but Settler circles away.
Settler stuffs the takedown attempt from Cote. Cote gets slowly back to his feet.
Settler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Patrick Cote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Settler misses with a double jab.
Cote takes a swing at Settler's ribcage but misses.
Cote decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Settler tries to kick Cote off but Cote keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote thows a huge punch but Settler dodges it nicely.
Cote trying to control the pace.
Cote wants to control but Settler is keeping him busy.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Patrick Cote wasn't active enough on the ground.
Settler leaves Cote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Settler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cote momentarily.
Mario Settler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote pushes Settler up against the cage in a clinch.
Settler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Cote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cote winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Cote!
An out of breath Patrick Cote thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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