PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renato Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darion White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cotton
vs
White

206 cm
21
278 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

173 cm
23
246 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renato Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darion White!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Skip Squint and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cotton fails with an attempt to clinch.

White shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cotton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cotton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cotton keeping full guard, as White tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White is looking to work some ground and pound but Cotton has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Cotton tries to bench press White off him but White keeps the position.
Cotton seems a little lost for a moment, as White dominates the positioning.
White throwing shots but missing, from side control.

White is trying to get an arm triangle but Cotton is defending well.

White stands up and beckons Cotton to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from White.
Cotton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

White has managed to clinch.
Cotton drops down looking for an ankle pick but White pulls his leg out and moves away.

White drives through and clinches with Cotton against the cage.

White has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cotton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Cotton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Cotton defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
A bit of a pause in the action here. White controlling the positon.
White gets his hands free as Cotton looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. White controlling the positon.

White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cotton trying to control the position but White manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White trying to control.

White working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darion White dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cotton lunges at White with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by White's hand.
Some wild striking there from White.
Cotton avoids a punch combination nicely.
White fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cotton changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White fails with the takedown
and Cotton counters with a lovely straight right hand!

White fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cotton to the ground. White is now in Cotton's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotton keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotton is retaining full guard.
White is breathing heavily.
Cotton keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
White postures up.
Cotton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cotton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
White wants to control from the top but Cotton keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Cotton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cotton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
White drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cotton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Renato Cotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darion White.
Cotton lands with a cross.
White shoots and misses
and Cotton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darion White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotton stuffs the takedown attempt from White. White gets slowly back to his feet.
White throws a series of punches but Cotton moves out of range.

Cotton moves into the clinch.
White prevents Cotton from breaking the clinch.
White tries a knee to the head but Cotton blocks it.
Cotton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cotton jumps guard but White turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to break free.
Cotton controlling the action here for a moment.
Cotton tries to pull guard but White holds him up against the cage and eventually Cotton drops back down to his feet.

Cotton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cotton is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White throws a series of punches but Cotton avoids them all with ease.

White takes the fight into the clinch.
Cotton is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darion White will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

White clinches up with Cotton and pushes him back against the cage.
Cotton is trying to push White away but White has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cotton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Cotton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for White. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

White drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
White happy to just control the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - White has eaten all the pies!
Cotton is looking to improve his position but White isn't that keen on the idea.
White controlling from mount.

White goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cotton turns into him and now he's in White's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to keep a closed guard but Cotton is proving a slippery customer.
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotton wants to stand but White is controlling his posture from full guard.
Darion White has got the better of the ground game so far.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cotton.

White pushes Cotton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
White fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cotton avoids it really well and circles away.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

White closes the distance and clinches.
White has Cotton pressed against the cage, preventing Cotton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cotton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cotton tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.
White misses with some punches.
Cotton is trying to break free.

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.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cotton.
Cotton gets underhooks to prevent White's takedown attempt.
Cotton gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from White.
Renato Cotton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darion White.
Cotton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cotton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Renato Cotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darion White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got White 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darion White!
Darion White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.