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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Bubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Cote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Bubin!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bubin counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bubin controlling the pace.
Bubin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Cote actively working from the bottom here.
Bubin trying to pass the guard but Cote defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote is looking for a sweep. Bubin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cote is working hard here to advance position.
Bubin trying to control the pace.
Bubin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubin controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cote keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bubin controlling the pace for now.
Cote wants to hold on but Bubin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubin controlling the pace for now.
Cote working to try and regain half guard.
Bubin controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to hold on but Bubin pushes him away.
Cote is desperately trying to improve his position but Bubin has a good base and remains in mount.
Bubin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Bubin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cote wants to clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bubin as he avoids it easily.
Bubin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cote.
Cote shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bubin as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote fails with a takedown attempt.
Cote shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bubin but Bubin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bubin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cote wants to clinch up but Bubin keeps it at a distance.
Patrick Cote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bubin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cote somewhat.
Cote shoots in but no luck this time.
Bubin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bubin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cote shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bubin eats them both and turns towards Cote to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws a head kick but Bubin moves out of range.
Bubin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bubin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bubin wants it to stay on the feet.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bubin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cote.
Cote is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote fails with the takedown
and Bubin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bubin.
Bubin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vlad Bubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vlad Bubin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cote shoots in for a double leg but Bubin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlad Bubin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bubin leaves Cote with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bubin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cote shoots in and drives through. Bubin sprawls well.
Cote moves into the clinch successfully.
Cote jumps guard but Bubin stands there with Cote around his waist. Cote gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cote escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cote throws a nice looking combination but Bubin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cote is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cote.
Cote tries to clinch but Bubin moves out of range.
Cote throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bubin's waist but Bubin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cote off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cote is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bubin's half guard.
Bubin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cote's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cote's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Vlad Bubin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bubin has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Vlad Bubin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Cote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bubin defends it nicely.
Cote fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cote is looking to clinch but Bubin is avoiding it.
Bubin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cote shoots in for a double leg but Bubin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cote shoots and misses
and Bubin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bubin is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Bubin.
I've got Bubin 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Bubin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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