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Event:
EFL 8 - Murphy v Stiltskin
Date: Jun 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Cote drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cote stopping the sweep attempt from Dheeb.
Dheeb is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dheeb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Dheeb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dheeb wants to control but Cote is keeping him busy.
Cote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dheeb on the ground.
Dheeb drops an elbow to the side of Cote's head.
Dheeb wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cote keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dheeb is nestled in close to Cote, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Dheeb is looking for a kimura but Cote is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dheeb to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Cote avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dheeb.
Dheeb is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dheeb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dheeb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cote taking some punishment here, with Dheeb in his half guard.
Dheeb seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cote does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dheeb working over Cote with some ground and pound. Cote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dheeb is keen to just control but Cote is a slippery customer.
Dheeb is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Dheeb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dheeb lands a couple of elbows.
Dheeb wants to pass the guard but Cote is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dheeb's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dheeb scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dheeb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cote on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cote tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Dheeb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cote manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dheeb has Cote in his guard.#REVR#
Cote is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Cote preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dheeb is looking to stand up but Cote isn't so interested in that idea.
Cote wants to control from the top but Dheeb keeps moving.
Cote preventing the sweep.
We've been informed that Dheeb has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dheeb trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dheeb controls Cote momentarily but Cote frees himself.
Cote seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dheeb has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Cote counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cote goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dheeb prevents it.
#TD2#
Dheeb jumps guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dheeb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Dheeb dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Dheeb leaves Cote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dheeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dheeb will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cote misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Dheeb counters with a shoot takedown. Cote fights it but they end up in guard.
Dheeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dheeb is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb wants to control from the top but Cote keeps moving. #T1#
Dheeb working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cote's head.
Waleed Dheeb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dheeb postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dheeb with a nice head shot there.
Dheeb postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dheeb keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cote's head.
Dheeb cracks Cote with a solid left hand.
Dheeb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dheeb throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dheeb works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dheeb slips a nice elbow through Cote's hands, connecting with Cote's forehead.#T2#
Cote controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dheeb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dheeb takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dheeb working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dheeb seems to be working for a kimura but Cote defends the submission attempt.
Dheeb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dheeb working over Cote with some ground and pound. Cote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dheeb not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Dheeb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dheeb is trying to control the action in half guard but Cote is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dheeb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dheeb slips a nice elbow through Cote's hands, connecting with Cote's forehead.
Cote looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dheeb is nestled in close to Cote, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dheeb lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dheeb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Dheeb is trying to work for a kimura but Cote is defending well.
Dheeb working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dheeb wants to get back to his feet.
Dheeb slips a nice elbow through Cote's hands, connecting with Cote's forehead.#T4#
Dheeb is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dheeb lands a nice short elbow.
Dheeb is nestled in close to Cote, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dheeb working over Cote with some ground and pound. Cote looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dheeb trying to control the action but Cote is working from the bottom.
Dheeb working Cote over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dheeb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dheeb slips a nice elbow through Cote's hands, connecting with Cote's forehead.
Dheeb wants to control but Cote is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waleed Dheeb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Dheeb. Dheeb gets slowly back to his feet.
Dheeb goes for a double leg but Cote avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cote continues to drive forward.
Cote slaps away a takedown attempt from Dheeb, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Cote wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kevin Cote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waleed Dheeb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dheeb shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cote pinned against the cage. Cote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1#
A combination from Cote does no damage.
Cote swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dheeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dheeb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cote looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dheeb is fending him off so far but Cote persists. Nope, Dheeb circles away and we're back to standing.
Dheeb has a takedown stuffed.
Cote feinted with a counter takedown.#T2#
Dheeb throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Cote decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dheeb's guard.#ES2#
Dheeb pushes Cote off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dheeb shoots in for a double leg but Cote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote attempts a counter takedown but Dheeb avoids it well and moves away.
Cote throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dheeb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cote throwing a counter right hand but Dheeb manages to avoid it.#T3#
Cote fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cote throws an overhand right that lands on Dheeb's shoulder, as Dheeb tries to avoid the shot.
Dheeb drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cote defends it well.
Dheeb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dheeb misses with a takedown attempt - Cote sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cote is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dheeb.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dheeb dives in and grabs Cote's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes down on Dheeb's head and hops out.
Cote displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dheeb.
Cote half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cote shoots in for a takedown but Dheeb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And Dheeb tries to counter it with a takedown but Cote pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cote throws a jab but it's blocked by Dheeb.
Dheeb drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cote defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cote moves away from the strike by Dheeb.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Cote showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dheeb has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Waleed Dheeb!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Waleed Dheeb made sure he mentioned Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Cote takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Three misses with a wild combination.
Three works over Cote's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Kevin Cote has been cut.
Cote stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Three punishes Cote's body with a nice straight punch.
Three tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cote paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Three.
Three cracks Cote with a good jab.
Three displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cote.
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!#CL2#
Three gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Three.
A short right from Three on the inside.
Three lands a nice uppercut.
Three lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Three lands an uppercut.
Three lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cote backwards.
Three has Cote pushed against the cage.
Cote tries to score a body lock takedown but Three shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Three stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Three scores with a shoulder strike.
Three is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Cote breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Three catches Cote with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Three feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cotes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Three dips to his left and cracks Cote with an uppercut!
Three lands an overhand right.
A shot to the liver by Three. Beautiful body shot.#TD#
Cote drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cote stays in close to Three's body and controls the position.
Cote trying to control the position from guard on top but Three is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Cote showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Three tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Three looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cote passes Three's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Three is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cote scores with a couple of nice shots.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Three wants to control but Cote is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cote with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cote is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cote is controlling the pace.
Three wants to improve his position but Cote is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Test Three dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Cote's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Three swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cote.
Three cracks a nice hook into Cote's ribs.
Cote gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Three.
Three bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cote's head backwards.
Cote closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt
and Three counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been informed that Three has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Three misses with a double jab.
#TD#
Cote closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Three to the mat! Three manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cote is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Three working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Three escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cote gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cote throwing strikes from guard but Three blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote pushing down on Three's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Three wants to get back to full guard but Cote has passed into side control.
Cote taking a breather here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cote cracks Three with a big right hand but Three just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Three has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Cote looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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. #SUB#
Cote tries for a kimura but Three is defending well.
Cote trying to control the action but Three is working from the bottom. #T3#
Cote content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Three controls the position for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Three can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee asks Cote politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cote prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Three tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Three stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cote closes the distance and clinches up with Three, looking for a takedown. Cote pushes Three against the cage but Three circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Three wants to counter with a clinch but Cote pushes him away.
Cote takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Test Three will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kevin Cote's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Three throws a right and a left that Cote avoids nicely.
As Three tries to get set, Cote tries to push him back and clinch up but Three manages to avoid the attempt.
Three misses with a two punch combination.
Three connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cote. Cote circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Three scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cote in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Three.
Cote swats away the attempt to clinch by Three.
Cote appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kevin Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Three connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Three has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Three cracks Cote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Cote looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Three paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cote looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Three lands a jab to the head.
Cote gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cote looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Three.
Three lands with a nice combination. Cote backs away looking to recover.#TD#
Cote changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Three looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three tries to bench press Cote off him but Cote keeps the position. #T2#
Cote controlling the position from side mount.
Three tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Cote wants to lay and pray for a moment but Three keeps working. #T3#
Cote slows the pace down. #SUB#
Cote tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cote has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Three tries to bench press Cote off him but Cote keeps the position.
Kevin Cote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cote lands an elbow.
Three wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cote is looking to take a break and control but Three is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cote looks up at the clock and then as Three takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cote smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Test Three is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cote remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Three wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cote lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test Three comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Three 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Three!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Olsen gets caught napping as Cote dives in and scores a takedown. Olsen manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cote wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
Cote pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Olsen is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Olsen looking for a guillotine here but Cote defends easily.
Olsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olsen is wriggling around but Cote manages to pass to half guard.
Cote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Olsen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
It looks like Cote might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Cote is continuing to stall.
Olsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Olsen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cote pulls his head out easily.
Cote seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Olsen gets caught napping as Cote dives in and scores a takedown. Olsen manages to retain guard.
Cote advances to half guard. #T3#
Olsen is trying to stand.
Cote seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Olsen throws a strike from the bottom but Cote passes into side control!
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 sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Olsen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cote is looking to take a break and control but Olsen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Olsen tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olsen regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cote's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Olsen misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Olsen is looking to escape.
Olsen is staying active underneath Cote, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cote controlling the action here.
Cote tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Cote dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Cote drives through with a takedown into Olsen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cote trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cote got a little sloppy there for a moment and Olsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cote has managed to get both his arms back between Olsen's legs - danger averted.
Kevin Cote has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Cote wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving. #SUB#
Olsen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cote trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Olsen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Cote controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cote can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cote keeping moving, preventing Olsen from controlling successfully.
Cote wants to sweep here but Olsen controlling him for the moment.
Olsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Olsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Olsen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into Olsen's guard.
Cote postures up.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cote looking to sit in guard and control but Olsen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Olsen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cote's guard.#T4#
Olsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cote is keeping the position for now.
Cote seems keen to control Olsen's posture.
Olsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cote swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cote looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olsen is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olsen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elias Olsen will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3##TD2#
Cote closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Olsen quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Cote trying to control from half guard but Olsen is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cote is working for a kimura but Olsen is defending it quite comfortably.
Cote seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Olsen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Cote not doing much here.
Cote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cote prevents Olsen from improving his position.
Cote with the ground and pound but Olsen uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Cote tries to pass.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Olsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cote manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Cote - just one landing. #TD2#
Cote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Olsen is trying to defend but Cote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cote is trying to control. Olsen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Cote content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cote wants to advance to full mount but Olsen doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Cote really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Olsen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cote stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cote trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Cote controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Cote.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cote shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Cote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cote 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Cote!
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