PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarred Ripp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Cote looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Ripp
vs
Cote

190 cm
23
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
205 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarred Ripp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Cote!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cote looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Cote has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cote prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cote wants to get back to striking at distance but Ripp won't allow it.
Ripp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cote is defending well.

Cote has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ripp is trying to keep an underhook but Cote manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ripp trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cote controlling the pace.
Ripp tries to roll over but Cote keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripp has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cote is working away from the top position though.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ripp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ripp fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Ripp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ripp tries for a takedown but Cote circles away easily

and Cote counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ripp!
Cote wants to stand but Ripp is controlling his arm.
Ripp is trying to control Cote's posture but Cote avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cote throws an elbow but Ripp slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ripp wants to control but Cote postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Cote is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ripp has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cote trying to control the action but Ripp is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cote wants to stand but Ripp is controlling his arm.
Ripp is holding Cote down, trying to stall.
Ripp defending against the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cote trying to control the position but Ripp is working away.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ripp tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cote sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ripp somewhat.
Ripp misses with a takedown attempt - Cote sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jarred Ripp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cote gets a double leg takedown into Ripp's guard.
Cote wants to control from the top but Ripp keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cote dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ripp gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cote stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Cote has clasped his hands together around Ripp's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cote working away.
Ripp is not content to let Cote control the position.
David Cote has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ripp manages to get back to half guard.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Ripp is trying to maintain the position but Cote is very close to passing his half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ripp looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cote is fending him off so far but Ripp persists. Nope, Cote circles away and we're back to standing.
Ripp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cote as he avoids it easily.
David Cote is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ripp shoots for a takedown but Cote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Ripp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cote has managed to clinch.

Cote jumps into guard, dragging Ripp to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripp preventing the sweep.

Ripp drops back looking for a leg! Cote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cote manages to kick Ripp off! Ripp jumps back into Cote's guard.
Cote seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ripp tries to free his leg and advance position but Cote is retaining full guard.
Ripp postures up.

Ripp thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cote looking for a sweep. Not yet Cote, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ripp drops back looking for a leg! Cote is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cote manages to kick Ripp off! Ripp jumps back into Cote's guard.

Ripp is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cote is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cote has escaped and now he's on top!
Ripp being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. David Cote wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cote avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Ripp with that takedown attempt.

Cote fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ripp, pushing him back against the cage.

Cote manages to pull guard.
Ripp won't allow Cote to get back to his feet.
Cote keeping full guard, as Ripp tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cote wants to get back to his feet but Ripp is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Cote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Cote defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ripp.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripp. Ripp gets slowly back to his feet.
Cote stuffs the takedown attempt from Ripp. Ripp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jarred Ripp. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cote shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cote showed some decent athleticism there.
Cote is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cote wants to get up but he can't break Ripp's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cote trying to control but Ripp is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Cote.
Ripp will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ripp shoots for a double leg takedown but Cote sprawls well. He's pushed Ripp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cote bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cote wants to stand but Ripp is controlling his arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripp is looking for a sweep.
Cote wants to stand but Ripp has his arm trapped.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cote takes a little break here. Ripp wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jarred Ripp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Cote was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ripp fails with the takedown.

Cote gets a double leg takedown into Ripp's guard.
Cote trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cote controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by David Cote.
Ripp closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cote circles away.
Ripp doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cote counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cote.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cote takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ripp is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Cote breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ripp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cote defends it nicely.
Ripp misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
David 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Cote!